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Olympus CAMEDIA C-211 Zoom Operating Instructions Manual

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C-211 ZOOM

Operating Instructions

• Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe and effective use of
your camera. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
• Spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with the
camera's various features before taking important photographs.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Printing Camera C-211 ZOOM Operating Instructions • Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe and effective use of your camera. Keep this manual handy for future reference. • Spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with the camera’s various features before taking important photographs.
  • Page 2 • No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without prior written permission from Olympus. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.

  • Page 3: Important Notices

    Model Number: C-211 ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone number: 631-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ...8 Features of the C-211 ZOOM ...18 How to Use This Manual ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ........21 Checking the Package...22 Names of Parts...23 Camera Body...23...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Viewing, Printing, and Protecting Recorded Images ......61 Getting Ready ...62 Entering PLAY mode ...62 Displaying Images Frame by Frame...63 Displaying Multiple Frames ...64...
  • Page 6 Selecting Images for DPOF Printing ...157 Selecting Whether to Print a Caption on DPOF Prints ...160 Printing with an Olympus Photo Printer ...162 Chapter 8 Customizing the Environment ... . 165 The Setup Menu...166...
  • Page 7 Chapter 9 Processing Images at Your Computer ......181 Transferring Image Data to a Computer...182 Using a SmartMedia/PC Card Adapter ...182 Using a SmartMedia/Floppy Adapter ...182 Using a USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer...183...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera. Before you use your new camera, read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 9 6 Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. 7 Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool).
  • Page 10 10 Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with an optional AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with one blade wider than the other. This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way.
  • Page 11 16 Damage Requiring Service — While using the optional AC adapter, if you notice any of the conditions described below, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) If liquid has been spilled, or any object has fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to water.
  • Page 12 DANGER 1 If you use NiMH batteries, use only Olympus NiMH batteries and the recharging unit recommended for use with these batteries. 2 Never load batteries with their +/– terminals reversed. Never force batteries into the battery compartment.
  • Page 13 WARNING 1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water. 2 To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion: • Use only batteries recommended for use with this product. •...
  • Page 14 CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
  • Page 15 7 If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center. 8 Never place anything other than a film pack into the film compartment, and be careful to keep foreign objects from entering the compartment while the compartment cover is open.

  • Page 16: Camera Care And Storage

    • This camera can use two CR-V3 lithium battery packs, four AA NiMH batteries, four AA alkaline batteries, four AA lithium batteries, or four AA NiCd batteries. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended. • Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. Using NiMH batteries is recommended.
  • Page 17 • Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could prevent them from operating. Before loading batteries, wipe the terminals with a dry, clean cloth. • Before going on a long trip, especially before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries.

  • Page 18: Features Of The C-211 Zoom

    Features of the C-211 ZOOM • With its high-resolution CCD (over 2 million pixels) and high performance lens, the C-211 ZOOM offers the best picture quality in its class. • Integrated Polaroid printer lets you make high-quality prints on-the-spot. • When making Polaroid prints, you can: Select the number of copies, include a date or time caption, print multiframe images (splits), and crop images directly at the monitor.

  • Page 19: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual This manual comprises nine chapters and an Appendix. Read the chapter descriptions below for a quick preview of what you can find in each chapter. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter lists all of the items included in the C-211 ZOOM package and identifies all of the parts on the camera.
  • Page 20 Chapter 7 Playback Techniques, Card Operations, and Digital Printing This chapter explains how to play still images automatically (“autoplay”), how to view and work with your recorded movies, and how to erase or format a SmartMedia card. It also explains how to pre-select images for printing by DPOF-compliant printers and photofinishing services, and it briefly describes methods for printing through your computer or a dedicated printer.

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter lists the items included in the C-211 ZOOM package, identifies the camera’s controls and components, and explains what you need to do before you can start shooting. Please read through this chapter before beginning to use your new camera.

  • Page 22: Checking The Package

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Checking the Package Camera Dedicated USB Polaroid 500 Film cable Video cable Static-free SmartMedia card case CD-ROM (software) Strap Four AA (R6) Lens cap alkaline batteries Operating instructions (this booklet), warranty agreement, registration card, authorized distributors list, and Quick Start Guide (English) SmartMedia instructions Two SmartMedia...

  • Page 23: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera Body Lens Self-timer lamp (p.115) Shutter release button (p.48) Card compartment cover (p.32) * The pinhole at the side of the camera is for use by qualified service persons only. Built-in flash (pp.51, 84) Print outlet (p.37) (For servicing only)* Film compartment cover (p.36)
  • Page 24 Camera Body (continued) Monitor (p.26) DIGITAL TELEPHOTO button (p.91) / PROTECT button (p.72) FOCUS button (p.81) / INFO button (p.176) FLASH MODE button (p.84) / ERASE button (p.74) MENU button (p.95) Tripod socket Monitor lid (p.47) Green lamp (p.48) / Red lamp (p.44) Mode dial (p.28) Monitor lid switch...

  • Page 25: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial (RECORD): Use this mode to take still pictures or moving images. See “The Basics” (p.41), “Taking Good Pictures” (p.77), and “Advanced Shooting Techniques” (p.111). Set the dial to this position to turn off the power. (PLAY): Use this mode to view stills or movies on the camera’s monitor or on a TV screen.

  • Page 26: Monitor

    Monitor RECORD-mode indications (when shooting still images) Digital telephoto (p.91) Quick focus (p.81) or macro (p.83) Flash mode (p.84) Processing gauge (p.50) Remaining picture count (p.45) PLAY-mode indications (when viewing still images) Battery check (p.44) Date (p.39) Time (p.39) PRINT-mode indications Remaining film count (p.55) Battery check (p.44)

  • Page 27: Attaching The Strap And The Lens Cap

    • Leave the lens cap attached when carrying the camera. • Be sure to attach the strap correctly, as shown above. The camera may fall from the strap if the attachment is incorrect. Olympus assumes no responsibility for damage caused by improper attachment.

  • Page 28: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries The camera accepts four AA (R6) batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or NiCD) or two CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Four AA (R6) alkaline batteries are included with the camera. Do not mix different types of batteries, never use manganese batteries, and always be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.
  • Page 29 • Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries. • Note that CR-V3 battery packs are not rechargeable. • We recommend that you use CR-V3 battery packs or Olympus-brand NiMH-type AA batteries. It is best to avoid alkaline batteries, as performance is unreliable (especially at low temperatures).
  • Page 30 WARNING • Do not use a battery if any part of its outer insulation is peeled off, or if there is a split along the seam. These batteries may leak, overheat, or explode. Store-bought batteries may occasionally be defective, with all or part of the seal peeled off. Check batteries before loading, and do not use them if they appear defective.

  • Page 31: Using An (Optional) Ac Adapter

    Olympus is not liable for damages that result from use of other adapters. • Never pull on the cord to unplug the adapter. Hold the adapter body and pull firmly to unplug.

  • Page 32: Inserting The Smartmedia Card

    OFF position. Open the card compartment cover. Insert the card as shown in the illustration. Use Olympus cards or generic 3V (3.3V) cards only. Never use 5V cards. If you are using a generic 3V (3.3V) card, we recommend that you format the card in the camera before taking pictures.
  • Page 33 CAUTION • Cutting off power to the SmartMedia card while processing is in progress may permanently destroy the image data stored in the card. To keep your data safe, always set the mode dial to OFF and be sure that the monitor and lamp have gone off before opening the card compartment, removing the batteries, or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 34: Loading A Film Pack

    Loading a Film Pack The camera accepts only 10-sheet packs of Polaroid 500 Film (2-7/8" 2-1/4" image size). Please do not try to load any other type of film into the camera. The camera package includes one pack of film, so you can get started right away—just load the film as described below.
  • Page 35 (even if the box instructions suggest that you do this). • Never reuse a film pack after taking it out of the camera, even if there is film remaining. Olympus assumes no liability for mechanical failure or print problems caused by reloading of a film pack.
  • Page 36 Be sure that the mode dial is set to the OFF. Raise the film compartment latch. • The compartment cover opens. • The latch is purposely designed to be somewhat tight so as to prevent accidental opening of the compartment. Hold the film pack at the thick end, with the embossed arrows pointing into the compartment (with the soft cover side...
  • Page 37 Monitor (Eject the film cover screen) EJECT THE FILM COVER EJECT CANCEL ENTER Loading a Film Pack (continued) Set the mode dial to PRINT ( • The monitor displays the screen shown at left (with the EJECT line selected). • New film packs include a light-blocking cover sheet.
  • Page 38 Film pack This camera uses Polaroid 500 Film only. You can purchase film packs at camera stores and at many other convenient locations. The package appearance is subject to change without notice. CAUTION • Do not reopen the film compartment until you have used up all of the film. You can see how much film is left by switching into PRINT mode and checking the remaining film count on the monitor (see page 55).

  • Page 39: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The camera records the time and date together with each picture that you take. Be sure that the time and date settings are correct before taking pictures. You can adjust the settings as follows. Monitor (Setup menu) 2 / 2 1 .
  • Page 40 1. 1. ’00 0 : 00 BACK MENU button To quit the date-and-time screen without registering your changes … Press the MENU button ( You’re now ready to take some pictures. Turn to Chapter 2 for instructions. If you wish to stop for a while, you can switch off the camera by turning the mode dial to OFF.

  • Page 41: Chapter 2 The Basics

    The Basics The fastest way to learn is by doing. This chapter takes you through an introductory session where you learn how to turn the power on, shoot some stills, view them, print them, and then turn the power back off. Please go through these procedures one by one with camera in hand.

  • Page 42: Entering Record Mode

    Chapter 2 The Basics Entering RECORD Mode Monitor Battery check Recording mode Remaining picture count Processing gauge If the camera is sleeping... Under factory settings, the camera automatically enters sleep state and the monitor goes dark if you do not touch any of the buttons for 30 seconds. You can restore full power by lightly touching the shutter release button or moving the zoom lever.

  • Page 43: Reading The Monitor

    Reading the Monitor Is a SmartMedia Card Loaded? The camera begins by checking that a StartMedia card is inserted. If you have forgotten to insert a card, or if there is a problem with the card currently in place, the monitor displays the NO CARD message.

  • Page 44: Are Batteries Still Good

    Are Batteries Still Good? When you first enter RECORD mode, the monitor displays a battery check icon. The icon automatically goes off after a few seconds. If green Batteries are good. You are ready to take pictures. If blinking red Batteries are low and should be replaced.

  • Page 45: Does The Card Have Enough Room For More Pictures

    Does the Card Have Enough Room for More Pictures? When the camera is in RECORD mode, the monitor displays a remaining picture count. This count tells you how many more pictures you can store into your current SmartMedia card. Monitor Remaining picture count Approximate storable still images Recording mode...

  • Page 46: How To Hold The Camera

    How to Hold the Camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands, one at each side. If shooting a portrait shot, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Horizontal (landscape) shot Note that the shot matches the orientation of the monitor, NOT the shape of the camera.

  • Page 47: Enhancing The Monitor Brightness

    Enhancing the Monitor Brightness If using the camera in bright surroundings, you can enhance the brightness of the monitor by opening the monitor lid. The open lid allows ambient light into the monitor area, increasing the brightness. Monitor lid When it gets dark... In dark environments the monitor will be harder to see if the lid is left open.

  • Page 48: Taking A Still Image

    Taking a Still Image Adjust the Focus Monitor Autofocus target mark Half- press Shutter release button Position the camera as necessary to compose the picture, using the monitor as your viewfinder. Half-press the shutter release button, wait for the green lamp to come on solid, and then continue to hold at half-press until ready to shoot.
  • Page 49 You’re now ready to take the picture. Keep the shutter release button half-pressed, and go on to the next page. NOTE • You can check the composition of finished shots by playing the images back on the monitor, but for detailed checking of the focus and exposure you should display the images on your TV or copy them to your computer (pp.70, 182).

  • Page 50: Shoot The Picture (Full-Press)

    Shoot the Picture Shutter release button Full-press Monitor Processing gauge Full-press the shutter release button. (Go from half-press to full-press.) Press the button gently. Pressing forcefully or jerkily may cause the camera to move, spoiling the picture. • The camera issues a double beep to indicate that it has successfully taken the picture.
  • Page 51 If using the flash... Under default settings, the camera automatically fires the flash if you are shooting in low light. If you think the flash will fire, keep the distance between the camera and your subject within the flash’s working range. The standard range is 8 inches to 13 feet, although this changes if you use the zoom lever (see page 52).

  • Page 52: Zooming In And Out (Optical Zoom)

    Zooming In and Out You can zoom in and out using the zoom lever. Monitor Flash working range The flash’s working range changes when you use optical zoom, as follows. • Range at full zoom out (lever all the way to W): 8 inches to 13 feet •...

  • Page 53: Checking Your Completed Stills

    Checking Your Completed Stills Now let’s view your completed stills on the monitor. Set the mode dial to PLAY ( • The camera enters PLAY mode. Wait a few seconds for the monitor to display the last image that you took. •...

  • Page 54: Turning The Camera Off

    Turning the Camera Off NOTE • If the camera is writing to the card when you turn the dial to OFF, the lamp may continue blinking for a few moments. • After confirming that the lamp has gone off, you can safely proceed to replace batteries or disconnect the AC adapter.

  • Page 55: Printing Stills On Instant Film

    Printing Stills on Instant Film Now select one of the stills that you like, and print it out. Monitor (Print-mode screen) 10 REMAIN Remaining film count Monitor (Confirmation screen) PRINT CANCEL Set the mode dial to PRINT ( • The camera enters PRINT mode. The PRINT-mode screen appears, and the monitor displays the last image that you took.
  • Page 56 Light-tight covering The illustrations below show how the camera prints the image displayed on the monitor. Note that the print shows slightly less area than the image on the monitor. Print Monitor A coiled covering is installed in the print outlet to block entry of light.
  • Page 57 CAUTION • Avoid printing under direct sunlight. Strong sunlight may impair the print quality. • Don’t shake or knock the camera while the green lamp is blinking. Sudden camera movement may degrade the quality of the print. • Be careful not to block the print outlet, and don’t touch the emerging film until it has stopped moving and the motor is no longer audible.

  • Page 58: For Good-Quality Prints

    For Good-Quality Prints Camera orientation Right • When making prints, stand the camera upright or lay it lens-side down (monitor-side up) on a stable, vibration-free surface. Don’t rest the camera with the lens pointing up, as this may cause the ejected film to warp and may also result in overlapped ejection and streaking.

  • Page 59: Removing An Empty Film Pack

    Removing an Empty Film Pack When the remaining film count (p.45) falls to 0 and you are ready to remove or replace the pack, follow the steps below. WARNING • Do not tear, cut, or otherwise rupture finished prints or unused film. The film contains sealed-in emulsion that may leak out and cause alkaline burns.

  • Page 61: Recorded Images

    Viewing, Printing, and Protecting Recorded Images This chapter explains how to view images on the monitor or on a TV, how to display images full size and in 4-frame and 9-frame indexes, how to enlarge and crop images, and how to print the image on the display directly to Polaroid film.

  • Page 62: Getting Ready

    Chapter 3 Viewing, Printing, and Protecting Recorded Images Getting Ready Entering PLAY Mode If the camera is sleeping... Under factory settings, the camera automatically enters sleep state and the monitor goes dark if you do not touch any of the buttons for 30 seconds while the camera is running on batteries only.

  • Page 63: Displaying Images Frame By Frame

    Displaying Images Frame by Frame The camera can display images one frame at a time (full-size display) or multiple frames at a time (index display). When you first enter PLAY mode, the monitor displays images one frame a time. (Recording mode) (Movie) (Protect) (Print select mark)

  • Page 64: Displaying Multiple Frames

    Displaying Multiple Frames This feature displays an index of 4 or 9 consecutive images from the card. This is useful when you want to look through the images stored on the card, or when you want to search for a particular image. Set the mode dial to PLAY ( •...
  • Page 65 Four-frame index Selected frame Printing from an index You can print a selected image directly from the index. Select the image as described in Step 4 above, then turn the mode dial to PRINT ( ) once to display the print confirmation screen, and then again to execute the print. CAUTION •...

  • Page 66: Enlarging An Image

    Enlarging an Image Enlarging an Image on the Display Enlargement rate Set the mode dial to PLAY ( • The camera enters PLAY mode, and the monitor displays the last image that you took. Use the arrow pad to select the image that you want to enlarge.
  • Page 67 Printing You can make a print of the image area shown on the monitor. Turn the mode dial to PRINT ( ), then press the PRINT button ( screen, and then again to execute the print. CAUTION • When printing, observe the cautions indicated under “Printing Stills on Instant Film” (p.55).

  • Page 68: Printing A Selected Area Of An Image (Cropping And Printing)

    Printing a Selected Area of an Image A special PRINT-mode feature lets you select a specific part of the image for printing. The camera enlarges the selected area and prints it out full size. Enlargement rate 10 REMAIN Set the mode dial to PRINT ( •...
  • Page 69 CAUTION • Refer to “Printing Stills on Instant Film” (p.55) for precautions you need to keep in mind when printing to instant film. HELP • If the shot was taken using a low-quality recording mode (p.121), the printed enlargement may be unclear. It is recommended that you use this print feature only with images shot in HQ mode or higher.

  • Page 70: Displaying Images On A Tv Screen

    Displaying Images on a TV Screen You can connect the camera to a TV set and view images in large size on the TV screen. Make the connection using the video cable included with the camera. Be sure the TV is off, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to OFF.
  • Page 71 HELP • The monitor automatically shuts off when you connect the camera to a TV. • Depending on how your TV is adjusted, the picture may appear somewhat off-center on the TV screen. This does not indicate a problem with the camera. •...

  • Page 72: Protecting Images From Accidental Erasure (Image Protection)

    Protecting Images from Accidental Erasure (Image Protection) The image-protect feature lets you protect selected images on the SmartMedia card from accidental erasure. Images that are protected cannot be erased by the camera’s “Erase Frame” and “Erase Card” functions (see pages 74 and 151). Protection settings are stored in the card itself, and are not lost when you switch off the camera.
  • Page 73 CAUTION • Formatting a card will erase all images on the card, regardless of the protect settings. HELP • This feature does not operate if your card has a write-protect seal on it. The write- protect seal unconditionally protects all images from erasure.

  • Page 74: Erasing A Selected Image ("Erase Frame")

    Erasing a Selected Image Erasing images you don’t need increases the space available on the card. You cannot erase an image if its image protection is set ON, or if the card itself is protected by a write-protect seal. To erase a protected image, you must first switch the protection off.
  • Page 75 CAUTION • Do not open the card compartment cover or cut off the power supply (remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter) while erasure is in progress, as this may destroy image data stored on the card. HELP • It is normal for erasure to take a bit longer if you have selected one or more of the images on the card for DPOF printing (p.157).

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Taking Good Pictures

    Taking Good Pictures This chapter explains how to focus, how to use the flash, and how to take advantage of the various other features designed to improve your shooting results. Learn about these features now, so that you will be able to respond quickly when the opportunity arises.

  • Page 78: About Focusing

    Chapter 4 Taking Good Pictures About Focusing Hard-To-Focus Subjects The camera automatically focuses your shots for you. In most cases you’ll get great focus simply by centering the subject on the monitor and then half-pressing the shutter release button. In certain situations, however, autofocus may not produce optimal results. With subjects such as shown in diagrams 1 to 3 below, the camera may not be able to focus at all: the green lamp will blink and the camera will not shoot.
  • Page 79 One way to handle these situations is to focus on some other object the same distance as the subject that you want to take, engage the focus lock (see next section), then turn the camera back to the desired scene and take the shot. Another solution is to fix the focus at 8 feet (close) or at (distant) using the “quick focus”...

  • Page 80: Special Focusing Techniques

    Special Focusing Techniques Focus Lock (for Off-Center Subjects) When you use autofocus, the camera automatically focuses on whatever appears within the autofocus target mark at the center of the monitor. If you wish to automatically focus on a subject that is off center, use the camera’s focus lock. Monitor Shutter release button...

  • Page 81: Using Fixed Focus (Quick Focus)

    Using Fixed Focus Use quick focus when you are not able to get the desired results with autofocus. This feature disables autofocusing and lets you set the focus to either close (8 feet) or distant ( ). Quick focus focusing ranges Wide angle (zoomed out) Telephoto...
  • Page 82 To change the focus type, press the FOCUS button as necessary. Each press switches you to a different setting, as shown in the table. Note that you can only change the focus type while the camera is in RECORD mode (while the mode dial is set to For fixed focus, select either close (2.5m/8ft) or distant ( ).

  • Page 83: Taking Shots Close Up (Macro Mode)

    Taking Shots Close Up Use macro mode for shooting subjects close to the camera. This mode lets you move in quite close, so that even a small subject will fill the frame. When using macro, you should maintain a distance of 8 to 31 inches from the subject. While it is possible to take macro shots from any distance, images taken at less than 8 inches or farther than 31 inches are likely to be out of focus or poorly exposed.

  • Page 84: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Flash Modes The C-211 ZOOM offers a choice of five flash modes. Select the mode that best matches the conditions you are working under. When you first switch the camera on, the camera automatically sets the mode to auto flash (or to red-eye reduction, if previously selected).
  • Page 85 Flash Mode Mark Auto flash (no mark) Red-eye reduction Off (override) Fill-in Slow sync SLOW Red-eye reduction SLOW + slow sync HELP • The green lamp will blink rapidly if the flash is currently charging. Take your finger off the shutter release button and wait for the blink rate to slow down (or for the lamp to go off), indicating that the camera is ready to shoot.

  • Page 86: Auto Flash

    Auto Flash The flash fires automatically if ambient light is low or if the background is brighter than the subject. Monitor If your subject is significantly darker than the background (if there is a strong backlight), hold the camera so that the subject is at the center, inside of the autofocus target mark.

  • Page 87: Flash Off (Flash Override)

    Flash Off (Flash Override) This setting turns the flash off. The flash will not fire, regardless of the light conditions. Monitor Use this mode when you do not want the flash to fire under any circumstances. This mode is useful when you are taking pictures in a museum (where flash is not allowed) or when trying to get certain types of night shots.

  • Page 88: Slow Sync ( Slow )

    Slow Sync This mode is useful when shooting night scenes. Monitor When you use slow sync in a dark environment, the flash fires at the start of the exposure, and the shutter then continues to remain open for an extended interval that may last as long as 1/2 second.

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Exposure (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Exposure The camera sets the exposure automatically according to the brightness level throughout the image area. This works fine if your subject is approximately as bright as the surroundings. But if your subject is much lighter (or darker) than the surroundings, the subject will come out looking too light (or too dark).
  • Page 90 HELP • When you change the setting, the brightness of the view on the monitor will also change. In some cases you may find that the monitor image becomes difficult to read. After taking the image, you may want to replay it and check the results. •...

  • Page 91: Digital Telephoto Zoom (Enhanced Zoom)

    Digital Telephoto Zoom You can use the digital telephoto feature to double the size of the image. Combining this with optical zoom (p.52) gives you a maximum zoom of 6X. Note that use of digital telephoto may sometimes reduce the quality of the image. Monitor 2.0x Digital telephoto...

  • Page 93: Chapter 5 Special Features For Polaroid Printing

    Special Features for Polaroid Printing The C-211 ZOOM offers a variety of special features that you can use when printing to Polaroid film. You can print multiple copies, set up a caption (date, time, or filename), create split prints, and print frames from movies. You control these features using the camera’s PRINT menu.

  • Page 94: The Print Menu

    Chapter 5 Special Features for Polaroid Printing The Print Menu Use the Print menu to set up for printing to instant film. You can select whether to include a date, time, or filename on the print, and you can set the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 95: Using The Print Menu

    Using the Print menu This section explains the general procedure for using the Print menu. For details about the available settings, refer to the explanations provided later in this chapter. CHANGE DATE TIME FILENAME NEXT BACK To close the Print menu... Press the MENU button instead of the OK button.

  • Page 96: Including The Date, Time, Or Filename On The Print

    Including the Date, Time, or Filename on the Print This feature lets you select whether to include a date, time, or filename caption directly on your Polaroid prints. You can use this feature in two different ways. • You can set the caption for one print only. In this case, the setting applies only to the next printout of the currently displayed image, and you are also free to set the caption location.

  • Page 97: Changing The Caption Type Or Position For One Print Only

    Changing the Caption Type or Position for One Print Only If you wish to change the caption setting for the next print only, or if you want to print the caption at a position other than lower right, proceed as follows. 2–5 Caption selection screen DATE...
  • Page 98 To cancel the printing... You can cancel at Step 5 above by pressing (to select CANCEL) and then pressing the OK button. This will return you to the preceding screen. CAUTION • Refer to “Printing Stills on Instant Film” (p.55) for precautions you need to keep in mind when printing to instant film.

  • Page 99: Changing The Default Caption Type

    Including the Date, Time, or Filename on the Print (continued) Changing the Default Caption Type Use the following procedure to select the default caption type. The caption type you set here will be used by default for subsequent prints—although you are free to make one- time changes as described on page 97.

  • Page 100: Printing Multiple Copies

    Printing Multiple Copies Use this feature if you want to print out more than one copy of a selected image. Before opening the Print menu, display the image you wish to print on the monitor. For details about how to use the Print menu, see “Using the Print menu”...

  • Page 101: Setting The Number Of Copies

    Setting the number of copies To cancel printing... You can cancel at Step 1 by pressing the MENU button. Once printing has started, you can cancel printing of subsequent copies by repositioning the mode dial. CAUTION • Refer to “Printing Stills on Instant Film” (p.55) for precautions you need to keep in mind when printing to instant film.

  • Page 102: Making A Split Print

    Making a Split Print This feature lets you print a grid of 4 or 9 selected images on a single instant print. For details about how to use the Print menu, see “Using the print menu” on page 95. Select from menu... ENTER Select the operation...
  • Page 103 (If selecting using full-frame view:) Selected image count / Split size SEL OK (If selecting using 9-frame view:) Selected image count / Split size SEL OK Now use the arrow pad to move through the card images to select an image that you wish to include in the print.
  • Page 104 To cancel setup… You can cancel setup at Step 3 by pressing the MENU button ( button. This will cancel all selections and return you to the initial split-selection screen. CAUTION • Refer to “Printing Stills on Instant Film” (p.55) for precautions you need to keep in mind when printing to instant film.

  • Page 105: Printing A Movie Frame (1-Frame Print)

    Printing a Movie Frame This feature lets you select and print one or more frames from a movie (one frame per print). Before opening the Print menu, you must select the movie by displaying its first frame on the monitor. (The feature works only if you already see the monitor.) Note that if you wish to print only the first frame of the movie, you can print it as an ordinary still (see page 55).
  • Page 106 Selecting and printing the frame When you select 1-FRAME PRINT and press the OK button, the camera begins to play back the movie. (You may need to wait a few moments for playback to begin.) PRINT To cancel... You can cancel by pressing the MENU button ( INDEX selection screen.

  • Page 107: Printing A Movie Index (Index Print)

    Printing a Movie Index This feature lets you create and print a 4-frame or 9-frame index of a movie stored on the card. Before opening the Print menu, you must select the movie by displaying its first frame on the monitor. (The feature works only if you already see the the monitor.) The camera also provides a separate PLAY-mode function that allows you to create a movie index on the screen and save the result as a still image on the card.
  • Page 108 Creating and printing an index of a movie When you select INDEX PRINT and press the OK button, the monitor displays an initial index screen. Selecting the first frame PRINT Selecting the final frame PRINT Select whether to create a 4-frame or a 9-frame index.
  • Page 109 To cancel... You can cancel by pressing the MENU button ( This returns you to the Print menu. CAUTION • Refer to “Printing Stills on Instant Film” (p.55) for precautions you need to keep in mind when printing to instant film. Printing a Movie Index (continued) Press the OK button again.

  • Page 111: Chapter 6 Advanced Shooting Techniques

    Advanced Shooting Techniques Your C-211 ZOOM can shoot movies as well as stills, and offers a host of versatile shooting features. You can change the recording quality (and the card’s image capacity), adjust the light-metering and white-balance methods, set up a self-timer, and more. All of these features are accessed through the Shooting menu.

  • Page 112: The Shooting Menu

    Chapter 6 Advanced Shooting Techniques The Shooting Menu Use this menu to access the camera’s advanced shooting controls. You must also access this menu if you wish to shoot movies instead of stills. The table below shows the features available from this menu. For details about how to use the menu, see the next page.

  • Page 113: Using The Shooting Menu

    Using the Shooting menu This section explains the general procedure for using the Shooting menu. For details about the available settings, refer to the explanations provided later in this chapter. 3 4 5 AUTO CHANGE Menu pointer AUTO BACK CHANGE Set the mode dial to RECORD ( •...
  • Page 114 To close the menu without entering your new setting... Pressing the OK button at Step 6 will register your new setting. If you wish to cancel, you can do so at any time up to Step 6 by pressing the MENU button ( What happens to settings at power-off? Some RECORD-mode settings are lost when you turn the camera off, while others are retained.

  • Page 115: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer If you set the self-timer ON, the camera waits 12 seconds (starting from the time you full-press the shutter release button) before taking the picture. This gives you time to position yourself in the shot. This feature is great for taking group shots, since it allows you to include yourself in the group.
  • Page 116 Using the self-timer Self-timer lamp To cancel a self-timed shot... You have 10 seconds to change your mind and cancel the shot after pressing the shutter release button. To cancel, simply press the MENU button. You cannot cancel the shot after the self-timer lamp starts blinking. NOTE •...

  • Page 117: Light Metering: Esp Or Spot

    Light Metering: ESP or SPOT Under default settings, the camera uses center-weighted metering (“digital ESP metering”) to determine the exposure. If the background is much brighter than your subject, however, results with ESP metering will be too dark (underexposed), since ESP metering considers light levels throughout the entire image area.
  • Page 118 This setting is lost at power-off. The setting always resets to ESP when you turn the camera on. How to shoot when using spot metering... Monitor Light Metering: ESP or SPOT (continued) Aim the camera so that the area you wish to expose for is at the center of the monitor (inside the autofocus target mark).

  • Page 119: Sequence Shooting

    Sequence Shooting This feature lets you take a sequence of up to 45 shots simply by holding down the shutter release button. Sequence shooting is intended for use with rapidly moving subjects. You can take a quick series of shots, then keep the ones you like and erase the others.
  • Page 120 Indication on monitor... This setting is lost when you change the mode. The setting always resets to SINGLE when you turn the mode dial back to RECORD mode. Sequence shooting and recording mode... The highest recording mode that the camera can use for sequential shots is HQ. If you set the recording mode to SHQ or SHQ-TIFF, the camera automatically drops down to HQ when you enable SEQUENCE shooting, then returns to the SHQ (or SHQ-TIFF) when you go back to SINGLE shooting.

  • Page 121: Recording Mode (Quality Vs. Capacity)

    Recording Mode The C-211 ZOOM offers you a choice of five different recording qualities. Of course there is a tradeoff: as you increase the quality (the resolution), you also decrease the number of images that you can fit into the card. In many cases you may wish to choose a somewhat lower quality so that you can take more shots on a single card.
  • Page 122 Setting Quality* High SHQ-TIFF SQ-HIGH * The factory setting is HQ. † Although high-quality images do not appear larger on the monitor, they do appear larger when displayed on a computer screen. Indication on monitor... This is a permanent setting. This setting remains in effect until you change it.
  • Page 123 NOTE • Since Polaroid prints are relatively small, the quality of the print is not significantly affected by the recording mode. If you are planning to enlarge the image before printing, however, you should set the quality to HQ or above. (For information about making enlarged prints, see pages 67 to 69.) Recording Mode (continued)

  • Page 124: White Balance (Adjusting The Tone)

    White Balance Under default settings, the C-211 ZOOM uses automatic white balancing to get the right color tone for the subject. Under some lighting conditions, however, automatic balancing may not provide optimal results. If color tone is not appropriate, try changing the white balance to match the current light conditions.
  • Page 125 Indication on monitor... This setting is lost at power-off. The setting always resets to AUTO when you turn the camera on. WB mark appears if the setting is anything other than AUTO.

  • Page 126: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Your C-211 ZOOM can also take movies. Take advantage of this feature to capture your subjects in motion. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the shooting menu” on page 113. Select from menu... AUTO ENTER Make the setting...
  • Page 127 How to shoot a movie Monitor (After shooting has automatically stopped) Green lamp Remaining second count Processing gauge To cancel movie operation... Press the MENU button ( feature and returns you to the Shooting menu), or turn the mode dial to a different position and then back again.

  • Page 128: Shooting Hints

    Movie shooting speed, length, and image size • The camera shoots movies at 15 frames per second. • The camera can continue to shoot a movie for up to about 15 seconds, provided that there is sufficient free space on the card. •...

  • Page 129: Photographing Text On A White Or Black Writing Board (Whiteboard/Blackboard)

    Photographing Text on a White or Black Writing Board When attending a lecture or conference or studying in a classroom, you may wish to use your C-211 ZOOM to take a snapshot of text that has been written on a white or black display board.
  • Page 130 Photographing Text on a White or Black Writing Board (continued) Indication on monitor... WHITEBOARD image BLACKBOARD image To cancel WHITEBOARD/BLACKBOARD... Press the MENU button ( or turn the mode dial to a different position and then back again to return to normal still-image shooting.

  • Page 131: Taking Panoramas

    Taking Panoramas Standard Olympus-brand SmartMedia cards include built-in panorama capability that make it easy to create great panorama shots. To use this feature, you first take the shots you want to use in the panorama, moving the camera so that consecutive shots slightly overlap.
  • Page 132 Taking a panorama... When you select and press the OK button, the camera displays the panorama shooting screen. The screen includes two rectangles along the side, and an arrow showing the direction for connecting the panorama. Panorama shooting screen Rectangle Direction for connecting the panorama.
  • Page 133 If connecting to the right: Shift the camera so that the right edge of the previous shot becomes the left edge of the next shot. (If you shift the camera in the wrong direction, you will not be able to stitch the panorama.) Panorama mode is automatically cancelled when you change the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 134: External Flash

    External Flash Select this feature when you wish to use the C-211 ZOOM together with a commercially available external flash setup. For the external flash, you can use either an integrated slave flash unit (flash with built-in slave circuitry) or else a standard flash connected to a separately purchased slave unit.
  • Page 135 Setting up • For information about how to connect a slave unit to an external flash, refer to the instructions included with the slave unit. • Please set the external flash unit to self-adjustment mode, and set the unit’s ISO to 100.

  • Page 137: Chapter 7 Playback Techniques, Card Operations, And Digital Printing

    The camera’s digital-print support lets you pre- select images for subsequent printing at a photofinishing service or through a DPOF- compliant printer. You can also print images through your computer or with an Olympus Photo Printer. For information, jump to page 155, “Different Ways to Print.”...

  • Page 138: The Playback Menu

    Chapter 7 Playback Techniques, Card Operations, and Digital Printing The Playback Menu You use this menu to control a variety of playback and utility features. The available operations depend on whether you are displaying a still or a movie frame at the time that you open the menu.

  • Page 139: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu This section explains the general procedure for using the Playback menu. For details about the available settings, refer to the explanations provided later in this chapter. For information about how to select an image on the screen (before opening this menu) see page 55 and 56.

  • Page 140: Autoplay

    Autoplay This feature automatically cycles through the card’s recorded stills one after another, in the same order that they were taken. This is a convenient way to quickly review all of the stills in the card. You can start autoplay only when you are displaying a shot that was recorded as a still image.

  • Page 141: Playing A Movie

    Playing a Movie This feature plays back a movie. Before using this feature, you must first select the movie by displaying its first frame on the monitor. (The feature works only if you already see the mark on the monitor.) For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Playback menu”...
  • Page 142 Pausing, relocating, and restarting... Once the movie has started playing, you can pause it at any time by pressing the OK button. While the movie is paused, you can move to a different location using the arrow pad. : Jump back to the beginning of the movie.

  • Page 143: Displaying An Index Summary Of The Movie

    Displaying an Index Summary of the Movie This feature lets you view an index of a movie, so that you can quickly check the movie’s contents. You can view either a 4-frame or a 9-frame index. The index shows the movie’s first frame, several intermediate frames, and the final frame. Before using this feature, you must first select the movie by displaying its first frame on the monitor.
  • Page 144 Index display The index gives you a quick summary of the movie. Viewing from left to right and top to bottom, you see the movie’s first frame, several intermediate frames, and the final frame. You can use the zoom lever to toggle between a 4-frame index and 9-frame index.

  • Page 145: Editing (Trimming) A Movie (Movie Edit)

    Editing (Trimming) a Movie When shooting a movie (p.126), it’s best to start shooting slightly before the desired action begins and then to continue shooting until slightly after the action ends. This ensures that you don’t miss any of the action, but it also means that you end up with unneeded frames at the beginning and the end.
  • Page 146 How to trim the movie TOP SEL. END SEL. MOVIE EDIT NEW CREATE OVERWRITE CANCEL ENTER Select the frame that you wish to use as the first frame of the movie. : Move forward one frame. : Move back one frame. : Jump back to the beginning of the movie.
  • Page 147 Editing (Trimming) a Movie (continued) CAUTION • This feature may not work with movies that you have taken with a different camera.

  • Page 148: Creating And Saving A Movie Index (Index Create)

    Creating and Saving a Movie Index (INDEX CREATE) Use this feature when you wish to create your own index of a movie and save the result as still. This is useful if you wish to transfer the index for viewing on your computer.
  • Page 149 How to create and save an index... 2 4 6 3 5 6 TOP SEL. END SEL. Select whether to create a 4-frame or a 9-frame index. (The initial setting is for 4 frames.) To create a 9-frame index: Push the zoom lever to W ( To create a 4-frame index: Push the zoom lever to T ( •...
  • Page 150 INDEX CREATE BACK ENTER ENTER Size of the saved index... The camera saves the index as a 1024 768-pixel image. Creating and Saving a Movie Index (continued) Press the OK button again. • The camera registers the selection, and adjusts the intermediate frames accordingly. Select YES, and then press OK to save the result as a still.

  • Page 151: Erasing The Card

    Erasing the Card You can use this feature to erase all unprotected images from the SmartMedia card. This feature does not erase images that you have protected. For details about how to use the menu, see “Using the Playback menu” on page 139. Be careful! •...
  • Page 152 Confirmation screen If you’re sure you wish to erase the card, select YES and then press the OK button. If you decide that you really don’t want to erase the card at this time, select NO and then press OK. ENTER CAUTION •...

  • Page 153: Formatting A Card

    Formatting a Card For best results, it is recommended that you use preformatted Olympus-brand SmartMedia cards with your C-211 ZOOM. You can use these cards immediately and there is no need to reformat them. If your card is from another manufacturer, however, or if you have previously formatted or recorded to the card with another device, then you may wish to reformat the card in the camera to ensure optimal performance.
  • Page 154 Select the operation... ENTER BACK Confirmation screen If you’re sure you wish to format the card, select YES and then press the OK button. If you decide that you really don’t want to format the card at this time, select NO and then press OK.

  • Page 155: Different Ways To Print

    You can also print directly from a DPOF-compliant printer. Using an Olympus photo printer (sold separately) Just insert the card into the printer’s card slot, and you’re ready to begin printing. You can control the print operation using the controls on the printer.
  • Page 156 • Digital-print selections and caption settings are not effective when printing to a printer (such as the Olympus P-300) that connects directly to the camera. • Some printers and finishing services may not provide support for certain digital-print settings.

  • Page 157: Selecting Images For Dpof Printing

    Selecting Images for DPOF Printing If you are planning to use a photofinishing service or DPOF-capable printer to make your prints, you can use the camera’s digital-print feature to enter your print selections directly on the card. After making your selections, you can drop the card off at a photofinishing service, or load into a DPOF-capable printer, and only the images that you selected will be printed.
  • Page 158 Print select mark If you are selecting one frame at a time, you may use the zoom lever to change the view to a 4-image or 9-image index so that you can more easily search for the images you wish to select. Move lever to W ( •...
  • Page 159 Selecting Images for DPOF Printing (continued) To cancel... At Step 3, you can cancel by pressing the PRINT button ( ) instead of the OK button. You can also cancel at any time by turning the mode dial. But note that settings you make at Step 6 are immediately effective.

  • Page 160: Selecting Whether To Print A Caption On Dpof Prints

    Selecting Whether to Print a Caption on DPOF Prints Use this feature to choose whether to include a caption on images that you select for digital printing on a DPOF printer or through a photofinishing service. The caption will be printed on all selected images. Digital-print caption menu DATE TIME...
  • Page 161 • The setting you make here applies to all images on the card that have been selected for printing. (If you change the setting, the change will apply to all selected images.) • This digital-print caption setting is not effective when printing to an Olympus P-330 or P-330N printer. Use the printer’s built-in functions instead.

  • Page 162: Printing With An Olympus Photo Printer

    The separately sold P-400 and P-330N Olympus printers are designed specifically for Olympus digital cameras. Just load the card into the printer, then use the printer’s buttons to select and manage printing. For more information, refer to the printer’s user documentation.
  • Page 163 CAUTION • The card should be loaded directly into the printer. While it is possible to print from the camera through the VIDEO OUT jack, printer performance will be suboptimal. The printer cannot connect to the camera’s USB connector. NOTE •...

  • Page 165: Chapter 8 Customizing The Environment

    Customizing the Environment The camera includes a variety of customization settings that you can use to set up the working environment. You can use these, for example, to adjust the monitor brightness, to enable or disable warnings beeps, and to switch indicator icons on and off.

  • Page 166: The Setup Menu

    Chapter 8 Customizing the Environment The Setup Menu Use this menu to customize the working environment. The following table summarizes the settings and operations available from this menu. Feature Monitor Brightness Adjust the brightness of the monitor display. ) Select whether to display or suppress RECORD-mode Marker Display ( indicator marks on the monitor.

  • Page 167: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup menu This section explains the general procedure for using the Setup menu. For details about the available settings, refer to the explanations provided later in this chapter. 2 3 4 1 / 2 NAME RESET FILE CHANGE Menu pointer First of 2 pages.
  • Page 168 The Setup Menu (continued) To close the menu without entering your new setting... Pressing the OK button at Step 5 will register your new setting. If you wish to cancel, you can do so at any time prior to Step 5 by pressing the MENU button (...

  • Page 169: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness

    Adjusting the Monitor Brightness Use this feature when you wish to adjust the brightness of the monitor. For details about how to use the Setup menu, see “Using the Setup menu” on page 167. Select from menu... 1 / 2 NAME RESET FILE CHANGE...

  • Page 170: Record-Mode Marker Display

    RECORD-Mode Marker Display By default, RECORD-mode screens show indicator marks identifying all shooting settings that you have changed from their original values. If you prefer not to see these marks, you can use this feature to switch them off. For details about how to use the Setup menu, see “Using the Setup menu”...

  • Page 171: Rec View (Monitor Power Save)

    REC View (Monitor Power Save) After you take a shot, the camera requires a certain interval of time before it is ready to take the next shot. Under the factory setting, the monitor continues to display an image during this interval. To conserve battery power, however, you may wish to change the setting so that the monitor goes dark after you snap the picture, and remains dark until the camera is ready to shoot again.

  • Page 172: Adjusting The Beep Volume

    Adjusting the Beep Volume The camera is initially set to sound a beep alarm to call your attention to various warning conditions. In certain environments, such as when shooting weddings or taking wildlife shots, the alarm may be distracting—and so you may wish to switch it off. In noisy environments, on the other hand, you may wish set the beep volume higher.

  • Page 173: Assigning File Names To Images

    Assigning File Names to Images When you shoot an image, the camera writes the result into the card as an image file. The camera automatically assigns a name to the file when writing it to the card. While most aspects of file naming are automatic, you can use the feature described here to select how the camera handles filename assignments when you switch from one card to another.
  • Page 174 Select from menu... 1 / 2 NAME RESET FILE CHANGE Make the setting... FILE AUTO FILE NAME RESET BACK AUTO FILE (This is the factory setting.) The camera maintains a continuous filename environment when you switch from one card to the next. The folder name (folder number) stays the same, and the file number increments by 1.
  • Page 175 NAME RESET The folder number and file number both reset to initial values when you change the card. Example: Folder #102 Card change ..., File # 0005 HELP • If the folder number reaches 999 and the file number reaches 9999, the camera will refuse to store additional images to the card.

  • Page 176: Viewing File Numbers (Info Button)

    Viewing File Numbers By default, the monitor shows the frame numbers on the display. For operation in PLAY mode, however, you can choose to view the file number instead. You are also free to switch the number display off. • Indicates the sequential number of the image on the card. Frame Number •...

  • Page 177: Print Adjustment

    Print Adjustment Use this feature to adjust the brightness, contrast, color balance, and sharpness of your prints. You can set each of these items to a value from 1 (low) to 5 (high). For details about how to use the Setup menu, see “Using the Setup menu”...
  • Page 178 How to adjust the settings To cancel your adjustments... Adjustments are not registered until you press the OK button at Step 4. To return to the Setup menu without registering your changes, press the MENU button ( HELP • These adjustments apply to prints only. They have no effect on the monitor display. item you wish to adjust.

  • Page 179: Setting The Sleep Time

    Setting the Sleep Time To conserve batteries, the camera enters sleep state and turns off the monitor if not operated for a specified period of time. (See pages 42 and 62.) The factory default time-to-sleep interval is 30 seconds. You can adjust the interval (or disable sleep entirely) by changing the setting here.

  • Page 181: Chapter 9 Processing Images

    Processing Images at Your Computer There are many ways to transfer image data to your computer, and many ways to process and reproduce the data once you have moved it there. This chapter describes basic transfer and processing methods, and introduces some of the main features of the CAMEDIA Master software that came with your camera.

  • Page 182: Transferring Image Data To A Computer

    Chapter 9 Processing Images at Your Computer Transferring Image Data to a Computer One way to transfer data is to take the card out of the camera and set it into a special adapter that loads directly into your computer, or into a USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer that is connected to your computer.

  • Page 183: Using A Usb Smartmedia Reader/Writer

    Using a USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer The USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer is a peripheral device that connects to your computer by USB. You load the card into this device and then transfer data to your computer. Your computer must be equipped with a USB port, and must be running Windows 98 or Mac OS 8.6.

  • Page 184: Cabling The Camera To Your Computer

    Cabling the Camera to Your Computer Required Hardware You can connect the camera to your computer using the dedicated USB cable, then transfer the image data using the included CAMEDIA Master software. The following hardware environment is required. Be sure that your computer system meets all of the requirements.

  • Page 185: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the Camera to the Computer Install the CAMEDIA Master software on your computer before making the connection. Refer to the online instructions provided on the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM.* Switch off the power to your computer and to the camera. Connect the flat end (the “A”...
  • Page 186 HELP • Be sure that the camera and computer are both OFF before connecting. The camera may not operate correctly if connected while its power is ON. • Do not manually operate any of the camera’s buttons while the camera is connected to the computer.

  • Page 187: Transferring Images With Camedia Master

    Transferring Images with CAMEDIA Master You can use CAMEDIA Master to view images stored at the camera side and to download the image data to the computer. (The screen images below show operation on a Windows platform.) Turn on the power to the computer. Turn the camera’s MODE dial to When the computer has finished booting, start up CAMEDIA Master.
  • Page 188 Images downloaded to your computer are stored in JPEG format. You can view these images not only with CAMEDIA Master but also with a wide variety of other popular graphics applications, including Paint Shop Pro view images directly on Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 189: Other Features Of Camedia Master

    Other Features of CAMEDIA Master You can also use CAMEDIA Master to perform various types of processing on the images that you have loaded into the computer. The following is a brief introduction to some of the processing features that are available. For more information, refer to the CAMEDIA Master online instructions (located in the CAMEDIA Master folder on your hard disk).

  • Page 190: Using Templates To Create Composites

    Other Features of CAMEDIA Master (continued) Using Templates to Create Composites CAMEDIA Master makes it easy to create composites. You make the composite by combining an image with one of the many available templates.

  • Page 191: Appendix

    Appendix If you’re having a problem with the camera, look through this appendix to see if you can find the solution. This appendix provides answers to some frequently asked questions, offers various troubleshooting tips, and explains all of the camera’s error messages. It also presents the camera’s specifications and other useful information.

  • Page 192: Frequently Asked Questions

    Why is the camera stamping the wrong date and time on my pictures? Olympus does not set the camera’s date and time setting at the factory, so you need to set these correctly the first time you use the camera. For instructions, see page 39.
  • Page 193 What’s the best way to store the camera when I’m not using it? Cameras do not like dust, sand, moisture, or seawater salt deposits. If the camera has become wet, wipe it dry before storing it. If you have used the camera at the beach, wipe it down using a firmly wrung cloth dampened with fresh water.

  • Page 194: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Operating Problems The camera doesn’t function at all. The camera is turned OFF. Turn the mode dial to a position other than OFF. (p.25) Batteries are incorrectly installed. Remove the batteries and reload them correctly. (p.28) No batteries, or batteries are dead. Load fresh batteries.
  • Page 195 The card in the camera is protected by a write-protect seal. If you’re absolutely sure you wish to write to this card, remove (and discard) the seal (p.32). Otherwise use a different card. No card in camera. Insert a card. (p.32) The camera isn’t in RECORD mode.

  • Page 196: Poor Image Quality

    If surroundings are bright, open the monitor lid. If surroundings are dark, close the lid. (p.47) The monitor is broken. Have the camera serviced by an authorized Olympus service center. “Image protect,” “erase frame,” “erase card,” and “format card” functions do not operate.
  • Page 197 You didn’t use the correct shooting mode. Use macro mode if the subject is close to the camera (8 to 31 inches). Use standard mode if the subject is more than 31 inches away. (p.83) (When using the self-timer:) You stood in front of the camera when pressing the shutter release button.

  • Page 198: Poor Print Quality

    Colors in indoor shots are not right. The indoor light source adversely affected the color characteristics. Try setting the flash mode to “fill-in.” (p.87) The scene did not include any white areas. Include white areas in the scene, or set the white balance to match the light source.

  • Page 199: Camera Does Not Print

    Camera Does Not Print The camera does not eject the film at all, or the film stops before fully ejecting. Press the PRINT button ( camera will eject either one or two film sheets.* Check carefully to see whether the print results are as expected.

  • Page 200: Error Messages

    Error Messages The monitor displays a variety of messages to alert you about important conditions. Message NO CARD CARD FULL WRITE-PROTECT CARD ERROR CARD-COVER OPEN PICTURE ERROR CARD FULL NO PICTURES NO FILM PACK Problem No card in camera. Card is inserted incorrectly. The card has no room for more images.
  • Page 201 Message The camera cannot print because the film is too warm. FILM TOO WARM The camera cannot print because the film is too cold. FILM TOO COLD The film is jammed. FILM JAM The remaining film count displayed on the monitor does not match the actual amount of film remaining.

  • Page 202: Configuration Diagram

    Configuration Diagram You can connect the camera to a wide variety of separately sold devices, as indicated below. SmartMedia AC adapter Telephoto conversion lens Printer (P-400) FlashPath (Into 3.5" floppy drive) PC Card adapter (Into PC-card slot) SmartMedia reader/writer C-211 ZOOM Conversion lens requires the use of a separately-sold lens adapter.

  • Page 203: Accessories

    Accessories Olympus offers the following separately sold accessories for use with this camera. • P-400 and P-330N photo printers • AC adapter • Standard SmartMedia cards (8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB) • FlashPath floppy-disk adapter • PC Card adapter • NiMH batteries •...

  • Page 204: Specifications

    640 480 (in SQ-HIGH and SQ modes) Full auto TTL, and 4 presets (daylight, overcast, tungsten, fluorescent) Olympus 5.4 – 16.2mm lens F2.8 to F4.4; 8 elements in 6 groups. (Equivalent to a 35 – 105mm lens for a 35mm camera) Digital ESP metering;...
  • Page 205 Flash working range Flash modes: Auto-flash (automatic at low light or high background light), red-eye reduction, off, fill-in, slow sync, red-eye reduction + slow sync Autofocus: Detection: Contrast detection Focus range: 8" to Self-timer: Automatic, approx. 12 sec. Connectors: DC input jack Dedicated USB connector Video output jack Date/time:...

  • Page 206: Polaroid Service Centers And Offices

    Polaroid Service Centers and Offices España California Polaroid (España) S.A. Polaroid Corporation Orense, 16-2˚ Planta 111 Anza Boulevard, Suite 110 28020 Madrid Burlingame, CA 94010 Tel: 1-597-0252 Tel: 650-342-5013 Europe Polaroid International Business Ctr Illinois Fisher House Polaroid Corporation 80 Bath Street 2020 Swift Drive Glasgow G2 2EN Scotland...

  • Page 207: Index

    Index 1-FRAME PRINT, 105 AC adapter (optional), 31 accessories, separately sold, 203 area-selection box, 68 arrow pad, location, 24 AUTO FILE naming method, 174 auto flash, 86 autofocus, 48 and green lamp, 48 half-press, 48 off-center subject, 80 target mark, 48, 80 autofocus target mark, 48, 80 autoplay, 140 batteries, battery packs...
  • Page 208 editing (trimming) a movie, 145 enlargement rate, 66, 68 enlarging a recorded image, 66, 68 ESP light metering, 117 ERASE button, 24, 74 erasing a single image (Erase Frame), 74 all unprotected images (Erase Card), 151 error messages, listed, 200 exposure, See exposure compensation and light metering exposure compensation, 89...
  • Page 209 107 creating and saving, 148–150 displaying, 143 movie mark, 63, 126 NAME RESET naming method, 175 NO CARD message, 43, 200 NO FILM PACK message, 200 NO PICTURES message, 53, 200 Olympus photo printers (P-400, P-330N), 162...
  • Page 210 P-330N/P-400 dedicated printer, 162 panoramas, 131–133 Playback menu how to use, 139 when movie frame is on display, 138 when still image is on display, 138 PLAY mode indicator marks, 63 purpose, 25 selecting, 62 Polaroid printing, See also Print menu adjusting the print tonality, 177–178 and film temperature, 58 basic procedure, 55...
  • Page 211 SmartMedia card formatting procedure, 154 when to format, 32, 43, 153 inserting, 32 remaining capacity, 45 total capacity (approximate), 45 SmartMedia/floppy adapter, 182 SmartMedia/PC-card adapter, 182 specifications, 204–205 split prints, 102 spot metering, 117 spot-metering mark, 117 SQ and SQ-HIGH recording modes, 121–122 still pictures still pictures, basic shooting...
  • Page 212 San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

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