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DIGITAL CAMERA C-770 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.
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Model Number : C-770 Ultra Zoom RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. 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.
How to use this manual This manual contains a list of contents, an index and a list of menus to enable you to easily find the function that you want to use or find out more about. Using the list of contents g P.6 All the titles in the manual are listed here, grouped into chapters.
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How to use this manual A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. See the reference pages for further details on how to use the power switch or menus. Slide the power switch to one of these symbols.
Composition of the manual Contents Names of parts P.12 Getting started P.18 Introduction of the camera’s functions Using the menus P.34 Basic Photography Shooting basics P.47 Flash P.61 Advanced Photography To get that particular shot Advanced shooting P.73 using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.
Names of parts Camera Remote control receiver g P.93 Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g P.58 Shutter button g P.51 Mode dial g P.47 Self-timer/Remote control lamp g P.92 Flash g P.61 Hot shoe g P.69 Strap eyelet g P.18 Microphone P.103, 104, 139 Speaker Lens DC-IN jack g...
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Names of parts Viewfinder g P.14, 32, 51, 161 Diopter adjustment dial g P.32 AE Lock/Custom button (x) P.81, 86, 88, 149 Rotation button (y) g P.138 Self-timer/Remote control button (Z) P.92 Erase button (S) g P.145 Flash mode button (#) P.61 Protect button (0) P.143...
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.160) Shooting modes MPEG4 MPEG4 00:36 00:36 00:36 2288 1712...
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Names of parts Ref. Item Indications Page !, # , $, # SLOW1, HSLOW1, 10 Flash mode P.61 #SLOW2 w -2.0 – +2.0 11 Flash intensity P.68 control o, j, i, k, BKT 12 Drive P.95 13 Self-timer P.92 < Remote control P.93 14 Sound record...
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Names of parts Playback mode 3 4 5 MPEG4 MPEG4 640 480 2288*1712 2288*1712 '04.06.1 '04.06.1 7 7 1 1 5:30 5:30 00:00/00:20 00:00/00:20 '04.06.17 15:30 '04.06.17 15:30 Still picture Movie Ref. Item Indications Page e, f 1 Battery check P.17 2 Switch frame P.144...
Names of parts Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still Battery check picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
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.
Battery/card basics Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-10B). Other types of batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to use the specified battery charger (LI-10C) to charge the battery before use. For more information, read the manual supplied with the battery charger.
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 – 512MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP –...
Battery/card basics Inserting and removing the battery and card Make sure the camera is turned off. • The power switch is set to OFF. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is not extended. Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of A, then lift in the direction of B.
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Battery/card basics • The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc. Note • The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.
Battery/card basics Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out. Close the battery compartment/card cover in direction C and then slide it in the direction shown D.
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. 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.
Power on/off Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. Slide the power switch to q, K Mode dial or n. • The camera and the monitor turn on. • The mode in which the camera turns on varies depending on the position of the power switch.
Power on/off TIPS • In n or q mode, there is no need to set the mode dial. The camera will record movies or play back pictures regardless of the position of the mode dial. • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of non- operation.
Power on/off If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed.
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Slide the power switch to K to Power switch turn the camera on.
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Selecting a language 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, slide the power switch to OFF. button...
Setting the date and time Slide the power switch to K to Power switch turn the camera on. Mode dial Arrow pad OK button Press e. • The top menu is displayed. Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU MODE MENU.
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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/ 2004 2004 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.
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. Slide the power switch to K. Power switch • The camera and the monitor turn on. Mode dial Press f.
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 in a position as shown in the illustration. For the best results, hold camera so that flash is positioned higher than the lens.
2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P screens in K mode. The top menu is displayed.
How to use the menus Press e to display the top Press ac to select menu, then press d. a tab, then press d. Top menu CAMERA tab MODE MENU DRIVE AUtO AUtO A/S/M Press b to return to the tab selection PICTURE tab screen.
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How to use the menus Press ac to select the Press ac to select a item, then press d. setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. Slider bar DRIVE This is also displayed on other AUtO AUtO...
Shortcut menus The menu that is displayed varies depending on the position of the power switch. In K mode, the menu that is displayed also varies depending on the position of the mode dial. K mode i j k l m o r p P DRIVE CARD SEtUP...
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Shortcut menus n mode DIGItAL ZOOM MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to P.60 approx. 40× zoom. Selects the image quality and resolution from MPEG4, SHQ, HQ P.106 and SQ. Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.113...
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Shortcut menus q mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU SWItCH FRAME SWItCH FRAME Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.129 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back movies. P.130 PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 INDEX P.133 frames.
Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. K mode CAMERA tab PICTURE tab DRIVE CARD tab AUtO AUtO SETUP tab A/S/M CAMERA tab Selects the metering method (ESP, 5 ESP/5 P.85 or MULTI).
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AF MODE P.78 SPOT). Allows panorama pictures to be taken PANORAMA P.98 with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in 2 IN 1 succession and stores them as a single P.100 picture. Adds special effects to pictures (BLACK FUNCTION &...
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Mode Menus SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the P.147 power. Selects a language for on-screen P.28 display. Selects the picture and sound that are PW ON/OFF SETUP output when the power is turned on or P.167 off.
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Mode Menus n mode CAMERA tab PICTURE tab AUtO AUtO CARD tab FULLtIME AF SETUP tab FUNCtION CAMERA tab Selects the metering method (ESP or ESP/5 P.85 Used to take pictures of a close subject. & P.90 Selects OFF, & , %. Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, P.111 64, 100, 200 and 400.
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Mode Menus SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the P.147 power. Selects a language for on-screen P.28 display. Selects the picture and sound that are PW ON/OFF SETUP output when the power is turned on or P.167 off.
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Mode Menus q mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab Stores the necessary information on the < card to allow you to print the pictures P.173 taken. Displays a histogram showing the P.122 luminance distribution. Adds sound to a still picture already taken. P.139 The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback.
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Mode Menus Registers a stored picture for use as the SCREEN SETUP picture displayed when the power is P.168 turned on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder P.161 or monitor. Sets the date and time. P.30 Selects NTSC or PAL according to your VIDEO OUT TV’s video signal type.
3 Shooting basics Shooting modes In K mode, use the mode dial to select a still picture shooting mode. Set the mode dial to the best position for the situation and shooting conditions. 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.
Shooting modes j Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enabling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
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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.
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Shooting modes 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. g“Shutter priority shooting” (P.75) Setting the shutter speed Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast- lower blurs a moving subject,...
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Slide the power switch to K. Shutter button g“Power on/off” (P.25) Mode dial Flash button • The monitor turns on. To shoot using the viewfinder, press f to turn the viewfinder on.
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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).
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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.103) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound”...
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 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus •...
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.88) Fix the focus position.
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time. If you select MPEG4 for the record mode, you can record a long movie in MPEG format. g“Record mode” (P.106) Slide the power switch to n.
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Recording movies Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. • When there is space in the card memory, the remaining recording time (gP.109) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot. TIPS To record sound at the same time →...
Zoom In addition to the optical zoom, this camera is equipped with a super zoom and digital zoom for taking telephoto and wide-angle shots. You can increase the zoom magnification by combining the super zoom or digital zoom with the optical zoom.
Zoom SUPER ZOOM – Using the super zoom In the top menu, select MODE Zoom lever MENU CAMERA SUPER ON, and press e. ZOOM g “How to use the menus” (P.35) • When ON is selected, the record mode is automatically set to 1600 ×...
Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom In the top menu, select MODE Zoom lever MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ON, and press e. ZOOM g “How to use the menus” (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad In the top menu, select DIGITAL ON, and press e.
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. This camera is equipped with two flashes. The camera automatically selects which flash to fire depending on the zoom magnification.
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. 2288 1712 2288 1712 Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
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Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash charge) indication blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Shutter speed when using the flash (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash). → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level.
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Flash shooting Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. Red-eye reduction flash (!) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash.
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. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. •...
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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.
Using the slow synchronization flash In the top menu, select MODE #SLOW MENU CAMERA #SLOW1, HSLOW or #SLOW2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button SLO W1 SLO W SLO W NOISE REDUCtION...
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.
External flash (optional) Using the external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the Olympus FL series external flashes. If the external flash is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the built-in flash and external flash to function together.
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External flash (optional) Turn on the external flash. • Set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO. • Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on. Press # to set the flash mode. g“Flash shooting” (P.61) •...
For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page. The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and connect it to the camera.
(7) If a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communications functions other than an Olympus FL series flash is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause...
5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p. In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA A/S/M S or M, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) •...
Aperture priority shooting Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.73) Press ac to set the aperture value. a : Increases the aperture value. c : Decreases the aperture value. If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
Shutter priority shooting Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.73) 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.
Manual shooting Select M mode. AE Lock/ Custom button g“A/S/M mode” (P.73) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. Arrow pad : The aperture value decreases. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.
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.You can create and save up to 4 different patterns.
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.
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. In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA...
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. Set the AF MODE to SPOT. g“AF MODE – Changing the focus range”...
Focusing applications AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. Register the AF lock function on AE Lock/ Custom button g“Setting the custom button” (P.150) Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press x.
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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.
Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Hold down e for more than 1 second. Arrow pad OK button When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF. Press ac to set the focus distance.
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Focusing applications Hold down e for more than 1 second to save the setting. • MF is displayed in red on the monitor. Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus Hold down e for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen.
Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. 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.
Metering MULTI METERING AE Lock/ Custom button When using the camera in the A/S/M mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. g“A/S/M mode” (P.73) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button.
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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 the metering points.
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, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject.
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AE LOCK – Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the 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. 2288 1712 2288 1712 Press the shutter button fully.
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 2m/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"...
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.
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. Select Y by repeatedly pressing Z Self-timer/ Remote control button Shutter button...
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device provided with the camera. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or Z Self-timer/ Remote control button place it on a stable, flat surface.
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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.
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. Drive mode Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed.
Sequential shooting Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. DRIVE A/S/M Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera.
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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.
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. In the top menu, select MODE...
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• 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.
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 In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA 2 IN 1, and...
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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.
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.
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. In the top menu, select MODE Shutter button MENU...
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 by the built-in Note microphone. • Pictures cannot be taken during sound recording. •...
Set the camera’s sound recording function to ON to record sound. • See the following pages for details. g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.103) g“Recording sound with movies” (P.104) g“Recording sound” (P.139) TIPS • For more details on supported external microphones, refer to the Olympus Web site. http://www.olympus.com/...
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 information on the image size for each record mode and the number of remaining pictures and remaining recording time for the card, see the table on P.108.
Record mode Special record modes Record mode Features Resolution ENLARGE SIZE Increases the resolution. This is useful for 3200 × 2400 (SHQ, HQ) printing large-sized prints. This is useful for ordering prints from a 2288 × 1520 (TIFF, SHQ, HQ) photo lab.
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Record mode Record modes and the number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time is also displayed on the monitor when a card is in the camera. 2288 1712 2288 1712 Number of storable still pictures Memory capacity in no.
Record mode Movie Record Modes Seconds of remaining recording time (sec.) Record Resolution File format mode 16MB With sound Without sound MPEG4 640 × 480 (30 frames/sec.) MPEG4 46 sec. 48 sec. 640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 17 sec. 17 sec. 320 ×...
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Record mode In the top menu, press b to select K, and choose SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, SQ1 1280 × 960 or SQ2 640 × 480. Go to Step 4. In the top menu, press b to select K, then press ac to select DIGItAL ZOOM MPEG4, SHQ, HQ or SQ.
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. AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light conditions and the subject brightness.
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 EV steps.
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE...
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 For shooting on a sunny day. For shooting on a cloudy day.
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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 2288 1712 2288 1712 One-touch white balance Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears. •...
White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. In the top menu, select MODE >, and MENU PICTURE press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen.
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. •...
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. In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE CONTRAST, and press d. g“How to use the menus”...
SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. SAtURAtION •...
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.
REDUCE FLICKER This function reduces the flickering that may appear on the monitor when recording movies under fluorescent light. In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA REDUCE ON, and press e. FLICKER g“How to use the menus” (P.35) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button •...
Histogram display During shooting and playback of still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the viewfinder or monitor. 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.
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Histogram display In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Arrow pad OK button In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus”...
7 Playback Viewing still pictures Slide the power switch to q. Power switch g“Power on/off” (P.25) Mode dial • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Arrow pad Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back.
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.
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Select the still picture you want to Zoom lever enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. Pull the zoom lever toward T ( •...
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.128) In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward W (G). •...
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP 4, 9 or 16, and press e. •...
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. a button e button Press a to start the slideshow. INFO MODE MENU SWItCH FRAME...
Viewing movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie, play it back one frame at a time or save selected frames as still pictures (capture, MPEG4/SHQ only). Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back.
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Viewing movies The following operations can be performed during movie playback. H appears on movies that have sound recorded. Pressing ac lets you adjust the sound volume during playback. a : Increases the volume. c : Reduces the volume. 00:30/00:36 00:30/00:36 : Plays the movie at double the normal speed.
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Viewing movies If you selected CAPTURE Play back the movie one frame at a MOVIE%PLAYBACK time until the frame you want to save PLAYBACK as a still picture is displayed. FRAME%BY%FRAME Press e. CAPtURE Press ac to select CAPTURE, then EXIt press e.
Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies longer than the following: Movies without sound: Approx. 80 sec. in MPEG4 mode. Approx. 20 sec. in SHQ mode. Approx. 70 sec. in HQ mode. Approx.
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Editing movies Use the arrow pad to select the first 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:36 00:36 00:36 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. : Displays the next frame.
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.
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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.
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. 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.
Playback on a TV • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame may appear around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally.
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. Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to add sound to.
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.
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.
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Editing still pictures • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or Note 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. •...
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play back only protected pictures. g“SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures” (P.144) Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function. Use the arrow pad to display the 0 Protect button picture you want to protect.
SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures You can play back only protected pictures. This can be used to separately manage pictures taken as a travel memo and separate those pictures you want to show to others. All pictures are played back. Only protected pictures are played back.
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 • Pictures played back with 0 cannot be deleted.g“SWITCH FRAME –...
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select R ALL CARD%SEtUP ERASE, then press e.
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.
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ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings Functions that All Reset ON setting affects Factory Factory Ref. Ref. Function default Function default Page Page setting setting F No F2.8 P.74 AF MODE iESP P.78 R (still pictures) OFF SHUTTER 1/1000 P.75 P.103 R (movies)
CUSTOM BUTTON Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. AE Lock/ Custom button 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.
CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select a function, CUStOM BUttON then press e. AE LOCK •...
CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Press x. AE Lock/ Custom button • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set by repeatedly pressing the HQ 2288 2288 1712 1712...
SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in K mode (except h). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions. MODE MENU Default setting A: ESP/ 5 B: K C: &...
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 In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select A, B or C,...
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. Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
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.
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MY MODE SETUP In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. CURRENt MY MODE SEtUP FILE NAME RESEt CURRENT...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.14). In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA INFO or OFF, and press e.
Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. In the top menu, select MODE s, and press MENU SETUP g“How to use the menus” (P.35) 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,...
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.
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. In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP...
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. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. In the top menu, select MODE 8, and press MENU...
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. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHUTTER...
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. In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP...
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.168) In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP PW ON/OFF...
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.167) In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP...
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 * * * * .
PIXEL MAPPING • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number Note (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full.
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. At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches.
VIDEO OUT – Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure to set the VIDEO OUT setting accordingly. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable.
9 Print setting (DPOF) How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF.
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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.
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. Play back a still picture. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.124) • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
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All-frame reservation Perform each setting as illustrated. Select <×. SELECt SELECt DAtE tIME SELECt Select X. 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.
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Play back a still picture. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.124) • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
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Single-frame reservation Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE Sets the number of prints, MORE date/time and trim size. The print reservation data CANCEL is set and the screen proceeds to Step 6. Single-frame reservation menu SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print.
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Single-frame reservation Trim the picture g“Trimming” (P.180) After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data and trimming the picture, press e to complete the print reservations and return to the screen in Step 4. '04.06.10 '04.06.10 12:30 16 12:30 16 •...
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Press ac on the single-frame reservation screen to select P (trimming) and press d. g“Single-frame reservation” (P.177) • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears.
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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. SELECt to 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.
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures In the top menu, select MODE <, and press d.
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Resetting print reservation data To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture <, and In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.35) Press ac to select KEEP, then PRINt%ORDER%SEttING press e. PRINt%ORDERED •...
10 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
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.
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 MODE SELECT screen PRINT...
Printing pictures Easy printing The method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected picture is printed without the date, time or file name. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen (P.186), press ac to select PRINT, then press e. •...
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Printing pictures Press ac to select OK, then PRINt press e. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select CANCEL and press e. The PRINT MODE SELECT CANCEL screen is displayed. CANCEL SELECt • When printing is finished, the screen returns to Step 4.
Printing pictures PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT Zoom lever screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d.
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Printing pictures Press bd to select the picture you want to print. • Turn the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index format. You can also select the pictures you want to print from the index. SELECt PRINt SINGLE PRINt MORE...
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Printing pictures Set MORE print reservations Press c. • Print information settings screen is displayed. Press ac to select the item you want to set, then press d. • Press ac to select the item, then WItHOUt WItHOUt press e. WItHOUt WItHOUt FILE NAME...
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Printing pictures Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and CANCEL SELECt the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Printing pictures ALL PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d. SIZE BORDERLESS •...
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Printing pictures Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and CANCEL SELECt the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
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 PAPER screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper PRINt PAPER size, then press d.
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Printing pictures Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and CANCEL the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT CANCEL SELECt screen. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Printing pictures Trim the picture To set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode (P.189), follow the procedure below. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever Zoom lever to select the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame.
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 Slide the power switch to OFF to turn the camera off.
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...
11 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 recognized. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot NO CARD be used.
Troubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Slide the power switch to K or n to turn the The power is off. P.25 camera on. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.
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Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The viewfinder does not turn on. Press f to turn the viewfinder on. The monitor is turned on. P.51 The monitor does not turn on. Press f to turn the monitor on. The viewfinder is turned P.51 The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see.
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Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus. The subject was too Move further away from the subject. To take P.90, 91 close. pictures closer than 7 cm (2.8") with the zoom in the maximum WIDE position, use the super macro mode.
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Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The flash does not fire. The flash was closed. Press the flash button to make the flash pop P.61 The subject is If you want the flash to fire on a brightly P.61 illuminated.
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Troubleshooting Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on P.83, 54 was taken. the subject and then shoot. The camera moved when Hold the camera correctly and press the P.33...
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Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by Hold the camera correctly, keeping your P.33 your finger. fingers away from the flash. The subject was out of Shoot within the flash working range. P.62 the working range of the flash.
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Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture. This may be caused by • Use a UV filter. As this may upset the — excessively bright overall color balance, it should only be ultraviolet light on the used in the conditions described on the left.
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Troubleshooting When the camera is connected to a PC or printer. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The printer fails to connect. PC was selected on the Remove the USB cable, and start again from P.185 monitor after connecting step 1 of “Connecting the camera to a to the printer with a USB printer”.
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 38mm K : AUTO (S, M: #SLOW) FLASH n : $ AF/MF & DRIVE ±1.0 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 64) r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1...
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List of factory default settings R (still pictures) R (movies) SUPER ZOOM K : HQ (2288 × 1712) n : MPEG4 (640 × 480) TIFF 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1712 1280 × 960 NORMAL 640 × 480 NORMAL AUTO >...
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List of factory default settings Playback mode SWITCH FRAME INFO 0° < VOLUME Others ALL RESET ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP NORMAL Y-M-D 2004.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC or PAL* 1-LOW Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
Modes and Shooting Functions In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode Function — — Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM — SUPER ZOOM — — AF MODE — — FULLTIME AF — AF AREA —...
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Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function — — — PANORAMA — — — 2 IN 1 — — BLACK&WHITE — SEPIA — WHITE BOARD — — BLACK BOARD — — R (still pictures) — — R (movies) — — — —...
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Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function MY MODE SETUP — — FILE NAME — PIXEL MAPPING — — m/ft — — VIDEO OUT — SHORT CUT — — CUSTOM BUTTON — — — SHUTTER SOUND — — : Available — : Not available Cannot be selected in mode.
Camera maintenance After use Turn off the camera and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. ( P.25) Remove the battery.
Camera maintenance How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. With the battery facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery (CR2025) as shown.
Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 4,110,000 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...
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-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation) /10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Only an Olympus LI-10B lithium-ion battery AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional) Dimensions : 104.5 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 68.5 mm (D) (4.1"...
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...
Glossary of terms Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed. Vignetting also refers to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens, so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the viewfinder.
Glossary of terms MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) A compression format for movies. When the record mode is set to MPEG4, movies are recorded in MPEG4 format. The recording speed of 30 frames per second produces high quality movies. NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats.
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Glossary of terms TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) A format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data. TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners and graphics applications.
List of menus K mode (h) Top menu Setting Ref. Page o, j, i, k DRIVE P.95 SHQ 2288 × 1712, HQ 2288 × 1712, P.106 SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 P.30 CARD SETUP YES, NO P.158...
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List of menus K mode (i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/P) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ESP, 5, MULTI MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5 P.85,86 & OFF, &, % P.90,91 o, j, i, DRIVE P.95 k, 7 AUTO, 64, 100, 200, P.111 A/S/M A/S/M P.73 r1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1 –...
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List of menus K mode (i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/P) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.147 ENGLISH, P.28 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES, PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.167 REC VIEW OFF, ON P.162 SLEEP 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 P.163...
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List of menus n mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ESP/ 5 ESP, 5 MODE MENU CAMERA P.85 & OFF, &, % P.90,91 AUTO, 64, 100, 200, P.111 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.79 FUNCTION OFF, BLACK & P.102 WHITE, SEPIA OFF, ON P.104 REDUCE FLICKER...
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List of menus q mode (still pictures) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page < MODE MENU PLAY P.173 OFF, ON P.122 START P.139 EDIT 640 × 480, P.140 320 × 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, CANCEL P.141 CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.146, FORMAT SETUP...
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List of menus q mode (movies) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.146, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.147 ENGLISH, P.28 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES, PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1, 2 P.167 P.161 P.30...
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Index EV ..... . . 220 Exposure ....88, 220 iESP .
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Index MY MODE SETUP r ..155 REC VIEW ....162 Record mode K ... .106 Night Scene shooting m .
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Index Single-frame reservation < . . . 177 White balance adjustment Single-frame shooting o ..95 > ....116 SLEEP ....163 WHITE BOARD .
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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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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...
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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.
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INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
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Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X...
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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.
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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”...
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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”...
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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).
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.
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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.
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) Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
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Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on in Lens barrier (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some button or models which require you to press button (monitor) button or button.
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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.
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”...
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”...
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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...
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”.
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...
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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).
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 self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. Depending on the camera model, the green lamp may light or lamps that were lit while the camera was connected to the computer may go off.
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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”.
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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...
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Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
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Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on in Lens barrier (playback) mode. • Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some button or models which require you to press button (monitor) button or button.
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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.
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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 •...
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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).
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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. •...
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the self- timer lamp (which on some models light while the camera is connected to the computer) or the card access lamp is not blinking. The lamps and their location vary depending on the model.
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For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your computer have a USB interface?
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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...