Page 1: Digital Camera
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Page 2 DIGITAL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 3 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : Stylus 300 DIGITAL, Stylus 400 DIGITAL RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.
Page 4 Introduction of the camera’s functions This section guides you through the basic operations from taking pictures to playing them back. “Quick-start guide” is designed for those who want to become familiar with the camera in a very short time. For fine-tuning the settings to get that particular shot For playing back and arranging pictures...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ......... . 4 1 Getting started Names of parts .
Page 6 3 Using the menus and tabs About the menus ........39 How to use the menus .
Page 7 Contents Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Adjusting the White balance 6 Playback Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW........84 Close-up playback Index display .
Page 8 8 Print settings How to print pictures All-frame reservation Single-frame reservation Resetting print reservation data 9 Miscellaneous Error codes ........117 Troubleshooting.
Page 9: Getting Started
1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Card cover P.23 Connector cover P.23, 89 Shutter button Flash Lens Remote Extends automatically control when you open the lens receiver barrier.
Page 10 Arrow pad The arrow pad is used as arrow keys, as well as function buttons. The , and marks indicate which arrow key to press. Shooting mode button Macro button Monitor P.35 Battery compartment cover P.18 Viewfinder AF target mark Flash mode button Self-timer button Zoom button (W/T...
Page 11: Monitor Indications
Names of parts Monitor indications Shooting mode Still picture Items Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by/ Camera movement warning/ Flash charge Macro mode Flash mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Remote control Record mode 10 Resolution 11 Exposure compensation 12 Metering 13 White balance 14 AF target mark 15 Memory gauge...
Page 12 Items 16 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining Indications 16'' Names of parts Ref. page P.50 P.57...
Page 13: Playback Mode
Names of parts 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.105) 2048 1536 2048 Still picture Items Battery check Print reservation, Number of prints...
Page 14: Memory Gauge
Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
Page 15: Weatherproof Feature
However, it cannot be used underwater. Observe the following precautions when using the camera. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. • Do not wash the camera with water.
Page 16: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details of operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.40). 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.
Page 17: Attaching The Strap
• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Strap eyelet...
Page 18: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-10C) before first use.
Page 19: Loading The Battery
Loading the battery Use an Olympus LI-10B lithium ion battery. Important • Be sure to check the date and time after changing the battery. Make sure that: Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of direction indicated by the...
Page 20: Removing The Battery
Precautions when using the battery The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.13). Removing the battery Turn the camera over so that it is upside down.
Page 21: Using An Optional Ac Adapter
AC adapter. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. An optional Olympus 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 image downloads.
Page 22 • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could mean that the battery runs down faster. • When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. • Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 23: Inserting A Card
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, Note be sure to format the card on this camera.
Page 24 Open the card cover by pulling the card cover catch towards you. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
Page 25: Removing The Card
Inserting a card Removing the card Open the connector cover and the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause...
Page 26: Power On/Off
Power on/off When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibility that the barrier is not fully open.
Page 27: When Playing Back Pictures
Power on/off When playing back pictures Power on: Press closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. Power off: Press The monitor and the camera turn off. TIPS •...
Page 28: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)
If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. •...
Page 29: 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. Open the lens barrier fully. •...
Page 30 Press to select a language, then press Press again to exit the menu. Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. SELECt Selecting a language ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL...
Page 31: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns Press • The top menu is displayed. Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press to select the SETUP tab, then press Press to select press...
Page 32: Camera Off
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. Press to set the year, then press to move to the month setting.
Page 33: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top. Taking pictures using the monitor Taking pictures using the viewfinder Horizontal grip...
Page 34: Quick-Start Guide
2 Quick-start guide Shooting Taking still pictures Open the lens barrier fully. Decide the composition of the picture while looking at the image on the monitor. Press the shutter button. • When the flash is required, the orange lamp lights and the flash fires automatically.
Page 35: Recording Movies
Shooting Recording movies Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The virtual dial screen (Shooting mode selection screen) is displayed. Press press Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor and press the shutter button halfway. • The focus and white balance are locked. Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
Page 36: Playback
Playback Viewing still pictures Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Displays the previous picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
Page 37: Viewing Movies
Playback Viewing movies Press with the lens barrier closed. Use the arrow pad to display the picture with • The top menu is displayed. Press to select MOVIE PLAY. Press PLAYBACK, then press • The movie is played back. • When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie.
Page 38: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures Protect mark Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect, then press • The top menu is displayed. Press in the top menu to display the MODE MENU.
Page 39: Erasing Pictures (Single-Frame Erase)
Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase) Press with the lens barrier closed. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase, then press • The top menu is displayed. Press in the top menu to select Press press • The picture is erased. TIPS For details of the top menu “About the menus”...
Page 40: Using The Menus And Tabs
3 Using the menus and tabs About the menus When you turn on the camera and press on 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 ( Shortcut Menus •...
Page 41: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus Press to display the top menu. Press Top menu MODE MENU Arrow pad ( Press then press CAMERA tab ESP/ ESP/ DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD tab CARD%SEtUP SETUP tab ALL RESEt ENGLISH REC VIEW PIXEL MAPPING...
Page 42 Press to select an item, then press ESP/ DRIVE DEZItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 ESP/ ESP/ DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 The green frame moves to the selected item. • Not all items can be selected depending on the camera mode and settings.
Page 43: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.
Page 44 Playback mode Still picture INFO MODE MENU ERASE Runs through all saved pictures one after another as slide show. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back movies. PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 INDEX frames. INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. ERASE Erases the selected still picture or movie.
Page 45: Mode Menus
(sequential shooting). Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 5x zoom. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. Formats a card.
Page 46 Checks the CCD and image processing PIXEL MAPPING functions for errors. Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your VIDEO OUT TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region. Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab...
Page 47 Mode Menus CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET VIDEO OUT Erases all image data stored on the card or formats the card. Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off.
Page 48: Shooting Basics
4 Shooting basics Shooting modes This camera has 7 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Press •...
Page 49 Shooting modes Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following. • Press to select the mode. PROGRAM AUtO SELECt MOVIE SELECt Press • The virtual dial screen will disappear. It will disappear after a while even if the PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting) Used for regular photography.
Page 50: Night Scene
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 51: 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. Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records.
Page 52: Taking Still Pictures Using The Viewfinder
Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights. • If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically. Press the shutter button all the way (fully). •...
Page 53: Shooting Using The Monitor
Taking still pictures Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on the subject. Take the picture by following the same procedure as for shooting using the monitor. “Taking still pictures using the monitor” (P.50) TIPS The green lamp blinks. You are too close to the subject.
Page 54: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor
• Never open the card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of the pictures you have just taken. • When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.
Page 55: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
Page 56: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
Press the shutter button fully. TIPS The green lamp blinks. You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. “Macro mode shooting”...
Page 57: Night Scene Mode
Night scene mode Setting the mode to NIGHT SCENE allows you to take landscape shots at night under optimum conditions. In this mode, the shutter speed is not fixed at up to 1/30 second even when the flash is activated. Depending upon the subject or shooting conditions, the shutter speed may be extended up to 4 seconds.
Page 58: Recording Movies
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored as the other still pictures using the index function. Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns Press ) to display the virtual dial screen.
Page 59 Recording movies • The magnification of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording. The zoom is fixed in the Wide position. To use the Note zoom, set “DIGITAL ZOOM” to “ON”. “Using the digital zoom” (P.60) • During movie recording, the flash is disabled. •...
Page 60: Zoom
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm –105 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 15×. To use the zoom in mode, set the camera to digital zoom.
Page 61: Using The Digital Zoom
Zoom Using the digital zoom Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns Press • The top menu is displayed. Press to select MODE MENU. Press to select the CAMERA tab, then press Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press Arrow pad ( MODE MENU...
Page 62: Take The Picture
Press to select ON, then press • Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. Press the zoom button toward T. • 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 63: Using The Flash
Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Open the lens barrier fully. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Press ) to set flash mode. •...
Page 64 Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ( The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
Page 65: Flash Off
Using the flash Flash off ( The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural- looking twilight or night scene.
Page 66: Advanced Shooting
5 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects. Normal shooting Open the lens barrier fully.
Page 67: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Open the lens barrier fully. •...
Page 68: Remote Control Shooting
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device (sold separately in some regions). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.
Page 69 Remote control shooting TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again.
Page 70: Selecting The Metering Area
Selecting the metering area In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the screen (Spot metering), the subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Page 71: Sequential Shooting
) allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (at 1 frame per second in HQ mode, up to 4 pictures for Stylus 400 DIGITAL/µ[mju:] 400 DIGITAL). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking a moving subject.
Page 72: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting 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 contained on the CD-ROM provided. In the shooting mode top menu,...
Page 73 Press • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus xD-Picture Card. Note • Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode.
Page 74: Taking Two-In-One Pictures
Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU 2 IN 1, and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 75 Taking two-in-one pictures • During two-in-one picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. Note • When the battery power is exhausted ( automatically turns off. • The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when or the lens barrier is closed. Press picture mode after the first shot has been taken.
Page 76: 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 purposes (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
Page 77 Selecting a record mode Still Picture Record Modes for Stylus 400 DIGITAL/µ[mju:] 400 DIGITAL Record mode Still Picture Record Modes for Stylus 300 DIGITAL/µ[mju:] 300 DIGITAL Record mode Movie Record Modes Record mode • In the mode, the total recording time is displayed on-screen. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card.
Page 78: Record Mode
SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. • For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ. Go to step 4. Selecting a record mode Arrow pad ( Screen differs between Stylus 300 (µ [mju:] 300) and Stylus 400 (µ [mju:] 400) . CANCEL MODE MENU SELECt...
Page 79 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the picture only takes up part of the screen. again to exit the menu. CANCEL SELECt Screen differs between Stylus 300 (µ [mju:] 300) and Stylus 400 (µ [mju:] 400) .
Page 80: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor.
Page 81 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness (exposure). Note • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark.
Page 82: 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 83 Adjusting the White balance Press • If you selected AUTO, press • If you selected PRESET, the screen for choosing a preset white balance is displayed. Press to select , then press • The menu goes off. Take the picture. •...
Page 84: Playback
Viewing still pictures Press • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. ( Displays the previous picture. ( Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. ( Press to cancel playback.
Page 85: 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 86: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. Use the arrow pad to display the still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with Press the zoom button toward T. •...
Page 87: 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.87) In the single-frame playback mode, press the zoom button toward W. •...
Page 88: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
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 , and press “How to use the menus” (P.40) Press to choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or 16), then press...
Page 89: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Display a still picture, then press to display the top menu. Press slideshow. Press slideshow. • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing •...
Page 90: Playback On A Tv
Playback on a TV Use the Video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images (still pictures and movies) on your TV. Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off. Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera and the video input terminal on the TV.
Page 91: Picture Rotation
Playback on a TV 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 , and press Press...
Page 92: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies Press • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture with “Viewing still pictures” (P.83) Press • The top menu is displayed. Press to select MOVIE PLAY. Arrow pad ( 0"/25" 0"/25" MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU ERASE...
Page 93 Viewing movies Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie. • Press to display the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire FRAME BY FRAME : EXIT Press...
Page 94: 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. Press • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. “Viewing still pictures”...
Page 95: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures You can erase recorded pictures either one at a time or all at once. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.
Page 96: All-Frame Erase
All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU CARD SETUP, and press “How to use the menus” (P.40) Press to select ERASE, then press Press to select YES, then press •...
Page 97: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned pictures and stores them as new pictures.
Page 98: Creating Sepia-Toned Pictures
• To cancel the editing, select CANCEL and press • You cannot create black and white movies. • You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient Note memory space on the card. Creating sepia-toned pictures Select SEPIA, then press Press to select SEPIA, then press...
Page 99 Editing still pictures • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient Note memory space on the card. • If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480, you cannot select 640 ×...
Page 100: Creating An Index
Creating an index 9 frames extracted from the movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at one glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as still pictures. Use the arrow pad to select a picture with In the top menu, select MOVIE PLAY INDEX.
Page 101 Creating an index • The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, then the camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. TIPS • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie.
Page 102: Useful Functions
7 Useful functions Saving the settings (All Reset) 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 103 Saving the settings (All Reset) Functions that All Reset affects Function Shooting mode DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM FLASH ESP/ Factory default setting P (PROGRAM AUTO) (for still pictures) OFF (1×) AUTO ±0 AUTO Ref. page P.50 P.47 P.70 P.60 P.62 P.79 P.69 P.81 P.75...
Page 104: Formatting Cards (Card Setup)
Formatting cards (Card setup) This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
Page 105 Formatting cards (Card setup) 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. Note • Open the card cover. • Remove the battery. •...
Page 106: 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 107: 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 press “How to use the menus” (P.40) Press to adjust the brightness of the monitor, and...
Page 108: Viewing A Picture Immediately After Shooting (Rec View)
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting anytime during Rec View.
Page 109: Turning The Beep Sound Off
Turning the beep sound off This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc. The beep sound can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP ON, and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 110: 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 a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
Page 111: Video Output Selection
Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You can change the NTSC/PAL setting in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP NTSC or PAL, and press “How to use the menus”...
Page 112: Print Settings
DPOF format, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF reservations. Or pictures can be printed out at home on a personal DPOF- compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400 or P-200 digital printer Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without using a PC.
Page 113 How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 114: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can select whether or not to include the shooting date and time. The reserved number of prints is one per frame. Use single-frame reservation to reserve multiple prints of a particular frame.
Page 115: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. This function can also alter details (number of prints, date, etc.) of previously made reservations. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Play back a still picture. •...
Page 116 Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press • The PRINT ORDER screen appears. : The picture is printed without the date and time. DATE : The picture is printed with the shooting date. TIME : The picture is printed with the shooting time. Press to select SET, then press...
Page 117: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset all the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY •...
Page 118: Miscellaneous
9 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot NO CARD be recognized. 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 CARD FULL taken or no more...
Page 119 Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The date and time are not set. Y/M/D Corrective action Set the date and time.
Page 120: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The camera does not work. The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.
Page 121 Troubleshooting The subject is not displayed on the monitor. Possible cause The monitor was turned off before closing the lens barrier. You are taking sequential shots. The colors of the image in the monitor are blurred when the camera is focusing. Possible cause The colors of the image in the monitor may be...
Page 122 Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. With the lens barrier closed, press the monitor on. The camera is in the Press shooting mode. barrier and then press playback mode. There are no pictures on NO PICTURE appears on the monitor.
Page 123: The Image Quality Is Poor
Troubleshooting The image quality is poor. The picture is too bright. Possible cause The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. The subject was excessively illuminated. The picture is too dark. Possible cause The flash was blocked by your finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash.
Page 124 The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause Corrective action The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers blocked by your finger or and the strap away from the lens. the strap. The subject was too Check the actual picture area by using the close.
Page 125: Menu List
Menu List Shooting mode menus( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU CARD SETUP Function Setting ESP/ ESP, DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON PANORAMA 2 in 1 CARD SETUP YES, NO ALL RESET OFF, ON , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON REC VIEW OFF, ON PIXEL MAPPING...
Page 126 Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU CARD SETUP WHITE BALANCE Function Setting ESP/ ESP, DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON CARD SETUP YES, NO ALL RESET OFF, ON , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT NTSC, PAL HQ, SQ -2.0 –...
Page 127 Menu List Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP INFO Function Setting OFF, ON 0, +90°, -90° BLACK&WHITE BLAC&KWHITE, CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL 640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCEL CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FORMAT P.95, 103 ALL RESET OFF, ON , ENGLISH,...
Page 128: Playback Mode Menus
Playback mode menus ( Top menu MODE PLAY MENU CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO Function Setting OFF, ON CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FORMAT P.95, 103 ALL RESET OFF, ON , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON VIDEO OUT NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 MOVIE PLAYBACK PLAYBACK, FRAME...
Page 129: Factory Default Settings
Factory default settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Zoom Monitor DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 in 1 REC VIEW Playback mode INFO AUTO Wide ±0 (Single-frame shooting) AUTO 0°...
Page 130 Others ALL RESET ENGLISH ±0 2003.01.01 ∗ VIDEO OUT ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. Factory default settings...
Page 131: List Of Functions By Shooting Mode
List of functions by shooting mode Mode Function Optical zoom Virtual dial ESP/ DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUTPUT The optical zoom cannot be changed during shooting. – – – –...
Page 132: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance After use Close the lens barrier. Cleaning the camera Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the battery ( adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the wall outlet.) Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Page 133 Camera maintenance How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. With the battery facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery as shown.
Page 134: Specifications
Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II Movie...
Page 135 : 1/2.5'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 4,230,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm lens on 35 mm camera), F3.1 to F5.2 : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (max. 4 sec. in Night scene mode) : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to...
Page 136: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. 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.
Page 137: Sleep Mode
Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or SQ. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser.
Page 138: Index
index AC adapter ....20 Ajusting the monitor brightness ..106 AF target mark... . 9, 50 All reset .
Page 139 index Macro mode shooting Memory gauge ... . . 13 Metering ....69 Mode menu .
Page 140 index USB connector ....8 Video cable ....89 Video output ....110 Video out jack .
Page 141 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com...
Page 142 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 143 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 144 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 145 Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Installing the USB...
Page 146 • 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 147 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 148 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 149 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 150: 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 151 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 152: 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. ( Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
Page 153 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 154 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 155: 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 156: 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 157 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 158: 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 159: 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 160 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 161: 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 card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model.
Page 162 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 163 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the 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 164 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 165 Connecting the camera to the computer Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
Page 166 Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 167 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 168 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 169 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 170 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 171 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 172 • Windows XP • Mac OS 9/X Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Does your computer have a built-in floppy disk drive? Consult your nearest Olympus representative. Mac OS before OS 9 on your computer? Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.
Page 173 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany 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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