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Page 2 C-4000 ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 3 For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-4000 ZOOM 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 Contents ................P. 4 Chapter 1 Getting started P. 18 Chapter 2 Quick-start guide P. 32 Chapter 3 Using the menus P. 38 Chapter 4 Shooting basics P. 47 Chapter 5 Advanced shooting P. 82 Chapter 6 Adjusting image quality and exposure P.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Names of parts ................10 Camera 10 Monitor indications — Shooting information 12 Monitor indications — Playback information 14 Still picture playback information 14 Movie playback information 15 Monitor indications — Memory gauge & battery check 16 Memory gauge 16 Battery check 16 How to use this manual ..............17...
Page 6 C o n t e n t s Using the menus What are the menus? ............38 How to use the menu ............39 Modes & short cut menus ............41 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) ......42 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) ......45 Shooting basics Shooting mode setting —...
Page 7 C o n t e n t s Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ......73 Digital zoom 74 Flash shooting ..............75 Auto-flash 75 Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Flash off Slow Synchronization SLOW1, SLOW2, SLOW 76 Using the slow synchronization flash SLOW 78 Using the flash 78 Flash intensity control Advanced shooting...
Page 8 C o n t e n t s Adjusting image quality and exposure 102 Record mode ..............102 Selecting record modes 102 3:2 106 ENLARGE SIZE 106 ISO sensitivity ..............107 Exposure compensation ............108 White balance ..............109 AUTO (auto white balance) 110 PRESET (preset white balance) 110 (One-Touch white balance) 111 White balance adjustment 112...
Page 9 C o n t e n t s Protect ................136 Erasing pictures ............137 Single-frame erase 137 All-frame erase 138 Formatting cards ............139 Playback on a TV ..............140 Picture rotation 142 Useful functions All reset — Saving the camera’s settings ......143 Custom button..............145 Setting the custom button 146 Using the custom button 147...
Page 10 C o n t e n t s Print setting How to print pictures ............167 All-frame print reserve ............169 Single-frame print reserve ..........170 Trimming setting ..............173 Resetting print reserve ............176 Using optional accessories External flash ..............177 Using the FL-40 external flash 177 Using commercially available external flashes 178 Compatible commercially available external flashes 180 Miscellaneous...
Page 11: Names Of Parts
Camera Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 73) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( ) (P. 129, 130) Shutter button (P. 57) Mode dial ( ) (P. 47, 117) Flash (P. 75) Self-timer lamp (P. 91) Strap eyelet (P. 18) Lens 5-pin external flash socket (P. 177) ●...
Page 12 Camera (Cont.) Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 82, 89) Print button ( ) (P. 169) Viewfinder (P. 31) Flash mode button ( ) (P. 78) Erase button ( ) (P. 37, 137) AF target mark (P. 31) Orange lamp (P. 79) Arrow pad (ÑñÉí) (P.
Page 13: Monitor Indications - Shooting Information
Monitor indications — Shooting information The INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display. Information display (P. 115) The indications vary depending on the shooting mode.* When INFO is set to OFF: The When INFO is set to ON: The information below is displayed information below is displayed constantly in the shooting mode.
Page 14 Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.) & SLOW1 ISO100 2288x1712 2288x1712 Items Indications Ref. page Number of pixels 2288 x 1712, etc. P. 103 Memory gauge P. 16 Battery check P. 16 AE lock P. 84, 87 AE memory MEMO P.
Page 15: Monitor Indications - Playback Information
Monitor indications — Playback information INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information to display. Information display (P. 115) Still picture playback information SIZE: 2288x1712 +2.0 ISO100 ’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020 ’02.09.12 12:30 When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON Items Indications...
Page 16: Movie Playback Information
Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.) Movie playback information SIZE: 320x240 ’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020 When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON Items Indications Ref. page Battery check P. 16 Movie mark P. 35 Protect P.
Page 17: Monitor Indications - Memory Gauge & Battery Check
Monitor indications — Memory gauge & battery check Memory gauge The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the SmartMedia card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots.
Page 18: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when operating the camera. If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step. Shooting mode setting —...
Page 19: Getting Started
● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 20: Loading The Batteries
Loading the batteries This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important: ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged. ● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. Mode dial Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e.
Page 21: Selecting Optional Batteries Or Ac Adapter
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has an exceptionally long service life, it is convenient when traveling. The CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be recharged. Rechargeable batteries Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. In addition, the low-temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
Page 22 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 image downloads.
Page 23 Loading the batteries (Cont.) Note ● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. ● The lives of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. ● If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, image data will be corrupted.
Page 24: Card Basics
● 2 MB cards cannot be used. ● Commercially-available 5 V cards cannot be used. ● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as 3 V (3.3 V)) or a card that was formatted on another device (such as PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera (P.
Page 25: Inserting/Removing The Card
Card basics (Cont.) Inserting/removing the card Mode dial Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the mode dial is set to OFF). Open the card cover. Inserting the card Insert the card fully with the contact area facing towards the monitor side. Insert until you feel it locked into place.
Page 26: Power On/Off
Power on/off Mode dial Before turning the camera on, press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the mode dial to P, A/S/M/ ● The camera turns on. ● The lens moves out when the mode dial is not set to Set the mode dial to OFF.
Page 27: Card Check
Power on/off (Cont.) Card check When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Indications TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again.
Page 28: Date/Time Setting
Date/time setting It is possible to set the date/time of the camera’s built-in clock. Since the date and time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. Set the mode dial to P. ● Be sure to take off the lens cap before Arrow pad you turn the camera on (P.
Page 29 Date/time setting (Cont.) When is selected on the screen, Ññ press to select the date format. ● Select any one of the following formats: D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day) ● This step and the following steps show the SELECT procedure used when the date and time screen settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 30 Date/time setting (Cont.) Press ● The camera returns to the SETUP menu. ● If is pressed again, the menu will disappear. ● For a more accurate setting, do not press until the time is actually at 00 seconds. The camera’s built-in clock starts when you press this button.
Page 31: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language Select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Set the mode dial to P. ● Be sure to take the lens cap off before Arrow pad you turn the camera on (P.
Page 32: Adjusting The Diopter
Adjusting the diopter Turn the diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly. Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder AF target mark Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Page 33: Quick-Start Guide
Taking still pictures Remove the lens cap and set the mode dial to P. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Card access lamp To focus on the subject, press the shutter button halfway, slowly and gently. ●...
Page 34: Recording Movies
Recording movies Viewfinder Remove the lens cap and set the mode dial to ● The monitor turns on. Green lamp Point the camera towards a subject while viewing with the monitor. 320x240 320x240 Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. AF target mark ●...
Page 35: Viewing Still Pictures
Viewing still pictures Display the desired pictures Set the mode dial to using the arrow pad. (playback mode). ● Pictures indicated by movie frames. “Playing back movies” on page 120. Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind. Displays the next picture. Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
Page 36: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies Display the movie frame (picture with ) you want to play back. See steps 1 and 2 on page 34. Ñ Press on the arrow pad to Press ● The top menu appears. select MOVIE PLAY. MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU Ññ...
Page 37: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures Display the picture you want to protect by using the arrow pad. See steps 1 and 2 on page 34. Press . The picture is now protected. ● To cancel protection, press again. Displayed when a picture is protected. Note ●...
Page 38: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Display the picture you want to erase. steps 1 and 2 on page Press the (erase) button. ERASE SELECT When the ERASE screen Ñ appears, press to select YES. ● To cancel erasure, press ñ on the arrow pad to select NO, and press or the button.
Page 39: What Are The Menus
What are the menus? When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, the menu that appears on the monitor is generally called “the top menu”. Many functions of this camera are accessed using the menus. Below, we explain how the camera’s menus work, using examples of menus displayed in the P mode.
Page 40: How To Use The Menu
How to use the menu Ññ Press to select a tab and Press to display the top í í press menu. Press P top menu CAMERA tab DRIVE AUTO MODE MENU DRIVE FLASH ˙ É Pressing returns to the ¥ PICTURE tab tab selection.
Page 41 How to use the menu (Cont.) Ññ Ññ Press to select an item Press to select the setting. í and press Press to save the setting. ● To go back to shooting, press ALL RESET ENGLISH ENGLISH PW ON SETUP PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP PW OFF SETUP...
Page 42 Modes & Shortcut Menus top menu (same as in top menu (movie) top menu SCENE SELECT SCENE SELECT MODE MENU MODE MENU MODE MENU DRIVE DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM top menu (for still pictures) top menu (for movies) A/S/M/ top menu A/S/M/ MOVIE PLAY MODE MENU...
Page 43 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) Ññ In the shooting mode, the MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press to select a tab and display the associated menu items. CAMERA tab DRIVE PICTURE tab AUTO CARD tab SETUP tab FLASH CAMERA tab Sets self-timer shooting.
Page 44 Lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm to your P. 90 subject (super macro mode). PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with P. 96 Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. 2 IN 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession P. 98 and stores them as a single picture. FUNCTION Lets you shoot pictures in black &...
Page 45 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.) SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P.143 settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P. 30 PW ON SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when P.
Page 46 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) When a still picture is played back, the MODE MENU has 3 tabs. When a Ññ movie is played back, the MODE MENU has 2 tabs. Press to select a tab and display the associated menu items. The EDIT tab is not available during movie playback.
Page 47 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) (Cont.) SETUP tab SCREEN Registers a stored picture so that you can P. 160 SETUP select it in PW ON SETUP and/or PW OFF SETUP. Sets the beep sound (used for warnings. etc.) P. 156 to OFF/LOW/HIGH.
Page 48: Mode Setting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial Set the mode dial to any of the following Mode dial positions. Shooting mode: P, A/S/M/ Éí buttons ● Always remove the lens cap before turning on the camera since the lens automatically extends when the camera turns on. ●...
Page 49: Mode Setting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) A/S/M/ mode setting Éí buttons Mode dial When the mode dial is set to A/S/M/ , you can select any of the following shooting modes. Shooting mode: A (Aperture priority shooting, factory default setting), S (Shutter priority shooting), M (Manual shooting),...
Page 50: Shooting Modes
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Shooting modes Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. A/S/M/ Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual/My mode shooting For details on which shooting modes are selectable when the mode dial is set to A/S/M/...
Page 51 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) ●S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. “Shutter speed setting”...
Page 52 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Movie record/Scene program shooting For details on which shooting modes are selectable when the mode dial is set , refer to P. 47. ● Movie record Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically.
Page 53 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) ● Landscape+Scene shooting Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor landscape scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are reproduced vividly in this mode, the Landscape-Scene mode is excellent for shooting natural scenery.
Page 54 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting Mode dial setting Ññ buttons Select A from “A/S/M/ mode setting”. See P. 48. To increase the aperture value Ñ (F-number), press To decrease the aperture value ñ...
Page 55 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting Mode dial setting Ññ buttons Select S from “A/S/M/ mode setting”. See P. 48. To set a faster shutter speed, Ñ press To set a slower shutter speed, ñ...
Page 56 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting Mode dial setting ÑñÉí buttons Select M from “A/S/M/ mode setting”. See P. 48. To increase the aperture value É (F-number), press To set a faster shutter Ñ...
Page 57: Using My Mode
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Exposure differential Aperture (F-number) ● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0) Shutter speed between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera appears in the upper right-hand corner.
Page 58: How To Use The Shutter Button
How to use the shutter button Point the camera towards the subject. Shutter button Place the AF target mark on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Press the shutter button gently (halfway). ● When the focus and brightness (exposure) are locked, the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily.
Page 59: Focusing
Focusing Auto focus When you place the AF target mark on a Shutter button subject and press the shutter button halfway, the green lamp lights up. This means that focusing is being performed automatically. If the green lamp blinks, focusing is not correct.
Page 60 Focusing (Cont.) Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button (P.
Page 61 Focusing (Cont.) Compose your picture (point the camera towards the subject) while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway. Press the shutter button all the way. TIPS ● The green lamp blinks. T Focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button and position your subject again.
Page 62 Focusing (Cont.) Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T AF MODE T iESP or SPOT. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. “How to use the menu” (P. 39) Factory default setting: iESP button Note ●...
Page 63: Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark
Focusing (Cont.) AF AREA — Changing the position of the AF target mark Allows you to select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Arrow pad Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU í...
Page 64: Manual Focus
Focusing (Cont.) Manual focus If Auto focus is unable to lock, use manual focus. ÑñÉí buttons Mode dial setting Hold down for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press í to select MF. button 0.8m Ññ...
Page 65 Focusing (Cont.) Hold down for more than 1 second to save the setting. ● MF appears in red. Shoot. ● Focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel the saved MF setting, hold down again for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen.
Page 66 Focusing (Cont.) TIPS ● How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times T The MF can be locked at the same length as when you perform focus lock. Focus on anything within the AF target mark. Press the shutter button halfway to lock focus.
Page 67: Taking Still Pictures Taking Still Pictures While Using The Viewfinder
Taking still pictures Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you composed while viewing through the viewfinder. Mode dial Viewfinder setting Shutter button Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Place the subject on the AF target mark.
Page 68 Taking still pictures (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way. ● The green lamp next to the viewfinder blinks. When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take another shot. ● The card access lamp blinks while pictures are being stored on the card. ●...
Page 69: Taking Still Pictures While Using The Monitor
Taking still pictures (Cont.) Taking still pictures while using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. It is also possible to check information such as memory gauge, aperture or shutter speed, etc. Comparison of the viewfinder &...
Page 70 Taking still pictures (Cont.) Shutter button Mode dial setting Press the (monitor) button to turn on the monitor. ● In the A/S/M/ mode, the monitor turns on automatically. Monitor button Card access lamp Point the camera towards a subject while viewing with the monitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark.
Page 71 Taking still pictures (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way. ● The bottom of the memory gauge lights, the card access lamp blinks, and the camera begins storing pictures on the card. 2288x1712 Memory gauge TIPS ● The monitor does not turn on. T If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off.
Page 72 Recording movies Shutter button Mode dial setting Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AF target. ● The monitor turns on automatically. ● In the mode, the total recording time is shown. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card.
Page 73 Recording movies (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording. ● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing the movie on the card. ● When the card access lamp stops blinking, the camera has finished writing the movie to the card.
Page 74 Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 3x magnification (optical zoom limit, equivalent to 32 mm - 96 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the digital zoom with the 3x optical zoom, zoom magnification can be extended to a maximum of approx.
Page 75: Digital Zoom
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.) Digital zoom Mode dial setting Zoom lever In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. “How to use the menu” (P. 39) Press the zoom lever towards T.
Page 76: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control (P. 81). The flash modes are as follows: Auto-flash Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
Page 77: Flash Off
Flash shooting (Cont.) 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, or when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. Note ●...
Page 78 Flash shooting (Cont.) SLOW2: 2nd curtain (rear curtain) In contrast to 1st curtain, 2nd curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the taillights streaming backwards.
Page 79: Flash Mode Button ( ) (P
Flash shooting (Cont.) Using the slow synchronization flash SLOW Use the menu to select one of the 3 Slow synchronization flash modes (P. 76). Mode dial setting Flash mode button In the top menu, select MODE MENU T Shutter button CAMERA T SLOW T SLOW1,...
Page 80 Flash shooting (Cont.) Viewfinder Press the shutter button halfway. ● When the flash is ready to fire, the orange lamp lights. Orange lamp Press the shutter button all the way. ● The flash fires. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.8 m – 3.6 m (2.6 ft – 11.8 ft) T (max.): Approx.
Page 81 Flash shooting (Cont.) TIPS ● The flash does not fire. T Flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a bright subject, in the movie record mode, in the mode (P. 90), during sequential shooting ( *, BKT) (P. 92), when FUNCTION is set to WHITE BOARD/BLACK BOARD (P.
Page 82: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting (Cont.) Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. Mode dial setting Ññ...
Page 83 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness There are 3 metering methods: Digital ESP metering, spot metering and multi-metering. Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the frame and the area around it separately to determine the optimal exposure. Spot metering: See below. Multi-metering: See P.
Page 84 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) Multi-metering — Metering the exposure of more than one point in the frame Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. Useful with high-contrast subjects.
Page 85 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) ∑ Using multi-metering Point the AF target mark where you want to meter the exposure. Press the button. The subject’s brightness can be metered at up to 8 different points. ● A metering bar appears on the monitor. ●...
Page 86 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) Modes & Multi-metering A/S/M/ S-Prg – – : Available, – : Not available TIPS ● If multi-metering is not engaged T In the Digital ESP mode, multi-metering is not available. Set the metering mode to spot metering or spot metering + macro mode ●...
Page 87 AE lock — Locking the exposure Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings). For example, if nearly the whole frame is taken up with sky, shooting with automatic exposure will result in a dark subject.
Page 88 AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.) ∑ Using AE lock In the M or mode, multi-metering is not available. Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press the button. ● The monitor turns on automatically. ●...
Page 89 AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.) Modes & AE lock A/S/M/ S-Prg – – (except : Available, – : Not available TIPS ● How to save the locked Multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) T After step 1 or 2 of “Using AE lock”, hold down for more than 1 second.
Page 90 Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a Normal shooting subject. However, in the mode focusing is performed quickly. The (macro) mode allows you to shoot close to the subject (within 20 cm – 80 cm (0.6 ft –...
Page 91: Super Macro Mode
Super macro mode When is activated, you can shoot from as close as 2 cm to your subject. In the mode, normal shooting is also possible. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T CAMERA T .
Page 92: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera. Mode dial setting ÑñÉ buttons In the top menu, select MODE MENU T Shutter button CAMERA T T ON.
Page 93: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 3 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting , AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing BKT. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Drive mode : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed all the way.
Page 94 Sequential shooting (Cont.) Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting.
Page 95 Sequential shooting (Cont.) Ññ Press to select the number of frames to shoot (x3, x5), then press ● In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only x3 is available. SELECT Take pictures. ● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures.
Page 96 Sequential shooting (Cont.) Note ● In the following situations, sequential shooting ( , BKT) is not possible: – When the record mode is set to TIFF (P. 102) or when the SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE (P. 106). –...
Page 97: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with both Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards and CAMEDIA Master software. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using the provided CAMEDIA Master software.
Page 98 Panorama shooting (Cont.) Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures. ● Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. ●...
Page 99 ● If you take 10 pictures, a warning screen appears and no more pictures can be taken. ● The panorama mode is only available with the OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. ● The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. To connect each picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary.
Page 100 2 IN 1 Taking two-in-one pictures (Cont.) í button í Press ● The two-in-one picture mode is set. button Take the first shot. ● The subject will be on the left in the 1’st combined image. 2288x1712 2288x1712 Take the second shot in succession. ●...
Page 101 FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures Lets you add special effect to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK&WHITE : Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA : Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD : Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on white backgrounds emphasized to make them easier to read.
Page 102 FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures (Cont.) TIPS ● If letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD T Use exposure compensation (P. 108). Note ● When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash does not fire. ●...
Page 103: Record Mode
Record mode Selecting record modes Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions, compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 103. The numbers in the table are approximate.
Page 104: Still Picture Record Modes
Record mode (Cont.) Still Picture Record Modes The memory capacity listed here is approximate. Record Memory capacity in # of shots Resolution Compression File format mode 16MB 32MB 2288x1712 2288x1520 2048x1536 TIFF Uncompressed TIFF 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 2288x1712 2288x1520 compression ENLARGE SIZE 3200x2400...
Page 105 Record mode (Cont.) Mode dial setting ÑñÉí buttons In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T PICTURE T , then press “How to use the menu” (P. 39) ● When is displayed on the top menu, Ñ É ñ press according to the arrow shown next to...
Page 106 Record mode (Cont.) TIPS ● Resolution: The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so less pictures can be saved to a card.
Page 107: Enlarge Size
Record mode (Cont.) The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed without losing the image borders at a photo lab. When is activated, resolution is 2288 x 1520 pixels. In the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode, you can select .
Page 108: Iso Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low-light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may make give them a grainy appearance. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 109: Exposure Compensation
ISO sensitivity (Cont.) Note ● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise. ● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The scale is approximate. ● When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions without a flash, ISO automatically increases;...
Page 110: White Balance
Exposure compensation (Cont.) Modes & Exposure Compensation A/S/M/ S-Prg – (except : Available, – : Not available TIPS ● Often, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting towards “+” makes these subjects closer to their real shades.
Page 111: Auto (Auto White Balance)
White balance (Cont.) AUTO (auto white balance) Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source. PRESET (preset white balance) Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of the light. Press Ññ to select either of the following settings and press .
Page 112 White balance (Cont.) (One-Touch white balance) This function is useful when you need more precise white balance than PRESET WB can give. To set the proper white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance.
Page 113: White Balance Adjustment
White balance (Cont.) Note ● Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting. ● When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at white paper, the setting may be incorrect if the light reflected by the paper is too bright or dark.
Page 114: Sharpness
Sharpness This function adjusts the sharpness of images. Ññí buttons Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T PICTURE T SHARPNESS. Press “How to use the menu” (P. 39) To increase sharpness (+): Ñ Press Image contours emphasized, making the image appear button...
Page 115 Contrast This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid. Ññí buttons Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU í...
Page 116: Saturation
Saturation This function adjusts the color depth level. Ññí buttons Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SATURATION. Press í “How to use the menu” (P. 39) To increase saturation (+): Ñ Press . Colors become darker and button more intense.
Page 117: Noise Reduction
Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that appears on images during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 118: Single-Frame Playback
Playing back still pictures Single-frame playback Plays back one picture. Mode dial Mode dial setting Set the mode dial to (playback mode). ● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
Page 119: Quick View
Playing back still pictures (Cont.) 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 quickly. Every picture and function available in playback mode is also available in Quick View.
Page 120: Slide-Show
Slide-show This function displays pictures from the card one after another. Movies are played back like still pictures, starting from the first frame. Ñ Mode dial button setting Display a still picture. Then, press to display the top menu. Ñ Press to start the slide-show.
Page 121 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY This function lets you play back or edit movies. Arrow pad Mode dial setting Use the arrow pad to select a picture with button Playback top menu (movies) Press to display the top menu. MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU...
Page 122 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Ñ Press ● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed. MOVIE PLAY screen MOVIE PLAYBACK: Plays back movies (P. 122). MOVIE PLA MOVIE PLAY INDEX: MOVIE PLAYBACK Displays movies as indexes of 9 still INDEX frames (P.
Page 123: Movie Playback
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. ÑñÉí buttons Mode dial setting Follow steps 1-3 on pages 120 and 121. Ññ Press select MOVIE PLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAY screen. Press to start playback. button ●...
Page 124 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Ññ Press to select items. Press to start your choice. ● When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below. ● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE É PLAY screen appears. To exit, press Displaying movies using the arrow pad Ñ...
Page 125: Index
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) INDEX Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be saved on the card as still pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode as movies (see below). Record mode when Record mode when stored as an index the movie is shot...
Page 126 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Last-frame selection screen Select the last frame of the index using the arrow pad (See step 3). Press ● INDEX screen appears. INDEX screen Saves the index on the card. The menu INDEX INDEX disappears from the screen.
Page 127: Edit
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) EDIT This function allows you to edit movies by erasing parts you do not want. ÑñÉí buttons Mode dial setting Follow steps 1-3 on pages 120 and 121. Ññ Press to select EDIT on the MOVIE PLAY screen.
Page 128 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Last-frame selection screen Select the last frame of the movie by using the arrow pad. (See step 3) Press ● EDIT screen appears. EDIT screen Selects NEW FILE or OVERWRITE. EDIT EDIT * NEW FILE saves the edited movie as a new movie with a different file name.
Page 129 Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Press to run your choice. ● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE É PLAY screen appears. To exit, press Ññ ● When OK is selected, press select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press .
Page 130: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5 – 4 times. Mode dial setting Arrow pad Zoom lever With the arrow pad, select the picture you want to enlarge.
Page 131: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, or 16 (see the next page). Index display (9-frame) In the single-frame playback mode (P.
Page 132: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index display (Cont.) TIPS ● How to view a full-size picture from the index T Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom lever toward T. Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display. Arrow pad Zoom lever Mode dial...
Page 133: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures Allows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones. : Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and saves the picture as a new file. Use this function to make the image file size smaller, for instances such as attaching the picture to e-mail.
Page 134: Trimming Pictures
Editing still pictures (Cont.) Ññ Press to select the file size and press to edit. ● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to normal display. Note ● In the following cases, is not available: –...
Page 135 Editing still pictures (Cont.) Arrow pad Ññ Press to select and press ● The trim screen appears. Set the top left corner point of the desired picture. Move the corner point of the trimming frame using the zoom lever. Press to save the top left corner button point.
Page 136 Editing still pictures (Cont.) Set the bottom right corner point using the zoom lever as described in step 4. Press to save the bottom right corner point. ● Press the arrow pad to move the trimming frame. Press the arrow corresponding to the direction you want to move.
Page 137: Protect
Protect It is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single- frame/all-frame erase function. Mode dial setting Arrow pad Display the picture you want to protect by using the arrow pad. Press .
Page 138: Single-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at a time or to all the pictures in the card. Note ● It is not possible to erase protected pictures or pictures stored on a card that has a write-protect seal.
Page 139: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures (Cont.) All-frame erase This function erases all still pictures and movies on the card, except protected ones (P. 136). Ñ button Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP. “How to use the menu”...
Page 140: Formatting Cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with this camera. If you are going to use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera before use.
Page 141: Playback On A Tv
Playback on a TV Use the provided video cable to play back recorded images on your TV. Mode dial setting Make sure that the TV and camera power are off . Connect the camera’s VIDEO OUT jack Mode dial to the TV using the video cable. Connector cover Connect to the TV's video input (yellow) terminal.
Page 142 Playback on a TV (Cont.) TIPS ● The optional AC adapter is recommended when using the camera with a TV. ● Images can be rotated only when they are played back on a TV. See the next page for details. Note ●...
Page 143: Picture Rotation
Playback on a TV (Cont.) Picture rotation There may be times when you want to rotate a picture. For example, pictures taken with the camera held vertically are also oriented vertically (i.e. longer vertically than horizontally). With picture rotation, you can turn them horizontally, 90 degrees clockwise, or counter-clockwise.
Page 144 All reset — Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current settings. OFF: The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved. ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings (P. 144). The settings affected by All Reset are listed below.
Page 145 All reset — Saving the camera’s settings (Cont.) Items that All Reset affects Factory default Factory default Setting Setting setting setting FNo (P. 53) F2.8 DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 74) SHUTTER (P. 54) 1/1000 FULLTIME AF (P. 61) (P. 108) ±0 AF MODE (P.
Page 146: Custom Button
Custom button Menu items listed in the table below can be set to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently-used functions by pressing only one button. The factory default setting is “ (virtual dial)”. Custom button Available Items Settings...
Page 147: Setting The Custom Button
Custom Button (Cont.) Setting the custom button Ññí buttons Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T CUSTOM BUTTON. Press í “How to use the menu” (P. 39) ● The CUSTOM BUTTON screen appears. Select the function you want by using Ññ...
Page 148: Using The Custom Button
Custom Button (Cont.) Using the custom button Mode dial setting Press the (custom) button. ● The function currently set to the custom button appears. button Set following the below: Ex: When INFO is set to the custom button. INFO OFF INFO ON Press this button.
Page 149: Shortcut
Shortcut You can replace 2 functions, which are of functions on the top menu other than MODE MENU, with those listed in the table below. This is useful when you want to MODE MENU quickly go to frequently-used functions. DRIVE Shortcut menu Available Menu Items Settings...
Page 150: Setting The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Setting the shortcut menu Assign functions to the A and B positions on the top menu. MODE MENU The items you can change on the top menu vary depending on the camera's mode. Ññí buttons Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU í...
Page 151: Using The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Using the shortcut menu Mode dial setting ñÉ buttons Press to display the top menu. ● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu. Press the arrow pad according to the arrow (ß¥) shown next to each item. ●...
Page 152: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the mode is set to , your customized settings are activated. When the camera is in the P or (except ), you can also save some of the settings you are using in MY MODE SETUP.
Page 153 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) “MY MODE SETUP” screen The “MY MODE SETUP” screen MY MODE SETUP MY MODE SETUP appears. Ññ MY MODE1 Press to select a My Mode MY MODE MY MODE2 position. You save the My Mode setting MY MODE MY MODE3 from...
Page 154 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Set CUSTOM on the MY MODE SETUP Ññ screen. Press to select the í functions you want, then press Select the setting within the function Ññ by using , then press ● Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to change other functions.
Page 155 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Available Items and Factory Default Settings Factory default Factory default Setting Setting setting setting P/A/S/M/S-Prg DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 49 – 52) (P. 74) FNo (P. 53) F2.8 FULLTIME AF (P. 61) SHUTTER (P. 54) 1/1000 AF MODE (P. 60) iESP (P.
Page 156: Information Display
Information display INFO Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 12 to 15.
Page 157: Monitor Brightness Adjustment
Monitor brightness adjustment Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. Ññ buttons Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T “How to use the menu” (P. 39) Ñ To brighten the monitor, press . To ñ darken it, press .
Page 158: Histogram Display
Histogram display You can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of the subject in your monitor during shooting. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting modes and playback mode.
Page 159: Rec View
Rec View You can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitor during shooting. The image being recorded onto the card is displayed. This is useful for a brief check of images you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway at any time displays the image the camera is currently aimed at.
Page 160: Power On/Off Display Setting
Power on/off display setting You can select a picture to display when the power is turned on/off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on/off (P. 160). To select the already registered picture, select “2”. PW ON SETUP: Selects the picture that will be displayed when the power is turned on.
Page 161: Screen Setup
Screen setup You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on/off. For more information on this function, refer to “Power on/off display setting” (P. 159). Ññíñ Mode dial buttons setting Play back a picture you want to register.
Page 162 Screen setup (Cont.) When selecting PW ON Select a picture you want to register. SCREEN SETUP Press SET AS PW ON SCREEN ● The SCREEN SETUP screen appears and asks if you are sure you want to register a picture. CANCEL CANCEL SELECT...
Page 163: 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. ● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO.
Page 164 File name (Cont.) Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T FILE NAME. “How to use the menu” (P. 39) button Select RESET or AUTO, then press Factory default setting: RESET MY MODE SETUP MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME FILE NAME RESET...
Page 165: Pixel Mapping
Pixel Mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing circuit automatically. 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 166: Measurement Units: M/Ft (Meters/Feet)
Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet) Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. (P. 63) At close ranges, the camera replaces meters/feet with centimeters/inches. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T m/ft T m or ft.
Page 167: Video Output Selection
Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Select the video signal type before shooting. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded images properly on your TV. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 168: How To Print Pictures
DPOF- compatible printing service labs or a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or P-200 digital printer: If you insert a card with Print Reserve data into the printer, printing is possible without using a computer.
Page 169 (index-display mode), it is possible to confirm the print reserve status. ● This camera cannot be directly connected to printers such as the Olympus P-300 digital printer. ● Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
Page 170 All-frame Print Reserve Mode dial button Arrow pad setting Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture. ● You cannot use Print reserve on pictures with button Press ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED...
Page 171 All-frame Print Reserve (Cont.) After all settings are complete, press ● The top menu appears. Press to exit from the top menu. ● The screen exits from the Print Reserve mode. ● The playback mode is restored and the Print Reserve mark and number of prints are displayed.
Page 172 Single-frame print reserve (Cont.) Select a frame you want to print. Press ● The menu appears. ’02.12.23 21:56 SELECT When selecting a frame for Print Reserve Select an appropriate Print reserve setting (see below) using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINT MORE: Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size.
Page 173 Single-frame print reserve (Cont.) In the screen, set x (number of prints), (date/time) and (trimming). When setting is complete, press ● A picture is played back. Increases the number. Select x (number of prints) (date/time). Decreases the number. DATE SELECT SELECT To “Trimming setting”...
Page 174: Trimming Setting
Trimming setting Mode dial setting It is possible to enlarge a part of a recorded picture and to print out the enlarged section only. Do steps 1 – 5 of “Single-frame print reserve”. In step 5, select 170 – 172). has been set already, the screen appears.
Page 175 Trimming setting (Cont.) Press to save the top left corner point. Set the bottom right corner point using the zoom lever as described in step 2. Press to save the bottom right corner point. ● The trimming size is displayed for approx.
Page 176 Trimming setting (Cont.) To complete setting, press twice. É Press to select END. ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. SINGLE PRINT MORE CANCEL É Press repeatedly until the PRINT ORDER screen disappears. ● The top menu appears. Press to exit from the top menu. Note ●...
Page 177: Resetting Print Reserve
Resetting Print Reserve Allows you to reset all Print Reserve settings for pictures stored on a card. Mode dial setting Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture. ● You cannot use Print reserve on pictures with Press to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen.
Page 178: Using The Fl-40 External Flash
External flash Using the FL-40 external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-40 external flash, which can be used either by itself or together with the main flash. If the FL-40 is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the main flash and external flash to function together.
Page 179: Using Commercially Available External Flashes
External flash (Cont.) Flash mode button Turn on the external flash. ● The mode for the external flash is TTL- AUTO. ● When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the external flash begins communicating with the camera and automatically switches to TTL-AUTO. Press the (flash mode) button to select the camera’s flash mode (P.
Page 180 External flash (Cont.) Select M from “A/S/M/ mode setting” (P. 48). Adjust the shutter speed and the aperture (P. 55). ● Remember that a slow shutter speed can produce blurred images. For the best results, we recommend that you set the shutter speed from 1/200 to 1/300 seconds.
Page 181: Compatible Commercially Available External Flashes
External flash (Cont.) Compatible commercially available external flashes When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro terminal. If one of these is used, it may damage the camera, and/or the camera may not function normally.
Page 182: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. P. 19 1 The batteries are 1 Replace the batteries with exhausted. new ones. P. 25 2 The power is off. 2 Set the mode dial to any position except OFF to turn on the power.
Page 183 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. 1 Set the mode dial to any P. 47 1 The mode dial is set to position except 2 Wait until there is room in P.
Page 184 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The date recorded with the image data is wrong. P. 27 1 The date is not set. 1 Set the date. The clock adjustment is not factory- preset. P. 27 2 The camera has been 2 Set the date again.
Page 185 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 117 1 The camera is in the shooting mode. 2 NO PICTURE appears on the P.
Page 186 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash. P. 75 1 The flash is in the auto- 1 This “red-eye phenomenon” flash mode. occurs with all cameras when a flash is used.
Page 187 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The picture is too bright. P. 78 1 The flash mode was 1 Select a flash mode other set to the Fill-in flash than the Fill-in flash mode. mode. P. 108 2 The subject was 2 Adjust the exposure excessively illuminated.
Page 188 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The picture has obscured edge(s). 1 Hold the camera correctly, P. 31 1 The lens was partly blocked by a finger or keeping your fingers and the the strap. strap away from the lens. Halation produces unnatural colors in a picture.
Page 189: User Maintenance
User maintenance After use Turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. (P. 25) Remove the batteries (P. 19). When using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet. Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Page 190: Error Codes
Error codes If there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear. Possible Corrective Monitor indications causes action The card is not Insert a card correctly or inserted, or it cannot insert a different card. be recognized. No more pictures Replace the card or erase can be taken.
Page 191 The battery is dead. Install either new or freshly The camera stops charged batteries. working. The green lamp and orange lamp blink at the same time. Other indications Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or customer support department (see back cover).
Page 192: Menu Maps
Menu maps P mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU (P. 91) OFF, ON CAMERA DRIVE (P. 92) , BKT ( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5) ISO (P. 107) AUTO, 100, 200, 400 (P. 81) –2.0 – +2.0 FLASH (P. 177) SLOW (P.
Page 193 Menu maps (Cont.) P mode (cont.) Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET (P. 143) OFF, ON (P. 30) ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL PW ON SETUP (P. 159) OFF, 1, 2 PW OFF SETUP (P. 159) OFF, 1, 2 REC VIEW (P.
Page 194 Menu maps (Cont.) A/S/M/ mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU (P. 91) OFF, ON CAMERA DRIVE (P. 92) , BKT ( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5) ISO (P. 107) 100, 200, 400 (P. 81) –2.0 – +2.0 FLASH (P. 177) SLOW (P.
Page 195 Menu maps (Cont.) A/S/M/ mode (Cont.) Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET (P. 143) OFF, ON (P. 30) ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL PW ON SETUP (P. 159) OFF, 1, 2 PW OFF SETUP (P. 159) OFF, 1, 2 REC VIEW (P.
Page 196 Menu maps (Cont.) mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU (P. 91) OFF, ON CAMERA DRIVE (P. 92) , BKT ( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5) ISO (P. 107) AUTO, 100, 200, 400 (P. 81) –2.0 – +2.0 FLASH (P. 177) SLOW (P.
Page 197 Menu maps (Cont.) mode (cont.) Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET (P. 143) OFF, ON (P. 30) ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL PW ON SETUP (P. 159) OFF, 1, 2 PW OFF SETUP (P. 159) OFF, 1, 2 REC VIEW (P.
Page 198 Menu maps (Cont.) mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU CAMERA (P. 91) OFF, ON ISO (P. 107) AUTO, 100, 200, 400 (P. 90) OFF, ON FUNCTION (P. 100) OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA PICTURE WB (P. 109) AUTO, PRESET ( (P. 112) –7 –...
Page 199 Menu maps (Cont.) mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU EDIT (P. 132) 640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL (P. 133) , CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP (P. 139) ALL ERASE, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET (P. 143) OFF, ON (P. 30) ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL PW ON SETUP (P.
Page 200 Menu functions & factory default settings Mode A S M Function – – SCENE SELECT – – A/S/M/ – – DRIVE AUTO – AUTO – – FLASH SLOW1 – SLOW – NOISE REDUCTION (Always set to – ON in OFF (This MULTI METERING function is not –...
Page 201 Menu functions & factory default settings (Cont.) Mode A S M Function – AUTO (when selecting PRESET: – – SHARPNESS – CONTRAST – SATURATION 640 x – ALL RESET ENGLISH PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP – REC VIEW HIGH –...
Page 202 Modes & Shooting functions Mode A S M Function Taking still pictures – Recording movies – – – A/S/M/ mode – – – setting mode setting – – Aperture value – – – setting Aperture priority – – – shooting Shutter speed setting –...
Page 203 Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.) Mode A S M Function Flash intensity – control Spot metering Multi metering – AE lock Macro shooting Super macro shooting Self-timer shooting Sequential shooting – AF sequential – shooting Auto bracketing – Panorama – (not available in shooting 2 in 1 shooting...
Page 204 Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.) Mode A S M Function Contrast setting Saturation setting Noise reduction Available only in – Custom button – setting Shortcut setting – All reset Language selection Beep Rec view – Information display – Histogram display –...
Page 205: Specifications
1280 x 960 pixels (TIFF/SQ1) 1024 x 768 pixels (TIFF/SQ2) 640 x 480 pixels (TIFF/SQ2) Lens Olympus lens 6.5 mm to 19.5 mm, f2.8 , 8 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 32 mm to 96 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Photometric system...
Page 206 Specifications (Cont.) Monitor 1.8" TFT color LCD display Approx. 114,000 pixels Battery charging time Approx. 6 sec. (at normal temperature with new for flash batteries) Autofocus TTL system autofocus, Contrast detection system, ∞ ∞ Focusing range: 2 cm to (0.7 in to Outer connector DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), VIDEO OUT jack,...
Page 207: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode Backlight You set the aperture yourself and A light source to illuminate the the camera automatically varies monitor from behind the screen. the shutter speed so that the CCD (Charge-coupled Device) picture is taken with the best This converts light passing through exposure.
Page 208 Glossary of terms (Cont.) DPOF (Digital Print Order EV (Exposure Value) Format) A system for measuring exposure. This is for saving desired print EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 settings on digital cameras. By and the shutter speed is 1 second. entering which images to print and The EV then increases by 1 each the number of copies of each, the...
Page 209 Glossary of terms (Cont.) JPEG (Joint Photographic Ring Flash Experts Group) A flash unit that uses a circular A compression format for color still xenon fluorescent tube as its light images. Photographs (images) source. shot using this camera are S (Shutter Priority) Mode recorded onto the SmartMedia Also called Shutter Priority AE card in JPEG format when the...
Page 210 Glossary of terms (Cont.) TTL (Through-The-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an external flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured by the light receptor in the camera as it passes through the lens.
Page 211: Index
Index AC adapter ........20 Index display ......130 AE lock ..........86 ISO ..........107 All-frame erase......138 All reset ........143 Aperture ........53 JPEG (compressed)....105 Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)....34, 39 Auto focus ........58 Macro shooting......89 Macro/Spot button ( ) ..10 Battery ..........19 Manual focus ........63 Beep..........156 Manual focus button......10 Menu ..........39...
Page 212 Index (Cont.) Quick view ........118 Record mode ......102 Resizing pictures ....132 Rotation button......10 Selecting a language ..30 Self-timer shooting ......91 Sequential shooting ......92 Shooting modes ......49 Shutter button........57 Shutter speed........54 Single-frame erase ....137 Sleep mode ......25, 208 Slide-show ......119 Slow synchronization SLOW ..76 SmartMedia ........23 Spot metering...
Page 213 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/ Adobe [Photoshop] Support Adobe software updates and technical information can be obtained at: http://www.adobe.com/support/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.
Page 214 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 215 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 216 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 217 Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X (10.0)
Page 218 Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
Page 219 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 220 Identifying the OS A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 221 Windows Windows Windows Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 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 222: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB driver for Windows 98”. If the installer is not automatically launched, select “Run..” on the “Start” menu and then execute “(drive letter):/ Information.exe”.
Page 223 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 224: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
Page 225 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 226 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 227: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...
Page 228: 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 229 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 230: Downloading Images To Your Computer
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
Page 231: 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. File name Folder name (Example) (Example) Serial number...
Page 232 Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder).
Page 233: 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 Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location...
Page 234 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp...
Page 235 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 236 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 237 Connecting the camera to the computer Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual.
Page 238 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 239 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 240 Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
Page 241 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 242 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
Page 243 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 244 • Windows XP *Certain card readers may not be compatible with Mac OS X. • Mac OS 9/X Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information. Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Use the optional PC card adapter.
Page 245 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/ Adobe [Photoshop] Support Adobe software updates and technical information can be obtained at: http://www.adobe.com/support/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.

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