Page 1: Digital Camera
DIGITAL CAMERA D-540ZOOM C-310ZOOM X-100 REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
Page 2 C-310ZOOM X-100 REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care- fully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 3 For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-540ZOOM/C-310ZOOM/X-100 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 4: Composition Of The Manual
Composition of the manual Introduction of the camera’s functions. For shooting and learning the basic operations. For fine- tuning the settings to get that particular shot. For playing back and arranging pictures. Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Printing pictures.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Composition of the manual ......3 1 Getting started Names of parts ........8 Camera .
Page 6 3 Shooting basics Shooting mode ........40 Taking still pictures .
Page 7 Contents 5 Playback Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW........74 Close-up playback Picture rotation Index display...
Page 8 8 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function ..... . 107 Connecting the camera to a printer ....108 Printing pictures.
Page 9: Getting Started
1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T• P.53, P.75, P.77 Self-timer lamp P.62, P.108 USB connector cover P.108 Card cover Shutter button Lens Extends automatically when you set the shooting mode. DC-IN jack cover Strap eyelet P.14 USB connector P.108 Card slot...
Page 10 Arrow pad Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also used as direction buttons. be pressed. Shooting mode button : Virtual Dial) P.40 Viewfinder P.44 Monitor P.10 Arrow pad P.25, P.31 Power switch Lock button indicate which button to Macro button ( Flash mode button ( P.56...
Page 11: Monitor Indications
Names of parts Monitor indications Shooting mode Still picture Items 1 Shooting mode 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ Flash charge 5 Macro mode 6 Flash mode 7 Sequential shooting 8 Self-timer 9 Record mode 10 Resolution 11 Exposure compensation 12 White balance...
Page 12 Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below. "Displaying shooting information" (P.93) Still picture Items 1 Print reservation, Number of prints 2 Battery check 3 Protect 4 Record mode...
Page 13: Memory Gauge
Names of parts Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indica- tion changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.
Page 14: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to malfunctions or operational problems.
Page 15: Attaching The Strap
• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera Note does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Strap eyelet...
Page 16: Loading The Batteries
Loading the batteries This camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. •...
Page 17 Precautions when using batteries The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.12).
Page 18: Selecting Optional Batteries Or An Ac Adapter
AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as downloading or printing out of images.
Page 19 Loading the batteries • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended Note to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC or printer.
Page 20: Inserting A Card
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera.
Page 21 Inserting a card Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. •...
Page 22: Removing The Card
Removing the card Make sure that the power switch is located at OFF. Open the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops.
Page 23: Power On/Off
Power on/off When shooting pictures (Shooting mode) Power on: Slide the power switch to lock button. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. Power switch Power off: Slide the power switch to OFF. The camera turns off.
Page 24 When playing back pictures (Playback mode) Power on: Slide the power switch to The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. If no pictures have been taken yet, or the xD-Picture card is empty, the message “NO PICTURE”...
Page 25: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)
Power on/off If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, one of the following screens will be displayed.
Page 26: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Slide the power switch to pressing and holding the lock button.
Page 27 Selecting a language Press to select press • The green frame moves to the selected item. Press to select a language, and press Press again to exit the menu. Slide the power switch to OFF. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. , and Power switch...
Page 28: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Slide the power switch to pressing and holding the lock button. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns Press • The top menu is displayed. Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
Page 29 Setting the date and time Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 30 • The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off, unless they are readjusted. • The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings Note if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 3 days. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed.
Page 31: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in vertical position, hold the camera to position the flash above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Correct grip: Horizontal grip •...
Page 32: About The Menus
2 About the menus Types of menus When you turn on the camera and press the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens. Arrow pad ( OK/Menu button Shortcut Menus •...
Page 33: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus Press to display the top menu. Press Top menu OK button Arrow pad Press a tab, and press CAMERA tab CARD tab SETUP tab to select Press to return to the tab selection screen.
Page 34 Press select an item, and press The green frame moves to the selected item. • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. • In the shooting mode, you can take pictures by pressing the shutter Note button even with the menu being displayed.
Page 35: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie HQ, SQ MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON)
Page 36: Playback Mode
Playback mode Still picture Runs through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when the camera is playing back still pictures. MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. It is displayed when a movie is selected. INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. ERASE Erases the selected still picture or movie.
Page 37: Mode Menus
Allows pictures to be taken as close as 2 cm/0.8" from the subject. Selects the shooting mode from (Single-frame shooting) and (Sequential shooting). Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Formats a card. P.69 P.54 P.61 P.63 P.64...
Page 38 CAMERA tab CARD tab SETUP tab SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Selects whether to display pictures on REC VIEW the monitor while saving them to a card. Changes how file names are assigned.
Page 39: Playback Mode
Mode Menus Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab EDIT tab INDEX CARD tab CARD SETUP Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on the card. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file.
Page 40 PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects the number of frames in the index display.
Page 41: Shooting Basics
3 Shooting basics Shooting mode This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. This camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. The factory default setting of the shooting mode is PROGRAM AUTO. For normal shooting which does not require any special setting or effect, you do not need to follow this procedure.
Page 42 Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following. • Press to select the mode. Press • The shooting mode is set, and the virtual dial screen disappears. Even if the button is not pressed, the mode will be set and the screen will disappear.
Page 43: Night Scene
Shooting mode (Night scene) Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing.
Page 44 TIPS • For details of the functions for each mode mode" (P.133) • In the night scene mode, the sequential shooting is not available. • In the self-portrait mode, the digital zoom, super macro and panorama shooting are not available. Note •...
Page 45: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records.
Page 46 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • Focus and exposure are locked, when the green lamp lights steadily. (Focus Lock) • When the flash is ready to fire, the lights. Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
Page 47: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor
Taking still pictures • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move, resulting in a blur. • Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC Note adapter while the BUSY bar is displayed on the monitor.
Page 48: Turning Off The Monitor
Turning off the monitor You can set whether or not the monitor is turned on when turning the camera on in the shooting mode. Press • The top menu is displayed. Press on the arrow pad (OFF). The monitor turned off. •...
Page 49: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained When correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) Slide the power switch to pressing and holding the lock...
Page 50 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. Press the shutter button fully. TIPS The green lamp blinks. → You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 20 cm (7.9") away from the subject. If you use the super macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 2 cm/0.8"...
Page 51: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
Page 52: Recording Movies
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. You can play back the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be recorded. Slide the power switch to pressing and holding the lock button. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
Page 53 Recording movies Press the shutter button halfway. Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • When recording a movie, the camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure according to the moving subject. • During movie recording, Press the shutter button again to stop recording. •...
Page 54: Zoom
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 10x . Using the optical zoom Slide the power switch to pressing and holding the lock...
Page 55: Using The Digital Zoom
Zoom Using the digital zoom Slide the power switch to pressing and holding the lock button. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns Press • The top menu is displayed. Press to select MODE MENU.
Page 56: Take The Picture
Press to select ON, and press • Press again to exit the menu and return to the shooting status. Pull the zoom lever toward • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator.
Page 57: Using The Flash
Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Slide the power switch to pressing and holding the lock button. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. •...
Page 58 • The flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting in the movie record mode. during sequential shooting ( Note macroshooting ( • The flash may not give you the optimum result in the macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor.
Page 59: Flash Off
Using the flash Fill-in flash ( The flash fires regardless of the available light.This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
Page 60: Advanced Shooting
4 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting Use the macro mode to shoot proximate subjects (W:20cm to 50cm/T:50cm to 90cm). Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects. Normal shooting Set the power switch at •...
Page 61 Macro mode shooting • If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, we recommend using the monitor. Note • If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
Page 62: Super Macro Mode Shooting
Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm/0.8" to your subject. In the mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU and press "How to use the menus"...
Page 63: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. Set the power switch at •...
Page 64: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (approximately 12 pictures at 1.5 frames per second only by sequential shooting in SQ2 mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking pictures of a moving subject.
Page 65: Panorama
PANORAMA You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA →...
Page 66 • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. • During panorama shooting, sequential shooting is not available.
Page 67: Selecting A Record Mode
Selecting a record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the available record mode and resolutions, and the number of still pictures or the movie recording time allowed on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
Page 68 • The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In Note certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
Page 69: Record Mode
Selecting a record mode In the shooting mode top menu, press to select "How to use the menus" (P.32) Press to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. • For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ. Press •...
Page 70: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5EV steps.
Page 71 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) • The exposure compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) when the power is turned off. settings" (P.89) Note • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness.
Page 72: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the white balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. In the shooting mode top menu, press to select WB.
Page 73 Adjusting the white balance • The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the power is turned off. settings" (P.89) Note • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor.
Page 74: Playback
Viewing still pictures Set the power switch at • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Display the previous picture.
Page 75: Quick View
Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in Quick View.
Page 76: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. Set the power switch at • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to display the still picture you want to enlarge.
Page 77: Picture Rotation
Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → PLAY → , and press "How to use the menus"...
Page 78: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. of pictures" (P.78) Set the power switch at • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
Page 79: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → , and press "How to use the menus"...
Page 80: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies are played back. Set the power switch at • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Display a still picture, and press to display the top menu.
Page 81: Movie Playback - Viewing Movies
MOVIE PLAYBACK - Viewing movies Set the power switch at • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to display the picture with "Viewing still pictures" (P.73) Press • The top menu is displayed. Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK.
Page 82 Press to select PLAYBACK, and press • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie. • Fast forward/fast rewind functions are available during playback. : Fast forward. Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20.
Page 83: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function. Set the power switch at • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect.
Page 84: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures This function enables you to erase recorded pictures. You can choose the single-frame erase or the all-frame erase. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Be careful not to accidentally Note erase pictures you want to keep.
Page 85: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press "How to use the menus" (P.32) Press to select ERASE, and press Press to select YES, and press...
Page 86: Editing Still Pictures (Resizing)
Editing still pictures (Resizing) Changes the recorded still picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new picture. Set the power switch at • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
Page 87 Editing still pictures (Resizing) Press to select the new picture size, and press • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback mode. The newly created picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. •...
Page 88: Editing Movies (Index-Creating An Index)
Editing movies (INDEX-Creating an index) This function lets you create indexes of the recorded movies. INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture.
Page 89 Editing movies (INDEX-Creating an index) Select the last frame of the index. As in Step 5, press the arrow pad to play back the movie until the picture that you want as the last frame is displayed in the green frame at the lower right corner, and press Press to select OK, and...
Page 90: Useful Functions
6 Useful functions ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes.
Page 91 ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings Functions that All Reset affects and their factory default settings Function Monitor DRIVE Shooting modes DIGITAL ZOOM INFO Factory default setting AUTO (for still pictures) (PROGRAM AUTO) AUTO OFF (1x) Ref. Page P.71 P.63 P.66 P.41...
Page 92: Card Setup - Formatting Cards
CARD SETUP - Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
Page 93 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards Press • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. • Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. • Open the card cover. Note • Remove the battery. •...
Page 94: Displaying Shooting Information
Displaying shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see "Monitor indications" (P.10). Pressing in the playback mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (On).
Page 95: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness
Adjusting the monitor brightness This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → "How to use the menus" (P.32) Press to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and...
Page 96: Rec View
REC VIEW You can choose whether or not to have the picture you have just taken displayed briefly on the monitor. : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a quick check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting anytime during REC VIEW.
Page 97: File Name
FILE NAME The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g •...
Page 98: Pixel Mapping
PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait over a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
Page 99: Print Setting (Dpof)
7 Print setting (DPOF) With print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF.
Page 100 TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 101: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with In the top menu, select MODE MENU →...
Page 102 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select Select Set the number of prints Press to set the desired number of prints, and press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press Step 4. : Increases the number. : Decreases the number.
Page 103: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame you want to print and set the desired number of copies. Play back a still picture. •...
Page 104 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE : Sets the number of prints and date/time. Step 6. SINGLE PRINT : Sets single-frame print. The date/time settings are not available. The print reservation is set. Return to Step 4. CANCEL : Cancels the reservation of the picture displayed on the screen.
Page 105 Single-frame reservation Set the date/time printing data Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, and press : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting time.
Page 106: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset the print reservation data. One is to reset the print reservation data for all the frames. The other is to reset the print reservation data for the unwanted frames only.
Page 107 Resetting print reservation data Use the arrow pad to display the frame that has the print reservation data you want to reset, and press • The Single-frame reservation menu screen appears. Press to select CANCEL. • The selected print reservation data is canceled and the camera returns to the screen in Step 5.
Page 108: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
8 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly without the use of a computer. With the camera connected to the printer, use the camera’s monitor to select the pictures you want to print, and the number of prints you want to make.
Page 109: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. •...
Page 110: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. PRINT Prints the selected picture. "PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode"...
Page 111: Using The Simple Print Method
Printing pictures Using the simple print method The following is the simplest way of printing a picture. This prints one copy of the selected picture. The date or file name will not be printed. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press PRINT, then press •...
Page 112: Print Mode/Multi Print Mode
Press to select PRINT, then press • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select CANCEL and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. • When printing completes, the monitor displays the PRINT PAPER screen shown in Step 4. If you want to continue printing, repeat step 4 and 5. PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press...
Page 113 Printing pictures to select framed or unframed, then press Go to step 5. OFF ( ON ( Press to select PICS/SHEET, then press • PICS/SHEET depends on the paper size set in step 2 and the capabilities of your printer. Press to select the picture you want to print.
Page 114 Set a SINGLE PRINT reservation Press • Press when is displayed to cancel the reservation. Set MORE print reservations Press • Print information setting screen is displayed. Press to select the item you want to set, then press • Press to select the item, then press ×...
Page 115 Printing pictures When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press • The screen displayed in Step 5 appears. • To print more than one picture in PRINT and/or MULTI PRINT mode, repeat Steps 5 and 6 and make single and/or multiple print reservations for all the pictures you want to print.
Page 116: All Print Mode
ALL PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press PRINT, then press • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Press to select the paper size, then press • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to STANDARD.
Page 117 Printing pictures Press • The PRINT screen is displayed. Print the pictures. • Press then press Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Page 118: All Index Mode/Print Order Mode
ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Press to select the paper size, then press • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to STANDARD.
Page 119 Printing pictures Print the pictures. • Press then press Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. "Exiting direct printing"...
Page 120: Exiting Direct Printing
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select • The message is displayed. Set the power switch at OFF. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Page 121: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED...
Page 122: Miscellaneous
9 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE- PROTECT The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no CARD FULL more information such as...
Page 123: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The camera does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function because of the cold.
Page 124: Troubleshooting
The flash does not fire. Possible cause Corrective action The flash is set to the Select a flash mode other than flash off. flash off mode. The subject is If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated. illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode.
Page 125 Troubleshooting Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. Possible cause The power is off. The camera is in the shooting mode. There are no pictures on the card. There is a problem with the card. The date recorded with the image data is wrong. Possible cause The date/time is not set.
Page 126: The Image Quality Is Poor
The image quality is poor The picture is too bright. Possible cause Corrective action The flash was set to the Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward excessively illuminated. minus (-) or change the camera position.
Page 127 Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause The lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap. The subject was too close. The picture is out of focus. Possible cause The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The lens was dirty.
Page 128: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous The life of the batteries is short. Possible cause Corrective action The camera is being The battery performance decreases in cold used in a cold area. areas. Protect the camera from the cold by using a cold protection gear, or by putting it inside your clothes.
Page 129: List Of Menus
List of menus Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU CARD SETUP MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON) Cannot be selected in Function DIGITAL ZOOM* DRIVE PANORAMA* CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING mode. Setting Ref. Page -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, P.69...
Page 130 Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU CARD SETUP MONITOR OFF (MONITOR ON) Function Setting -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 DIGITAL ZOOM ON, OFF CARD SETUP YES, NO ALL RESET ON, OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES...
Page 131 List of menus Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP INFO ERASE Function Setting ON, OFF 0°, +90°, -90 640x480, 320x240, CANCEL CARD SETUP FORMAT ALL RESET ON, OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES 4, 9, 16 YES, NO...
Page 132 Playback mode menus ( Top menu MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAYBACK INFO ERASE Function Setting ON, OFF INDEX OK, RESET, CANCEL CARD SETUP ALL RESET ON, OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES 4, 9, 16 PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT...
Page 133: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Zoom Monitor DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA FILE NAME Playback mode INFO Other default settings ALL RESET REC VIEW AUTO (PROGRAM AUTO) Wide (Single-frame shooting) AUTO RESET 0° ENGLISH ±0 2004.01.01...
Page 134: List Of Items By Shooting Mode
List of items by shooting mode Shooting mode Item Optical zoom DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME * In the movie record mode, only HQ/SQ can be selected. W (Wide) — — — — fixed —...
Page 135: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance After use Turn the camera off. Cleaning the camera Slide the power switch to OFF to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the batteries ( adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet.) Exterior: →...
Page 136: Specifications
: 3,200,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.7" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm, f2.9 to 5.0, Photometric system : Digital ESP metering Shutter speed : 1 to 1/2000 sec. (NIGHT SCENE mode: 2 sec) Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to...
Page 137 Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) : 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries.
Page 138: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Page 139: Sleep Mode
Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor technology.
Page 140: Index
Index AC adapter ....17 Adjusting the monitor brightness ....94 AF target mark.
Page 141 Index Macro mode ..10 Memory gauge ..10 Mode Menus ..31 Monitor ....9 MONITOR OFF .
Page 142 USB connector ... 8 USB connector cover ..8 Viewfinder ....9 Virtual dial .
Page 143 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http:// www.olympus.com/digital Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com...
Page 144 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
Page 145 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
Page 146 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 147 Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Windows 98/...
Page 148 • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
Page 149 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
Page 150 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 151 Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
Page 152: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
Page 153 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 154: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
Page 155 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on in (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some models which require you to press (monitor) button or button.
Page 156 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Page 157: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another “Removable Disk”. If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly.
Page 158: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
Page 159 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
Page 160: Downloading Images To Your Computer
A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or...
Page 161: Folder Name
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number •...
Page 162 The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer.
Page 163: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 164 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off.
Page 165 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
Page 166 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ... 24 Downloading images to your computer... 26...
Page 167 Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.This is not required if your camera does not have this setting. For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
Page 168 Turn the camera on in (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some models which require you to press (monitor) button or button. When the screen shown right appears on the monitor in Step 4, use the arrow pad to select “PC”...
Page 169 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
Page 170 Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. •...
Page 171 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Page 172 Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
Page 173 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model.
Page 174 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your computer have a USB interface?
Page 175 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http:// www.olympus.com/digital Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com...

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