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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-750 Ultra Zoom
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA C-750 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
  • Page 2 DIGITAL CAMERA C-750 Ultra 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 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-750 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 4: Basic Photography

    Contents Names of parts P.10 Getting started P.17 Introduction of the camera’s functions Using the menus P.32 Basic Photography Shooting basics P.42 Flash P.55 Advanced Photography To get that particular shot Advanced shooting P.67 using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings. Adjusting the image quality P.99 and exposure...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ......... . 4 Names of parts .
  • Page 6 Contents If correct focus cannot be obtained ..... 49 Using the Focus Lock function ..... 49 Subjects that are difficult to focus on .
  • Page 7 Contents Macro mode shooting ......84 Super macro mode shooting ..... . 85 Self-timer shooting .
  • Page 8 Contents 7 Playback Viewing still pictures ......116 QUICK VIEW........117 Close-up playback .
  • Page 9 Contents Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment ... 151 REC VIEW ........152 SLEEP - Sleep Timer .
  • Page 10 Contents Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Note Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.

  • Page 11: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g P.53, 118, 119 Shutter button g P.46 Mode dial g P.42 Self-timer/Remote control lamp Remote control receiver g P.86, 87 Flash g P.55 Hot shoe g P.63 Strap eyelet g P.17 Microphone g P.97, 98, 130 Speaker g P.156...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts P

    Names of parts Viewfinder g P.12, 30, 46 Diopter adjustment dial g P.30 Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) g P.86, 87 Erase button (S) g P.135 Macro/Spot button (() g P.79, 84 Print button (<) g P.165 Flash lever g P.55 Flash mode button (#) g P.55 Protect button (0) g...

  • Page 13: Viewfinder And Monitor Indications

    Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“Information display” (P.150) Shooting modes F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1600 1200 1600 1200...
  • Page 14 Names of parts Item Indications Ref. Page !, #, $, #SLOW1, 10 Flash mode P.55 H SLOW1, #SLOW2 w -2.0 – +2.0 11 Flash intensity control P.62 o, j, i, k, BKT 12 Drive P.89 13 Self-timer P.86 < Remote control P.87 14 Sound record P.97...
  • Page 15 Names of parts Playback mode 1600 1600 1200 1200 Still picture Movie Item Indications Ref. Page e, f 1 Battery check P.15 < × 10 2 Print reservation, P.165 Number of prints P.122 Movie 3 Sound record P.97 4 Protect P.134 5 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2...

  • Page 16: Memory Gauge

    Names of parts • The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from Note those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function. Memory gauge Battery check F2.8...

  • Page 17: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33). This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Note • Attach the strap correctly as shown above 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.

  • Page 19: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the batteries This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. •...
  • Page 20 Loading the batteries Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down C and slide it in the direction shown D. • Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge. •...

  • Page 21: Selecting Optional Batteries Or An Ac Adapter

    AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads. 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.
  • Page 22 Loading the batteries • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to Note use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Card

    Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 – 256MB) • 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. g“CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards”...

  • Page 24: Removing The Card

    Inserting a card Insert the card in the appropriate direction. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card will stop with a click when it is inserted all the way to the end. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.

  • Page 25: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. Press the power switch. Mode dial • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q.

  • Page 26: Startup/Shutdown Screen

    Power on/off Startup/Shutdown screen You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor and sound that will be played when turning the camera on or off. (P.157) You can also adjust the volume of the sound. (P.156) Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) If the card is not recognized (card check)

  • Page 27: 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 language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch Mode dial the power switch to turn the...

  • Page 28: Power Switch

    Selecting a language Press ac to select W, then press d. ALL RESEt ENGLISH ENGLISH ON / SEtUP REC VIEW 3 MIN 3 MIN SLEEP Press ac to select a language, then press e. ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt Press e again to exit the menu. Power switch To turn the camera off, press the power switch.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch Mode dial the power switch to turn the camera on. Arrow pad OK button Press e. • The top menu is displayed. DRIVE Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU MODE MENU.
  • Page 30 Setting the date and time Press ac 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 d. • Move to the year setting. SELECt • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the viewfinder To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. Set the mode dial to h and Power switch Mode dial press the power switch. •...

  • Page 32: Holding The Camera

    Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

  • Page 33: Using The Menus

    2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder). The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is displayed.

  • Page 34: How To Use The Menus

    How to use the menus Press e to display the top Press ac to select menu. Press d. a tab, then press d. Top menu CAMERA tab DRIVE DRIVE MODE MENU A/S/M SLOW SLOW1 SLOW1 Press b to return to the PICTURE tab tab selection screen.
  • Page 35 How to use the menus Press ac to select an Press acto select a item, then press d. setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu DRIVE and return to shooting status. A/S/M SLOW1 SLOW1 SLOW AUtO DRIVE...

  • Page 36: Shortcut Menus

    Shortcut menus Shooting modes h mode i j k l m n mode o r p P modes DRIVE DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM CARD SEtUP MODE MENU MODE MENU (Factory default setting) DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), P.89 k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing).

  • Page 37: Playback Mode

    Shortcut menus Playback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.121 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back movies. P.122 PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 INDEX P.124 frames.

  • Page 38: Mode Menus

    Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modes DRIVE CAMERA tab PICTURE tab A/S/M CARD tab SLOW1 SLOW1 SLOW SETUP tab CAMERA tab Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential DRIVE...
  • Page 39 Allows pictures to be taken as close as 3 P.85 cm/1.2" from the subject. Allows panorama pictures to be taken PANORAMA P.92 with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in 2 IN 1 succession and stores them as a single P.94 picture.
  • Page 40 Mode Menus CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. P.111 Adjusts the level of color depth without SATURATION P.112 changing the tint. CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.148 SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current camera ALL RESET P.137 settings when you turn off the power.
  • Page 41 Mode Menus Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab ∗1 PLAY tab Adds sound to a still picture already P.130 taken. ∗1 The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback. ∗2 EDIT tab Makes the file size smaller and saves it P.131 as a new file.
  • Page 42 Mode Menus Sets the date and time. P.28 Selects NTSC or PAL according to your VIDEO OUT TV’s video signal type. TV video signal P.162 types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the P.120 index display. Sets the beep sound used for button operations and warnings, and adjusts P.154...

  • Page 43: Shooting Basics

    3 Shooting basics Shooting modes The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve.
  • Page 44 Shooting modes you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. k Landscape+Portrait shooting Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus.
  • Page 45 Shooting modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus.

  • Page 46: Movie Record

    Shooting modes Setting the shutter speed higher Setting the shutter speed lower lets you capture fast-moving blurs a moving subject, giving the action without blur. impression of movement. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving. M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.

  • Page 47: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Mode dial Set the mode dial to h i j Shutter button k l m o r p P and Mode dial Flash lever press the power switch. g“Power on/off”...
  • Page 48 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, F2.8 F2.8 the green lamp lights (focus lock). • The AF target mark moves to the focused position. • The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode).
  • Page 49 Taking still pictures To record sound with the picture → → → → You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.97) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound”...

  • Page 50: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

    If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function Mode dial Position the AF target mark on the F2.8...

  • Page 51: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g“AE LOCK - Locking the exposure” (P.82) Fix the focus position.

  • Page 52: Recording Movies

    Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time. Mode dial Set the mode dial to n and press Shutter button the power switch. Mode dial g“Power on/off” (P.24) •...
  • Page 53 Recording movies • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it Note with your camera. g“CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards” (P.148) • When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording.

  • Page 54: Zoom

    Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 40x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom. During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification is 2.5x.

  • Page 55: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom

    Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE Zoom lever MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ON, and press e. ZOOM g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Mode dial In the top menu, select DIGITAL Arrow pad...

  • Page 56: Flash

    4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial Push the flash lever up. ( ) •...
  • Page 57 Flash shooting Press the shutter button halfway. # mark • In conditions where the flash will fire, # F2.8 F2.8 lights. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 1600 1200 1600 1200 Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
  • Page 58 Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash standby) indication blinks. → → → → The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) → → → → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level.
  • Page 59 Flash shooting 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 60: Flash Off

    Flash shooting 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 61 Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires 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 tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.

  • Page 62: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash

    Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE #SLOW MENU CAMERA #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button DRIVE A/S/M SLO W1...

  • Page 63: Flash Intensity Control

    Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.

  • Page 64: External Flash (Optional)

    External flash (optional) Using the external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-20 or FL-40 external flash. If an external flash is used, the flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera like the built-in flash. You cannot use the built-in flash and the external flash together.
  • Page 65 External flash (optional) Press # to set the flash mode. g“Flash shooting” (P.55) • If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the built-in flash by itself. Note...

  • Page 66: Using Commercially Available External Flashes

    External flash (optional) Using commercially available external flashes Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used. (Unlike the FL-20 and FL-40, the amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes.) For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page.

  • Page 67: Compatible Commercially Available External Flashes

    External flash (optional) 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 68: Advanced Shooting

    5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA A/S/M S or M, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) •...

  • Page 69: Aperture Priority Shooting

    Aperture priority shooting Mode dial Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions.

  • Page 70: Shutter Priority Shooting

    Shutter priority shooting Mode dial Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.

  • Page 71: Manual Shooting

    Manual shooting Mode dial Select M mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. Arrow pad : The aperture value decreases. Custom button a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.

  • Page 72: Using My Mode

    Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. You can also save the settings you are currently using.

  • Page 73: Focusing Applications

    Focusing applications AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.

  • Page 74: Fulltime Af - A Reliable Time-Saving Way To Focus

    Focusing applications FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...

  • Page 75: Af Area - Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark

    Focusing applications AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial Set the AF MODE to SPOT. g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range”...

  • Page 76: Af Lock - Locking The Focus

    Focusing applications AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. Mode dial Register the AF lock function on Shutter button g“Setting the custom button” (P.140) Position the AF target mark on the x AEL/Custom button subject you want to focus on and press x.
  • Page 77 Focusing applications TIPS How to save the locked focus after AF MEMORY mark shooting (AF MEMORY) F2.8 F2.8 Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMORY mark AF MEMORY appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY, press x again.

  • Page 78: Manual Focus

    Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial Hold down e for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF. Arrow pad OK button F2.8...

  • Page 79: Take The Picture

    Focusing applications Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus Hold down e for more than 1 F2.8 F2.8 second to display the focus distance selection screen. Press d to select AF, then press e. •...

  • Page 80: Metering

    Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.

  • Page 81: Multi Metering

    Metering MULTI METERING Mode dial When using the camera in the ( Macro/Spot button p mode, multi-metering is AEL/Custom button not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. g“A/S/M mode” (P.67) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button.
  • Page 82 Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing x twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. The average for the 2 Indicates how much F2.8 F2.8...

  • Page 83: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure

    AE LOCK - Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame.
  • Page 84 AE LOCK - Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the F2.8 F2.8 subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 85: Macro Mode Shooting

    Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8"...

  • Page 86: Super Macro Mode Shooting

    Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.6" × 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.

  • Page 87: 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. Mode dial Select Y by repeatedly pressing Self-timer/Remote control button Shutter button...

  • Page 88: Remote Control Shooting

    Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mode dial Mount the camera on a tripod or Self-timer/Remote control button place it on a stable, flat surface.
  • Page 89 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 90: Sequential Shooting

    Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF.

  • Page 91: Auto Bracketing

    Sequential shooting Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it DRIVE pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. A/S/M • During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the viewfinder and SLOW monitor.
  • Page 92 Sequential shooting Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d. CANCEL SELECt Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e. • Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears. Take the picture.

  • Page 93: Panorama - Panorama Shooting

    PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE...
  • Page 94 • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards. • Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many Note panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode.

  • Page 95: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures

    2 IN 1 - 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. Picture when played back Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA...
  • Page 96 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available. Note • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e.

  • Page 97: Function - Adding Special Effects To Pictures

    FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects 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 a white background emphasized to make them easier to read.

  • Page 98: Recording Sound With Still Pictures

    Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE Shutter button...

  • Page 99: Recording Sound With Movies

    Recording sound with movies • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. Note • It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. •...

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure

    6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
  • Page 101 Record mode Still Picture Record Modes Memory capacity in no. of shots Record File Resolution Compression 32MB mode format With sound Without sound 2288 × 1712 — 2288 × 1520 — 2048 × 1536 — TIFF 1600 × 1200 Uncompressed TIFF —...

  • Page 102: Selecting A Record Mode

    Record mode • The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the Note subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
  • Page 103 Record mode Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d. Press ac to select the resolution. If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, 2288*1712 2288*1712 press d after choosing the 2288*1520 2288*1520 resolution, then choose HIGH or...

  • Page 104: 3:2 Resolution

    Record mode 3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the F2.8 F2.8 aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders. When is activated, the resolution is 2288 ×...

  • Page 105: 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 give them a grainy appearance.

  • Page 106: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps.

  • Page 107: White Balance

    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. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...

  • Page 108: Preset White Balance

    White balance Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. PRESEt WB 5 : For shooting on a sunny day. 3 : For shooting on a cloudy day.
  • Page 109 White balance Press e. • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press b. button F2.8 F2.8 1600 1200 1600 1200 One-touch white balance Press e repeatedly to exit the menu. •...

  • Page 110: White Balance Adjustment

    White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE >, and MENU PICTURE press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen.

  • Page 111: Sharpness

    SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. •...

  • Page 112: Contrast

    CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE CONTRAST, and press d.

  • Page 113: Saturation

    SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. SAtURAtION •...

  • Page 114: Noise Reduction

    NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated 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 115: Histogram Display

    Histogram display During shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor or viewfinder. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures.

  • Page 116: Mode Dial

    Histogram display Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button • When ON is selected, the histogram is displayed. • Press e again to exit the menu. Mode dial Press c in the top menu.

  • Page 117: Playback

    7 Playback Viewing still pictures Mode dial Set the mode dial to q and press Power switch the power switch. Mode dial g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Arrow pad Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.

  • Page 118: 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 119: Close-Up Playback

    Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial Select the still picture you want to Zoom lever enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. Pull the zoom lever toward T ( •...

  • Page 120: 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. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.120) Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, Zoom lever push the zoom lever toward W (G).

  • Page 121: Selecting The Number Of Pictures

    Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP 4, 9 or 16, and press e. •...

  • Page 122: Slideshow

    Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Mode dial Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. a button e button Press a to start the slideshow.

  • Page 123: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.116) Arrow pad OK button mark Press e. • The top menu is displayed. MOVIE PLAY Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. INFO MODE MENU Press ac to select MOVIE...
  • Page 124 Viewing movies • Press e again after playback ends to MOVIE%PLAYBACK display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire PLAYBACK movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME EXIt Plays back the movie manually one frame at a SELECt time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e.

  • Page 125: Editing Movies

    Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths: Movies without sound : Longer than approximately 30 seconds in HQ mode Longer than approximately 150 seconds in SQ mode Movies with sound : Longer than approximately 30 seconds in HQ mode Longer than approximately 130 seconds in SQ mode...
  • Page 126 Editing movies Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index and press e. a: Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. d : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down.

  • Page 127: Edit - Editing A Movie

    Editing movies • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card.
  • Page 128 Editing movies Press ac to select OK, then EDIt press e. • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat RESEt the procedure from Step 4. CANCEL • To quit the editing function, select SELECt CANCEL and press e.

  • Page 129: Playback On A Tv

    Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Mode dial Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the Video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.

  • Page 130: Picture Rotation

    Playback on a TV • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed.

  • Page 131: Recording Sound

    Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to add sound...

  • Page 132: 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. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.

  • Page 133: Trimming

    Editing still pictures Trimming Select P, then press d. Press ac to select P, then press e. CANCEL EXIt SELECt Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame.
  • Page 134 Editing still pictures • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, Note or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. •...

  • Page 135: 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. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the 0 Protect button picture you want to protect. g“Viewing still pictures”...

  • Page 136: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel 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 137: All-Frame Erase

    Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select R ALL CARD%SEtUP ERASE, then press e.

  • Page 138: Useful Functions

    8 Useful functions ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes.
  • Page 139 ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings Functions that All Reset affects Factory Factory Ref. Ref. Function default Function default Page Page setting setting F No F2.8 P.68 FULLTIME AF P.73 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.69 AF MODE iESP P.72 R (still pictures) P.105 P.97 R (movie)

  • Page 140: Custom Button

    CUSTOM BUTTON Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.

  • Page 141: Setting The Custom Button

    CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select a function, CUStOM BUttON then press d. AE LOCK •...

  • Page 142: Using The Custom Button

    CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Mode dial Press x. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. x AEL/Custom button Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set by repeatedly pressing the button.

  • Page 143: Short Cut

    SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions. DRIVE MODE MENU Default setting A : DRIVE B : K C: WB...

  • Page 144: Setting The Shortcut Menu

    SHORT CUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. MODE MENU Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d. g“How to use the menus”...

  • Page 145: Using The Shortcut Menu

    SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.

  • Page 146: My Mode Setup

    MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4.
  • Page 147 MY MODE SETUP Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. PRESENt MY MODE SEtUP FILE NAME...
  • Page 148 MY MODE SETUP When selecting RESET in Step 2 Press ac to select ALL RESET, MY MODE SEtUP then press e. RESEt PRESENt SEttING • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. ALL RESEt If no settings are saved, MY MODE CANCEL settings cannot be selected.

  • Page 149: Card Setup - Formatting Cards

    CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
  • Page 150 CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards Press a to select YES, then press FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. SELECt BUSY Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction.

  • Page 151: Information Display

    Information display This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Viewfinder and monitor indications” (P.12). Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA INFO...

  • Page 152: Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness Adjustment

    Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE s, and press MENU SETUP g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when you have set the desired level,...

  • Page 153: Rec View

    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. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.

  • Page 154: Sleep - Sleep Timer

    SLEEP - Sleep Timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...

  • Page 155: Beep

    Beep You can set the kind of beep sound used for button operations or warnings. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF.

  • Page 156: Shutter Sound

    SHUTTER SOUND You can select from 2 kinds of sound for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF.

  • Page 157: Volume - Playback Volume

    VOLUME - Playback Volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume of the sound generated when the power is turned on or off. There are 5 levels to choose from. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...

  • Page 158: Power On/Off Setup - Power On/Off Display/Sound Setting

    POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound setting You can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power is turned on and off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. g“SCREEN SETUP” (P.158) Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP...

  • Page 159: Screen Setup

    SCREEN SETUP You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g“POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound setting” (P.157) Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...

  • Page 160: 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. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .

  • Page 161: Pixel Mapping

    PIXEL MAPPING • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. Note • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full.

  • Page 162: Measurement Units

    Measurement units • If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1. Note Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters.

  • Page 163: Video Out - Video Output Selection

    VIDEO OUT - Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV.

  • Page 164: Print Setting

    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 165 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 166: All-Frame Reservation

    All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial Play back a still picture. < Print button • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
  • Page 167 All-frame reservation Perform each setting as illustrated. Select <x. EXIt SELECt SELECt DAtE tIME Select X. EXIt SELECt Set the number of prints Press ac to set the number of prints, then press e. a : Increases the number. c : Decreases the number. Set the date/time printing data Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e.

  • Page 168: Single-Frame Reservation

    Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial Play back a still picture. < Print button • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
  • Page 169 Single-frame reservation Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size. MORE Go to Step 5. SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print. CANCEL The date/time and trimming settings are not Single-frame reservation menu available.
  • Page 170 Single-frame reservation Trim the picture g“Trimming” (P.170) After setting all the print reservations, press e to complete the reservations. • The screen in Step 3 is restored and < appears on the displayed picture. SELECt Press e to display the single- frame reservation menu.

  • Page 171: Trimming

    Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial Press ac on the single-frame reservation screen to (trimming) and press d. select g“Single-frame reservation” (P.167) • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears.
  • Page 172 Trimming Press ac to select OK, then press e. Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame RESEt reservation screen. CANCEL RESET Sets a new trimming size. Go to SELECt Step 2. CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. Press e to complete the print reservations and return to the picture selection screen.

  • Page 173: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset all print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need.
  • Page 174 Resetting print reservation data Press ac to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press e. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. SELECt Press c to select CANCEL. • Print reservation is canceled, and the SINGLE PRINt screen in step 5 is restored.

  • Page 175: 10 Miscellaneous

    10 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. or it cannot be Wipe the gold contacts with a NO CARD recognized. commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again.

  • Page 176: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The camera does not work Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch and turn on the camera. P.24 The batteries are Reload the batteries correctly.
  • Page 177 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The memory gauge Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. P.15 is full. There is a problem Refer to “Error codes”. P.174 with the card. The flash does not fire. The flash is Push the flash lever up to make the flash pop up.
  • Page 178 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is P.30 adjusted properly. clearly visible. Select s in the mode menu and adjust the The brightness of the P.151 viewfinder or monitor...
  • Page 179 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. ALL RESET is set to Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set P.137 ALL RESET to OFF. No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera.

  • Page 180: The Image Quality Is Poor

    Troubleshooting The image quality is poor. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture is too bright. The flash was set to Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. P.55 the fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus P.105 excessively (–) or change the camera position.
  • Page 181 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers P.31 blocked by your and the strap away from the lens. finger or the strap. The picture is out of focus. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter P.31...
  • Page 182 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The batteries soon run down. The camera is being Battery performance deteriorates in low — used in a cold temperatures. Keep the camera warm by putting environment. it inside your coat or clothing. The camera misread When the power consumption fluctuates greatly, P.15...

  • Page 183: List Of Menus

    List of menus h mode Top menu Setting Ref. Page DRIVE o, j, i, k P.89 SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, P.99 SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 P.28 CARD SETUP YES, NO P.148...
  • Page 184 List of menus i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ∗ 1 MODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE o, j, i, P.89 ∗ 5 k, BKT AUTO, 50, 100, 200, P.104 ∗ 2 A/S/M A/S/M P.67 ∗ 3 r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1 – P.71 MY MODE 4 -2.0 –...
  • Page 185 List of menus i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ∗ 8 MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.137 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.157 REC VIEW OFF, ON P.152 SLEEP 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 P.153 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN MY MODE SETUP...
  • Page 186 List of menus n mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CAMERA AUTO, 50, 100, 200, P.104 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.73 OFF, ON P.85 FUNCTION OFF, BLACK & P.96 WHITE, SEPIA OFF, ON P.98 > PICTURE -7 – +7 P.109 SHARPNESS -5 –...
  • Page 187 List of menus q mode (still pictures) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU PLAY START P.130 EDIT 640 × 480, P.131 320 × 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, P.132 CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.136, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.137 ENGLISH,...
  • Page 188 List of menus q mode (movies) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.136, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.137 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.157 P.151 P.28 VIDEO OUT NTSC, PAL...

  • Page 189: List Of Factory Default Settings

    List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode F No F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 ZOOM WIDE AUTO (S, M: #SLOW1, n: $) FLASH AF/MF DRIVE ±1 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 50) r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1 ±0...
  • Page 190 List of factory default settings TIFF 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 1280 × 960 NORMAL 640 × 480 NORMAL AUTO > ±0 SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 REC VIEW SLEEP 3 MIN FILE NAME RESET m/ft A: DRIVE, B: K SHORT CUT...
  • Page 191 List of factory default settings Playback mode INFO 0° < VOLUME Others ALL RESET ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP NORMAL Y-M-D 2003.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT 1-LOW ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.

  • Page 192: Modes And Shooting Functions

    Modes and Shooting Functions In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode Function — — Zoom ∗ 1 DIGITAL ZOOM — AF MODE — — FULLTIME AF — AF AREA —...
  • Page 193 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function ∗ 2 j, i, k — ∗ 2 — — — ∗ 1 PANORAMA — — — 2 IN 1 — — BLACK&WHITE — SEPIA — WHITE BOARD — — BLACK BOARD — — —...
  • Page 194 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function FILE NAME — PIXEL MAPPING — — m/ft — — VIDEO OUT — SHORT CUT — — CUSTOM BUTTON — — — SHUTTER SOUND — — : Available : Not available — ∗ 1 Cannot be selected in o mode.

  • Page 195: Camera Maintenance

    Camera maintenance After use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. P.24 Remove the batteries.

  • Page 196: Specifications

    : 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 4,220,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 mm to 63 mm, f2.8 to f3.7, 11 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 380 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)
  • Page 197 Specifications Monitor : 1.5" TFT color LCD display, 114,000 pixels Auto focus : TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), A/V OUT jack Automatic calendar : Up to 2099 system Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity...

  • Page 198: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the...
  • Page 199 Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.

  • Page 200: 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, SQ1 or SQ2. 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 201 Glossary of terms TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor. TTL (Through-The taking-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 202: Index

    Index 3:2 ..... . . 103 Camera movement warning ..57 Card ..... . .22 A/V OUT jack.
  • Page 203 Index Flash off $ ....59 Lens cap string ....17 Flash stand-by .
  • Page 204 Index PAL ....162, 198 SATURATION....112 PANORAMA ....92 SCREEN SETUP .
  • Page 205 Index TIFF ..... . . 99 Top menu ....32 Trimming P .
  • Page 206 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 Tel. +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...
  • Page 207 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 208 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 209 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
  • Page 210 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...
  • Page 211 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 212 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 213 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 214 Windows 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 215: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)

    Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). 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 216 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 217: 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 218 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 219 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 220: 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 221: 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 222 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 223: 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 224: 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 225 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 226: 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 Lamp 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...
  • Page 227 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 228 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 229 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 230 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 231 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 Lamp 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 232 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 233 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 234 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 235 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 236 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access lamp 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 237 • Windows XP *Certain card readers may not be • Mac OS 9/X compatible with Mac OS 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 238 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 Tel. +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...
  • Page 239 MANUAL FOR DIRECT PRINTING Manual outlining new features added to the camera with firmware update. This manual contains guidelines for using Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual.
  • Page 240 About this manual Update the camera’s firmware to enable PictBridge on your camera. This will allow you to print pictures directly from the camera by connecting it to a printer that supports PictBridge with the USB cable. This manual explains additional functions, and different operations that are available when the camera’s firmware has been updated.
  • Page 241 Contents 1 Functions changed by updating the firmware Camera display language ..... . . 4 Connection to a computer ......5 Direct printing function.

  • Page 242: Functions Changed By Updating The Firmware

    1 Functions changed by updating the firmware Camera display language Since you selected ENGLISH for the camera’s display on the web site’s firmware update page, only ENGLISH is displayed. It is not possible to switch to other languages (see below). Before updating “Menu List”...

  • Page 243: Connection To A Computer

    Connection to a computer When the USB cable is used to connect the camera to a computer, follow the procedure below to select PC in the camera settings. Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark.

  • Page 244: Direct Printing Function

    Direct printing function After updating the camera’s firmware to enable PictBridge, pictures can be printed directly from the camera. By connecting the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge with the USB cable, you can print pictures stored on the card inside the camera without a need to use a computer. For details of printing instructions, see “Direct printing”...

  • Page 245: Direct Printing

    2 Direct printing Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly without the use of a computer. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.

  • Page 246: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 247: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. EXIt SELECt PRINT Prints the selected picture.
  • Page 248 Printing pictures Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d. SIZE BORDERLESS • PRINT mode: Go to Step 3. • MULTI PRINT mode: Go to Step 4. StANDARD StANDARD • The available paper size settings vary depending on the type of printer.
  • Page 249 Printing pictures Set a SINGLE PRINT reservation Press a. Print reservation • Press a when < is displayed to cancel mark is displayed. the reservation. SELECt PRINt CANCEL MORE Set MORE print reservations Press c. • Print information setting screen is displayed. Press ac to select the item you want to set, then press d.
  • Page 250 Printing pictures When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press e. • The screen displayed in Step 5 appears. • To print more than one picture in Print The settings you have made are displayed. and/or Multi-print mode, repeat Steps 5 and 6 and make single and/or multiple print reservations for all the pictures you want to print.

  • Page 251: All Print Mode

    Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e. • The print size settings screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d. SIZE BORDERLESS •...
  • Page 252 Printing pictures Press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. Printing starts. CANCEL CANCEL The settings are CANCEL SELECt canceled and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.

  • Page 253: All Index Mode/Print Order Mode

    Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press e. • The print size settings screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d.
  • Page 254 Printing pictures Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. Printing starts. CANCEL CANCEL The settings are canceled CANCEL SELECt and the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.

  • Page 255: Trim The Picture

    Printing pictures Trim the picture To set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode (P. 9), follow the procedure below. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever Zoom lever to select the trimming position and size. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size.
  • Page 256 Printing pictures • The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification Note increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution. • For best results with close-up prints, you are recommended to use the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode.

  • Page 257: Exiting Direct Printing

    Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select b. EXIt SELECt • The message is displayed. TURN OFF THE POWER Press the power switch to turn the camera off.

  • Page 258: If An Error Code Is Displayed

    If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not Disconnect the camera connected to the printer...

  • Page 259: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have trouble connecting the camera to a printer after updating the firmware, take the action described below. The printer fails to connect Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page g P.8 PC was selected on the Disconnect the USB cable from the camera monitor after connecting and start again from the beginning.
  • Page 260 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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