Page 1: Digital Camera
Online Pictures Camera Settings 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 2: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). Basic This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on how to take Manual pictures and view them so that you can get started quickly.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
P. 118 To enjoy the pictures you have Connecting the camera taken on a computer. To use to a computer P. 134 OLYMPUS Master. Troubleshooting. Appendix P. 150 For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.
Page 4 Table of Contents How to use this manual............... 2 Composition of the manual ..............3 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9 Mode dial...................
Page 5 Table of Contents Recording movies ............... 45 Camera movement compensation ........47 Recording sound with movies ..........47 4 Advanced shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -48 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures ......
Page 6 Table of Contents 6 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 73 Playing back still pictures ............74 Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR)...... 75 Picture rotation ..............
Page 7 What is OLYMPUS Master?............136 Installing OLYMPUS Master ............. 137 Connecting the camera to a computer ..........141 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ............142 Displaying camera images on a computer ........144 Downloading and saving images ..........144 Viewing still pictures and movies ............ 146 Printing pictures ................
Page 8 Table of Contents 10 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 150 Troubleshooting ................151 Error messages................. 151 Troubleshooting ................ 153 Camera care ...................
Page 9: Basic Operation
1 Basic operation Basic operation Are you ever overwhelmed by all of the advanced shooting and editing functions? Professional photographers use these functions to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by pressing the buttons on your digital camera. You can use the various functions available to adjust the brightness and white balance of your pictures, alter the focusing range, and...
Page 10: Mode Dial
Mode dial This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Use the mode dial to make settings. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on. Shooting modes Set the mode dial to one of these positions to take pictures or movies.
Page 11 Mode dial Mode dial notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode dial necessary for operating functions. This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n. This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the following modes: hPASMrfn.
Page 12: Direct Buttons
Direct buttons This camera features buttons for setting functions directly. The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode. Using the direct buttons in shooting mode # button (Flash pop-up) gP. 41 Opens the flash. gP. 57, P. 113 [ button (AE lock)/Custom button Locks the exposure.
Page 13: Using The Direct Buttons In Playback Mode
Direct buttons Using the direct buttons in playback mode < button (Print) gP. 120 Prints pictures displayed on the monitor. u button (Monitor/Viewfinder) Toggles between the monitor and viewfinder. gP. 19, P. 70 DISP./GUIDE button Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its function. Press this button repeatedly during playback to change the display in the following order.
Page 14: Menus
Menus Set the mode dial to any mode and press Z to display the menus on the monitor. Menus are used to make each camera setting. Mode dial Press About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Top menu Menus are divided into shortcut menus and mode menus.
Page 15: Shortcut Menus
Menus Shortcut menus (Shooting mode For still pictures For movies (default value) gP. 67 gP. 39 DIGITAL ZOOM MODE MENU MODE MENU gP. 40 gP. 47 OK HOLD OK HOLD RESET RESET HOLD RESET RESET HOLD gP. 25 gP. 25 (Playback mode For still pictures For movies...
Page 16: Mode Menu
Menus Mode menu (Shooting mode ESP/ DRIVE AUTO 1/2/3/4 CAMERA For setting shooting-related functions. PICTURE For setting picture-related functions, such as record mode and white balance. MEMORY/ For formatting internal memory or a card. Also saves internal memory CARD tab data to a card.
Page 17: Using The Menus
Menus Using the menus Use the arrow pad and Z to set menu items. Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings. Ex: Setting [ISO] Mode dial srpq buttons Z button Set the mode dial to any of the following modes: PASMrfn.
Page 18 Menus Press sr to select the [ISO], and press q. ESP/ • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select and make settings with the arrow pad. DRIVE • Unavailable settings cannot be AUTO selected. The selected item is displayed 1/2/3/4 in a different color.
Page 19: Using The Guide Function
Menus Using the GUIDE function This camera has a GUIDE function. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menu display in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide explaining the menus. With a menu selected, hold down FILE NAME the DISP./GUIDE button.
Page 20: How To Read The Procedure Pages
How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. This indicates the position of the mode dial. If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used in any of these modes.
Page 21: Tips Before You Start Taking Pictures
2 Tips before you start taking pictures Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode dial to h and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want.
Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the camera on and off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. POWER button Mode dial Monitor (Turning the camera on Set the mode dial to any mode, and press the POWER button. • The monitor turns on. •...
Page 23: If The Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If the correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame.
Page 24: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
If the correct focus cannot be obtained TIPS To focus on the subject in the center of the frame g“AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA)” (P. 52) When the frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure g“AE lock”...
Page 25: Record Mode
Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and the number of storable still pictures/movie recording time, see the tables on P.
Page 26: Image Size
You can also view the data with Photoshop software by installing the Plug-in available from the Olympus website. Raw data cannot be displayed using ordinary software, and print reservations cannot be made.
Page 27: Movie Record Modes
Record mode Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time For still pictures Number of storable still pictures Record Internal memory Using a 128 MB card Image size mode With Without With Without sound sound...
Page 28: For Movies
Record mode For movies Remaining recording time Internal memory Using a 128 MB card Record mode Image size With Without With Without sound sound sound sound 320 × 240 3 min. 3 min. 15 sec. 15 sec. (30 frames/sec.) 10 sec. 13 sec.
Page 29: Changing The Record Mode
Record mode Changing the record mode Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) • For hn: Top menu For still pictures, select from [RAW], [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2]. • [RAW] cannot be set in h or f mode.
Page 30 Record mode (JPEG copy Pictures taken in the raw data format can be stored in JPEG format at the same time as they are recorded in raw data. To record pictures in JPEG format you can select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2] for the record mode, but you cannot select the image size.
Page 31: The Internal Memory And Memory Card
The internal memory and memory card Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory. Pictures can also be recorded to an optional xD-Picture Card (“card”). The card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internal memory of the camera.
Page 32: The Card
Card (16 MB to 1GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format the card on this camera before use. g“Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)”...
Page 33: Inserting The Card
The internal memory and memory card (Inserting the card Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. Notch • Insert the card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. •...
Page 34: Basic Shooting Functions
3 Basic shooting functions Basic shooting functions A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings.
Page 35: Selecting A Scene Mode According To The Situation
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation This function allows you to select from 21 f modes set to the shooting conditions. When you select a scene according to the situation or conditions, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings. (f mode B Portrait Suitable for taking portrait pictures.
Page 36: Self Portrait
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation W Candle Suitable for capturing the atmosphere of a candle-lit scene. Warm colors are reproduced. R Self Portrait Suitable for taking self-portrait pictures. c Available Light Portrait Suitable for shooting subjects in low light conditions without a flash. S Sunset Suitable for taking pictures of the evening sunlight.
Page 37: Take The Picture
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation i Auction Suitable for taking pictures of merchandise. The camera takes 3 pictures in succession at the best size while automatically adjusting the exposure. e Shoot & Select1 / f Shoot & Select2 Pictures are taken in succession.
Page 38: Zooming In On Your Subject
Zooming in on your subject (When [SHOOT & SELECT1] or [SHOOT & SELECT2] is selected • After taking your pictures, the screen for selecting which pictures to erase is displayed. The highlighted picture is enlarged. 1 Press pq to select the picture you SELECT want to erase, and press s.
Page 39: Using The Digital Zoom
Zooming in on your subject Using the digital zoom Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) • For n: Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] Pull the zoom lever toward T. Optical zoom Digital zoom 1/200 1/200 F4.0...
Page 40: Using Macro/Super Macro Mode
Zooming in on your subject Using macro/super macro mode Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (wide-angle: 7 cm/2.8 in. to 60 cm/23.6 in.; telephoto: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly.
Page 41: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 3.4 m (1 ft. to 11.2 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Page 42 Flash shooting Note • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement. Press the # button (flash pop- up).
Page 43: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting Press the shutter button halfway. # mark • In conditions where the flash will fire, the 1/200 1/200 F4.0 F4.0 # mark lights (flash stand-by). Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. TIPS 1600 1600 × 1200 1200 The # (flash charge) mark blinks.
Page 44: Synchro
Flash shooting Synchro Select the flash timing. #SYNC1 (front curtain) The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. #SYNC2 (rear curtain) With the rear curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. You can use this setting to create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards.
Page 45: Slave Flash Shooting (Flash)
Slave flash shooting ( Q FLASH) Slave flash shooting (FLASH) This setting is for when using a commercially available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash. The amount of light emitted by the flash can be adjusted in 10 levels. The flash can fire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be longer if a high emission level is set.
Page 46: Start Recording
Recording movies Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The card access lamp blinks while the movie is being saved. • During movie recording, the A mark lights red. 00:36 00:36 00:36 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Page 47: Camera Movement Compensation
Recording movies Camera movement compensation This function reduces the blur incurred by camera movement when taking movies. The area in which the picture is captured by the CCD is adjusted according to movement of the subject, thereby enabling recording of the picture with reduced blurring of the subject.
Page 48: Advanced Shooting Functions
4 Advanced shooting functions Advanced shooting functions Letting the camera select the optimal settings is simple and easy, but if you want, you can be a lot more creative. Now that you have mastered basic operation, you can start enjoying your camera’s more advanced functions.
Page 49: Changing The Aperture Value For Shooting Pictures
Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.
Page 50: Changing The Shutter Speed For Shooting Pictures
Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures This function 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. Setting a fast shutter speed lets you Setting a slow shutter speed blurs a capture fast-moving action as though it moving subject, giving the impression...
Page 51: Changing The Aperture Value And Shutter Speed For Shooting Pictures
Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. Adjust the aperture and shutter Exposure differential speed. Aperture value Shutter speed : Closes the aperture (increases the aperture value).
Page 52: Focusing Applications
Focusing applications AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA) This function allows you to select how the camera focuses on your subject. iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to focus on. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.
Page 53: Manual Focus (Focus Mode)
Focusing applications Manual focus (FOCUS MODE) If the subject cannot be accurately focused on with auto focus, set manual focus and manually adjust the focus. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [FOCUS MODE] [MF] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Press sr to set the focus. 1/200 1/200 F4.0 F4.0 0.0...
Page 54: Fulltime Af
Focusing applications Fulltime AF Fulltime AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. The focusing time is reduced, so you won’t miss snapshot opportunities. Also, the subject is automatically kept in focus during movie recording.
Page 55: Af Lock
Focusing applications AF lock The focus position can be locked. AF lock refers to locking the focus position. Be sure to register the AF lock function to the [ button (custom button) before use. g“Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON)”...
Page 56: Af Illuminator
Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP/n) AF illuminator This function enables you to focus on dark AF illuminator subjects with the auto focus. When you press the shutter button halfway, the AF illuminator lights automatically to illuminate the subject. The AF illuminator does not light.
Page 57: Ae Lock
AE lock This function is suitable for situations when optimum exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. The landscape appears dark Recompose your picture so there is not much sky in the frame and because the sky is bright.
Page 58: Changing Iso Sensitivity (Iso)
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) The higher the ISO, the better the camera’s light sensitivity and ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, high sensitivity introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may give it a grainy appearance. AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the subject.
Page 59: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the white balance TIPS • Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to their real shades. To prevent the picture from getting brighter, adjust toward [–] when shooting dark subjects. Note •...
Page 60 Adjusting the white balance Top menu [MODE MENU] [PICTURE] [WB] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) [AUTO] / [PRESET] / [V] (When [PRESET] is selected Select a white balance setting, PRESET WB and press Z. (When [V] is selected CANCEL SELECT With the [ONE TOUCH WB] ONE TOUCH WB screen displayed, point the...
Page 61: White Balance Compensation
Adjusting the white balance Note • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • When taking pictures with the white balance on a setting other than [AUTO], play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor. •...
Page 62: Adjusting A Picture For Recording
Adjusting a picture for recording (SHARPNESS/ CONTRAST/SATURATION) These functions adjust the sharpness, contrast and color strength of a picture. SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the picture. CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of the picture. For example, you can make pictures with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid.
Page 63: Reducing Picture Noise (Noise Reduction)
Reducing picture noise (NOISE REDUCTION) When shooting in dark places, shutter speeds become slower as there is less light focused on the CCD. During long exposures, signals are generated by parts of the CCD where no light is focused and are recorded on the picture as noise.
Page 64: Additional Shooting Functions
5 Additional shooting functions Additional shooting functions At a party or family gathering... Use the self-timer function to take group photos at school reunions or birthday parties. At a sporting event... Use sequential shooting mode to take a succession of shots of a goal and pick out the best ones later.
Page 65: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing (7). Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the record mode setting.
Page 66: Timelapse Shooting
Timelapse shooting Select the exposure differential and number of shots and press Z. ± 0.3 ×3 Take the picture. ± 0.7 ×5 • Press the shutter button fully and keep it ± 1.0 pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures.
Page 67: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting Press the shutter button. 1/200 1/200 F4.0 F4.0 • The first picture is taken, and the pictures thereafter are automatically taken. • During timelapse, the L mark lights. • When recording to either the internal memory or the card, and after the first 1600 1600 ×...
Page 68: Panorama Shooting
• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot. Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus cards (xD- Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software.
Page 69: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
• During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting, and recording sound with still pictures are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures.
Page 70: Changing The Monitor And Viewfinder Display (Disp./Guide)
Changing the monitor and viewfinder display (y) Take the picture. Microphone • When recording starts, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record. TIPS • H is displayed when still pictures with sound are played back. During playback, sound is output from the speaker.
Page 71: Histogram
Changing the monitor and viewfinder display (y) Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to change the display in the following order. g“Direct buttons” (P. 12) Displays the regular shooting Displays only the AF target information. mark. 1/200 1/200 F4.0...
Page 72: Frame Assist
Changing the monitor and viewfinder display (y) Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [OFF] / [ON] / [DIRECT] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) TIPS How to read the histogram 1 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly black.
Page 73: Playback
6 Playback Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren’t you sometimes disappointed with the results when you do eventually see them? Pictures of blurred scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene because you weren’t sure whether they would come out or not.
Page 74: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing back still pictures The pictures on a card are played back if a card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card to play back pictures stored in the internal memory. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...
Page 75: Playing Back Pictures In A Calendar (Calendar)
Playing back still pictures Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR) This function allows you to display the pictures you have taken in a calendar format. When a still picture or movie is recorded, it is automatically registered to the calendar by the date of recording.
Page 76: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies This function lets you playback movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select the movie that you want to play, then display the top menu. g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] •...
Page 77: Selecting The Position To Begin Movie Playback (Index Play)
Playing back movies Selecting the position to begin movie playback (INDEX PLAY) This function displays a movie with a time index, allowing you to play back the movie from the desired frame. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [INDEX PLAY] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Press srpq to select a frame.
Page 78: Playing Back Albums
Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be entered in albums. You can enter up to 100 pictures into each of the available 12 albums. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software, you can enter pictures from a computer into an album on a card.
Page 79 Playing back albums Select the album entry method. ALBUM ENTRY SEL. IMAGE Selects one frame at a SEL. IMAGE time for entry. SET CALENDAR Selects a date on the SET CALENDAR calendar display, and SET ALL enters one picture from CANCEL that date into the album.
Page 80: Viewing Pictures In Albums (Sel. Album)
Playing back albums (SET CALENDAR Press srpq to select the date Mon Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Fri Fri Sat 2005 2005 with pictures to enter in the album, and press Z. 10 10 Select [YES], and press Z. 12 12 13 13 14 14...
Page 81: Selecting An Album Cover (Select Title Image)
Playing back albums Press srpq to select an SEL. ALBUM album to view, and press Z. • The title image for each album is displayed. 10 10 11 11 12 12 SELECT Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want. : Displays the next picture.
Page 82: Undoing Album Entries (Undo Entry)
Playing back albums Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY) You can cancel pictures entered in an album. The picture will still be saved on the card. This only removes the picture from the album. Select the album containing the picture to undo, then display the top menu. Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [UNDO ENTRY]...
Page 83: Erasing Pictures From Albums
Playing back albums Erasing pictures from albums You can erase pictures entered in an album. Unlike undoing album pictures, this erases the picture from the card. Display and erase a picture from an album. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures.
Page 84: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or the card one after another. You can select from 9 different transition effects. Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. NORMAL The pictures are played back one at a time. SCROLL The current picture scrolls off the screen to the left as the next picture scrolls onto the screen from the right.
Page 85 Slideshow [m] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] • For album playback mode: Top menu Select a transition effect for the slideshow, and press Z. NORMAL • The slideshow starts. SCROLL • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing Z.
Page 86: Adding Sound To Still Pictures
Adding sound to still pictures Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Select the still picture to which you want to add sound and display the top menu.
Page 87: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/ Q / Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Resizing/Trimming/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) P /REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. RAW DATA EDIT Adjusts the pictures recorded in raw data format and stores them as new pictures in JPEG format.
Page 88 Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) Edit the picture. (When [RAW DATA EDIT] is RAW DATA EDIT selected 1 Select an editing option, and press Z. AUTO PRESET 2 When you have finished editing the SHARPNESS data, press Z. CONTRAST 3 Select [OK], and press Z.
Page 89 Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) (When [BLACK & WHITE] or BLACK & WHITE [SEPIA] is selected 1 Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. NEW FILE CANCEL CANCEL SELECT When [BLACK & WHITE] is selected • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode.
Page 90: Creating Composite Pictures
Creating composite pictures (FRAME/ TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) This function lets you add frames, titles or a calendar to still pictures and save them as new pictures. You can also create an index layout of selected pictures and save it as a new picture. The following picture composite operations are possible.
Page 91 Creating composite pictures (FRAME/TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) (When [TITLE] is selected 1 Press pq to select a picture, and TITLE press Z. 2 Press pq to select a title, and press • Press sr to rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. SELECT 3 Adjust the position and size of the TITLE title, and press Z.
Page 92 Creating composite pictures (FRAME/TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) (When [LAYOUT] is selected 1 Press pq to select a layout, and press Z. 2 Select the type of layout picture, and LAYOUT press Z. ALL IMAGES ALL IMAGES All pictures in the internal memory or ALBUM the card are added to CALENDAR...
Page 93: Adjusting Pictures (Brightness/Saturation)
TIPS • You can change frames and titles using OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the “Help” guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/ SATURATION) This function lets you adjust still pictures and save them as new pictures.
Page 94: Editing Movies
Editing movies Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. SATURATION NEW FILE CANCEL CANCEL SELECT When [SATURATION] is selected Press sr to adjust the SATURATION brightness or saturation, and press Z. Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns SELECT to the playback mode.
Page 95: Creating An Index
Editing movies Creating an index Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [INDEX] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. INDEX NEW FILE CANCEL SELECT Select the first frame of the 00:00 00:00/00:36 00:00/00:36 00:36 index, and press Z. s : Jumps to the first frame of the movie.
Page 96: Editing A Movie
Editing movies Note • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. • The interval between the frames that are automatically extracted varies depending on the length of the movie. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space in the internal memory or the card.
Page 97: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv
Playing back pictures on a TV As in Step 2, select the last frame of the part you want to keep and press Z. 00:00 00:00/00:36 00:00/00:36 00:36 Select [OK], and press Z. EDIT • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the edited movie is stored as a new movie or the original movie is overwritten, the camera returns to the...
Page 98: Video Output
Playing back pictures on a TV Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. •...
Page 99: 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, but they are all erased by formatting. Select the picture you want to protect and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY]...
Page 100: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Select [YES], and press Z. BACKUP • All image data in the internal memory is copied to the card. SELECT Note • If there is not enough space left on the card, [CARD FULL] is displayed and backup is canceled. •...
Page 101: Single-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures Single-frame erase Select the picture you want to ERASE erase, and press the S button. g “Direct buttons” (P. 12) Select [YES], and press Z. • The displayed picture is erased. SELECT All-frame erase Top menu [MODE MENU] [MEMORY (CARD)] [ALL ERASE] g“Using the menus”...
Page 102: Formatting The Internal Memory Or Card
• Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the internal memory or the card is formatted.
Page 103: Settings
7 Settings Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn’t all. For example, you can customize the startup screen with your own picture or select the beep or shutter sounds.
Page 104: Resetting The Settings To The Default (Reset)
Select a language, and press Z. ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES SELECT TIPS To increase the number of languages j You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the help in the OLYMPUS Master software.
Page 105: Changing The Startup Screen And Shutdown Screen
Changing the startup screen and shutdown screen (PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP) You can select the picture displayed and the sound played when the camera is turned on and turned off. You can also register your favorite picture and display it on the screen. g“Screen setup” (P. 105) Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP]...
Page 106: (Pw On Setup/Pw Off Setup)
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW) Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) [PW ON SETUP] / [PW OFF SETUP] • If a picture is already registered, the [IMAGE SCREEN SETUP EXISTING] screen is displayed asking if you want to cancel the currently registered IMAGE EXISTING picture and register a new one.
Page 107: Setting Camera Sounds
Setting camera sounds ( 8 /BEEP/ Setting camera sounds (Beep sound/BEEP/SHUTTER SOUND/ VOLUME) SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME) Select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH] for the camera warning sound. BEEP Select [OFF], [1] or [2] for the sound of the button operations, for example when making menu selections. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH].
Page 108: Resetting File Names (File Name)
Resetting file names (FILE NAME) Select [OFF], [1] or [2]. SHUTTER SOUND If you selected [1] or [2], select [LOW] or [HIGH] and press Z. HIGH SELECT (VOLUME Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [VOLUME] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) • For album playback mode: Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [VOLUME] Press sr to set the volume, and press Z.
Page 109: Adjusting The Image Processing Function (Pixel Mapping)
Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) There are two settings from which you can choose: [RESET] or [AUTO]. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring images to a computer. RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera.
Page 110: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness
Adjusting the monitor brightness Press q. When [START] is displayed, press Z. PIXEL MAPPING START • The [BUSY] bar is displayed during pixel mapping. When pixel mapping is finished, the screen returns to the mode menu. DUAL TIME SETUP m/ft Note •...
Page 111: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/ Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year),...
Page 112: Setting The Date And Time In Another Time Zone
Setting the date and time in another time zone (DUAL TIME SETUP) This function allows you to set a date and time in another time zone (dual time), separate from the settings in [X]. After setting, you can switch between the new setting and the time set in [X]. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP]...
Page 113: Setting The Measurement Unit (M/Ft)
Setting the measurement unit (m/ft) TIPS • Changes made to [X] do not affect the date and time set in [DUAL TIME SETUP]. • After setting the date and time with [DUAL TIME SETUP], it is retained even after [DUAL TIME SETUP] is set to [OFF]. Setting the measurement unit (m/ft) The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode.
Page 114 Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) CUSTOM BUTTON You can set commonly used functions to the custom button ([ button). When a function is set to the custom button, you can simply press the custom button to select that function without having to go through the menu.
Page 115 Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) MY MODE CUSTOM Ref. Function SHORT CUT SETUP BUTTON Page AF PREDICT P. 54 P. 25 P. 59 > — P. 61 SHARPNESS — P. 62 CONTRAST — P. 62 SATURATION — P.
Page 116 Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) Make the settings. If you selected [CURRENT] in MY MODE SETUP Step 1 SET CURRENT SETTING Select [SET], and press Z. • The current camera settings are saved CANCEL in the selected My Mode. SELECT If you selected [RESET] in Step 1 MY MODE SETUP...
Page 117: Setting The Custom Button
Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) (Setting shortcuts Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SHORT CUT] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Select [A], [B] or [C], and press SHORT CUT • For f mode, [C] is set to [SCENE] and shortcut menus cannot be set.
Page 118: Printing Pictures
8 Printing pictures Printing pictures To print the pictures you have taken, you can either have a photo store process them, or print them at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first.
Page 119: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
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.
Page 120: Printing Pictures (Easy Print)
Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures (EASY PRINT) [EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the monitor. Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor. Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi-connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.
Page 121: Printing Pictures (Custom Print)
Direct printing (PictBridge) Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer. TIPS • You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
Page 122 Direct printing (PictBridge) Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press Z. • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the EASY PRINT camera and printer are connected. The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is CUSTOM PRINT displayed on the monitor. Select the EXIT print settings on the camera’s monitor. SELECT •...
Page 123 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press pq to select a picture, and press s. • [SINGLE PRINT] is set. 100 - 0004 0004 SELECT PRINT SINGLEPRINT MORE Press Z. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. 100 - 0004 0004 SELECT PRINT CANCEL MORE Select [PRINT], and press Z.
Page 124 Direct printing (PictBridge) In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press p. PRINT • A message is displayed. ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer.
Page 125: Other Print Modes And Print Settings
Direct printing (PictBridge) Other print modes and print settings In addition to the basic printing method, there are also several other printing modes. The paper size and border settings can be set in the same print mode. If the following screen is displayed, perform the operations according to the operation guide.
Page 126: Selecting The Picture To Print
Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting the print paper Select the paper size and border on the [PRINTPAPER] screen. SIZE Choose from the available PRINTPAPER paper sizes on your printer. BORDERLESS Select framed or unframed. In SIZE BORDERLESS [MULTI PRINT] mode, you cannot select the frame.
Page 127 Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting the number of prints and data to be printed [MORE] <× Sets the number of prints. PRINT INFO You can select up to 10 prints. DATE ( If you select [WITH], pictures DATE WITHOUT are printed with the date. FILE NAME WITHOUT FILE NAME (...
Page 128: If An Error Message Is Displayed
Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error message is displayed If an error message is displayed 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...
Page 129: Print Settings (Dpof)
Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.
Page 130 Print settings (DPOF) TIPS Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the number of pixels does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher dpi value, the size of the printed picture will be smaller.
Page 131: Single-Frame Reservation
Print settings (DPOF) Single-frame reservation How to make a single-frame reservation for a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings. For album playback mode, select the album that you want to make the print reservations for, and display the top menu. [<] g“Using the menus”...
Page 132: All-Frame Reservation
Print settings (DPOF) Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press Z. The pictures are printed without DATE the date and time. TIME DATE The selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME The selected pictures are printed CANCEL SELECT with the shooting time.
Page 133: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Print settings (DPOF) Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. [<] g“Using the menus” (P. 17) Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] •...
Page 134: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
9 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Viewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or organize them by date or category, or attach...
Page 135: Flow
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable jImage files on xD-Picture Card may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back cover of this manual.
Page 136: Using Olympus Master
For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Manage images...
Page 137: Installing Olympus Master
Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment...
Page 138 • Open the camera’s battery compartment cover Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.
Page 139 “Yes”. • A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer.
Page 140 Double-click the “Installer” icon. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Agree” to proceed with the installation. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.
Page 141: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. • Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.
Page 142: Starting Up Olympus Master
• The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.
Page 143 “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus. (To exit OLYMPUS Master Click the “Exit” on the main menu. • OLYMPUS Master is exited.
Page 144: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer
Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images You can save camera images on your computer. Click “Transfer Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. Click “From Camera” • The window for selecting images is displayed.
Page 145: Windows 98Se
Displaying camera images on a computer (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Card access lamp Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable.
Page 146: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the cable. Viewing still pictures and movies Click “Browse Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The “Browse” window is displayed. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view.
Page 147: Printing Pictures
Displays the volume adjustment slider. Printing pictures Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. Click “Print Images at Home” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed.
Page 148 Printing pictures Click “Photo” • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to “Print Date”, and select between “Date”...
Page 149: To Download And Save Images To A Computer Without
To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master Click “Print”. • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Photo Print” window. To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage.
Page 150: Appendix
10 Appendix Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. • When you get an error message while using the camera... • When you press the POWER button but nothing happens... • When you want to know how to safely store your camera...
Page 151: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error messages Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with This card cannot be used. Insert a the card. new card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is The recorded image has been prohibited. protected (read-only) on a computer.
Page 152 Select [MEMORY FORMAT] and press Z. All data in the internal internal memory. MEMORY SETUP memory is erased. Frames and titles POWER OFF used to compose images are MEMORY FORMAT erased. Use OLYMPUS Master to SELECT add them in again.
Page 153: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. P. 22 The batteries are Install the batteries correctly.
Page 154 Troubleshooting Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The viewfinder does not turn on. The monitor is turned on. Press u to switch to the viewfinder. P. 12 The monitor does not turn on. Press u to switch to the monitor. The viewfinder is turned P.
Page 155 Troubleshooting Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The monitor goes off. The camera is in the Operate the camera with the shutter button or – sleep mode. zoom lever. The flash does not fire. Press the # button (flash pop-up) to open the The flash is closed.
Page 156 Troubleshooting (Playback of recorded images Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. The card is inserted in When a card is inserted, only pictures on the P. 31 the camera. card can be played back. Remove the card. The picture is out of focus.
Page 157 Troubleshooting Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked Hold the camera correctly, keeping your – by your finger. fingers away from the flash. The subject was out of Shoot within the flash working range. P.
Page 158 Troubleshooting Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. Set the mode dial to a mode other than q, The power is off. P. 22 and press the POWER button. The camera is in the Press the QUICK VIEW button or set the P.
Page 159 The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer failed to Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, P. 141 recognize the camera. and connect it again. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS Master. P. 137 been installed.
Page 160: Camera Care
Camera care (Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
Page 161: Batteries
The batteries are not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the batteries with the battery charger specified by Olympus before use. For more details, refer to the instruction manual attached to the charger.
Page 162: Ac Adapter (Optional)
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. Use the Olympus AC adapter to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
Page 163: Safety Precautions
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device.
Page 164 • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing...
Page 165 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
Page 166 - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the...
Page 167: 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 shutter speed and the...
Page 168: Noise Reduction
Glossary of terms A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (ex. “ISO100”). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be exposed even in low-light conditions. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for still images.
Page 169 Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To exit the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.
Page 170: Miscellaneous
11 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 9. Refer here for lists of the top menus and mode menus. The index helps you find the pages containing a function or item that you are looking for. For effective use of the manual, reference page numbers are listed in the menu lists.
Page 171: Menu List
Menu list Shooting mode menus (P, A, S, M, r, f) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page ESP, n, 4 MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/n P. 56 & OFF, &, % P. 40 o, j, i, k, DRIVE P. 65 AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400 P.
Page 172 Menu list Shooting mode menus (P, A, S, M, r, f) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page MODE MENU PICTURE WB AUTO P. 59 5, 3, 4, 1, w, x, PRESET P. 59 P. 59 > RED7 – BLUE7 P.
Page 173 Menu list Shooting mode menus (P, A, S, M, r, f) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page P. 67 P. 29 SCENE/(&) P. 35, Only available in r mode. The function registered in [SHORT CUT] is displayed. In f mode, [SCENE] is displayed. In other modes, the function registered in [SHORT CUT] is displayed.
Page 174 Menu list Shooting mode menus (n) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page MODE MENU CAMERA ISO AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400 P. 58 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P. 54 R(movies) OFF, ON P. 47 PICTURE WB AUTO P. 59 5, 3, 4, 1, w, x, PRESET P.
Page 175 Menu list Shooting mode menus (h) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page MODE MENU MEMORY MEMORY FORMAT YES, NO P. 102 (CARD) (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO P. 99 SETUP RESET YES, NO P. 104 P. 104 PW ON SCREEN OFF, 1, 2 P.
Page 176 Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page MODE MENU PLAY OFF, ON P. 99 +90°, 0°, -90° P. 75 NORMAL, SCROLL, P. 84 FADER, ZOOM DOWN, ZOOM UP, CHECKERBOARD, BLINDS, SWIVEL, RANDOM <...
Page 177 Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page MODE MENU SETUP RESET YES, NO P. 104 P. 104 PW ON SCREEN OFF, 1, 2 P. 105 SETUP SOUND OFF, 1, 2 P. 105 PW OFF SCREEN OFF, 1, 2...
Page 178 Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (movies) Ref. Top menu Item Sub menu Settings Page MODE MENU PLAY OFF, ON P. 99 INDEX PLAY P. 77 ALBUM ENTRY SEL. IMAGE, P. 78 SET CALENDAR, SET ALL, CANCEL EDIT INDEX NEW FILE, CANCEL P.
Page 179 Menu list Playback mode menus for album playback mode (q) Ref. Top menu Item Settings Page ALBUM MENU P. 99 OFF, ON +90°, 0°, -90° P. 75 SELECT TITLE IMAGE OK, CANCEL P. 81 UNDO ENTRY SEL. IMAGE, UNDO ALL, P.
Page 180: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Information display Information on screen (DISP./GUIDE) Optical zoom Wide FNo. F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED 1/1000 Still pictures: AUTO (S, M: #) Flash Movies: $ ESP/n &...
Page 181: Playback Mode
List of factory default settings SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 REC VIEW SHUTTER SOUND 1 - LOW FILE NAME RESET m/ft AF ILLUMINATOR A: Y, B: K, C: & SHORT CUT FRAME ASSIST CUSTOM BUTTON AE LOCK Playback mode Information display Information off screen (DISP./GUIDE)
Page 182: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scenes
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the [MY MODE SETUP] menu. In f mode, in order to produce specialized effects, some scenes limit control of certain functions.
Page 183 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Shooting mode M f A Function AF PREDICT — — FULLTIME AF — R (movies) — — — > — SHARPNESS — CONTRAST — SATURATION — MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP RESET PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP REC VIEW —...
Page 184 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Functions with limited operations by scene Scene Function Flash — — Optical zoom — — AREA & — — — — — DRIVE — — — — — — #SYNCRO — — DIGITAL ZOOM —...
Page 185: Index
Index button (erase) ..13, 83, 100 AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT ..........36 button (flash mode)..12, 41 button (flash pop-up) ..12, 41 button (monitor/viewfinder) BACKUP ........99 ........12, 13 Battery ......161, 163 button (OK/MENU)..12, 13 BEACH ......37 button (print) ....13, 120 BEEP........
Page 186 Index FRAME ASSIST ..72 Date and time ....111 Front curtain ....44 DC-IN jack.......162 FULLTIME AF ......54 DIGITAL ZOOM ......39 DIRECT (Histogram)....71 Direct printing......119 Green lamp ......23 button ......12, 13, 19, 70 DOCUMENTS .....36 High speed sequential DPOF ......129, 167 shooting .....
Page 187 ......69 ..........27 Red-eye fill-in flash ..41 REDEYE FIX......87 Red-eye reduction flash ..41 OLYMPUS Master ....136 Remaining recording time ..27 One-touch ......59 RESET ........104 Optical zoom ......38 RESET (MY MODE SETUP) ..........115 Resizing ......
Page 188 Index Selecting a language ..104 SELF PORTRAIT ....36 UNDO ALL ....... 82 Self-timer lamp......68 UNDO ENTRY (ALBUM ENTRY) Self-timer ......67 ..........82 SEPIA ........87 USB cable ..120, 121, 141, 149 Sequential shooting ....65 USB driver...... 137, 149 SET ALL........79 SET CALENDAR ......79 SHARPNESS ......62...
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