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Olympus C5000 - 5MP Digital Camera Reference Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-5000ZOOM
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA C-5000ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
  • Page 2 DIGITAL CAMERA C-5000ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-5000ZOOM 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 : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 4: Composition Of The Manual

    Composition of the manual Contents Names of parts P.10 Getting started P.17 Introduction of the camera’s functions Using the menus P.32 Basic Photography Shooting basics P.41 Flash P.56 Advanced Photography To get that particular shot Advanced shooting P.68 using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Composition of the manual ......3 Names of parts ........10 Camera .
  • Page 6 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor ....49 If correct focus cannot be obtained ..... 50 Using the Focus Lock function .
  • Page 7 Sequential shooting ....83 Sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting ....83 Auto bracketing .
  • Page 8 Playback on a TV ....... . . 116 Editing still pictures .
  • Page 9 10 Miscellaneous Error codes ........151 Troubleshooting.
  • Page 10 Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Note Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.

  • Page 11: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g P.54, 108, 109 Shutter button g P.45 Mode dial g P.41 Flash g P.56 Hot shoe g P.64 Strap eyelet g P.17 Remote control receiver P.81 Lens Self-timer/Remote control lamp VIDEO OUT jack g P.116 USB connector DC-IN jack g...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts P

    Names of parts Viewfinder g P.47 Macro/Spot button (() g P.75, 78 Protect button (0) g P.118 Flash mode button (#) g P.56 Erase button (S) g P.119 AEL/Custom button (x) P.76, 123 Rotation button (y) g P.107 Power switch g P.24 QUICK VIEW g P.106...

  • Page 13: Monitor Indications

    Names of parts 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.134) Shooting modes Still picture Movie Ref. Item Indications Page P, A, S, M, N, o, m, L, K, J,...
  • Page 14 Names of parts Ref. Item Indications Page 9 Noise reduction P.104 !, #, $, #SLOW1, 10 Flash mode P.56 H SLOW, #SLOW2 w -2.0 – +2.0 11 Flash intensity control P.63 o, j, k, BKT 12 Drive P.83 13 Self-timer P.80 <...
  • Page 15 Names of parts Playback mode Still picture Movie Ref. Item Indications Page e, f 1 Battery check P.15 < × 10 2 Print reservation, P.146 Number of prints P.112 Movie 3 Protect P.118 4 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.91 5 Resolution 2560 ×...

  • Page 16: Memory Gauge

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

  • Page 17: How To Use This Manual

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

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Note • Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

  • Page 19: Battery/Card Basics

    Battery/Card basics Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-10C) before first use.
  • Page 20 Battery/Card basics • Charging normally takes approximately 2 hours. • Use only the specified charger. Note • If the charger indicator flashes red, there is a possibility that the battery is not inserted properly in the charger or that the battery is damaged.

  • Page 21: Card Basics

    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, Note be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP –...
  • Page 22 Battery/Card basics Loading the battery Orient the battery correctly, and insert it until it is locked by the Battery battery lock. lock Removing the battery Slide the battery lock in the Battery direction of the arrow. As the lock battery emerges, hold it straight and pull it out completely.
  • Page 23 Battery/Card basics Close the battery/card cover in direction C then slide it in direction Low battery warning The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15). Care when removing the card Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

  • Page 24: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    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.

  • Page 25: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Remove the lens cap. Turn the mode dial and select the mode you wish to use from P p r n o m l k j i Turn the power switch to the ON position. • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q.
  • Page 26 Power on/off • If the camera is subjected to strong vibration or shock while turned on, power may be interrupted, causing the date and other internal Note settings to revert to the factory default status. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.

  • Page 27: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)

    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.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Set the mode dial to P and turn the Power switch camera on.
  • Page 29 Selecting a language Press ac to select W, then press d. ALL RESEt ENGLISH ENGLISH ON / SEtUP REC VIEW 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 power off, set the power switch to OFF.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to P and turn the Power switch 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.
  • Page 31 Setting the date and time Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/ Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/ Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d. • Move to the year setting. SELECt • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

  • Page 32: Holding The Camera

    Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers, the strap and the lens cap attached to the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Top view...

  • Page 33: Using The Menus

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

  • Page 34: How To Use The Menus

    How to use the menus Press e to display the top Press ac to select menu. Press d. a tab, then press d. Top menu CAMERA tab DRIVE MODE MENU A/S/M Press b to return to the PICTURE tab tab selection screen.
  • Page 35 How to use the menus Press ac to select an Press acto select a item, then press d. setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu. Slide bar DRIVE The slide bar also appears on the A/S/M next page if there is a menu function.

  • Page 36: Shortcut Menus

    Shortcut menus Shooting modes h mode i j k l m n mode o r p P modes DIGItAL ZOOM CARD SEtUP MODE MENU MODE MENU (Factory default setting) Y / < Select from OFF, Y (self-timer) and < (remote control) for the P.80, 81 self-timer and remote control setting.

  • Page 37: Playback Mode

    Shortcut menus Playback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU Runs through all saved pictures one after another. (slideshow) P.111 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back movies. P.112 PLAYBACK Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 INDEX P.114 frames.

  • Page 38: Mode Menus

    Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modes CAMERA tab DRIVE PICTURE tab CARD tab A/S/M SETUP tab CAMERA tab Select from OFF, Y (self-timer) and < Y/<...
  • Page 39 4 cm/1.6" from the P.79 subject. Allows panorama pictures to be taken PANORAMA P.86 with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in 2 IN 1 succession and stores them as a single P.88 picture.
  • Page 40 Mode Menus SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current camera ALL RESET P.121 settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P.27 Sets the picture that comes on when the PW ON/OFF SETUP P.139 power is turned on and off.
  • Page 41 Mode Menus Playback mode EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab EDIT tab ∗ Makes the file size smaller and saves it P.117 as a new file. ∗ The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. CARD tab Erases all image data stored on the card P.120, CARD SETUP or format the card.

  • Page 42: Shooting Basics

    3 Shooting basics Shooting modes The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve.

  • Page 43: Sports Shooting

    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.
  • Page 44 Shooting modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting The camera automatically sets the most suitable combination of aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus.

  • Page 45: Movie Record

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

  • Page 46: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed.
  • Page 47 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. • When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. In shooting mode, you can play back recorded images immediately by pressing the QUICK VIEW button.

  • Page 48: Taking Still Pictures Using The Viewfinder

    Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder. Mode dial Set the mode dial to either h Shutter button i j k l m o r p or Power switch P and set the power switch to Mode dial...
  • Page 49 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. • When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. In shooting mode, you can play back recorded images immediately by pressing the QUICK VIEW button.

  • Page 50: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor

    Taking still pictures Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Monitor Advantages Camera movement does You can check the picture area not occur easily and that the camera actually subjects can be seen records more accurately. clearly even in bright places.

  • Page 51: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

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

  • Page 52: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g“AE LOCK – Locking the exposure” (P.76) Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.

  • Page 53: Recording Movies

    Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. You cannot record movies with sound. Mode dial Set the mode dial to n and turn Shutter button the camera on.
  • Page 54 Recording movies • In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be used. Note TIPS To use zoom for shooting movies → Set the digital zoom to ON. g“DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom” (P.55)

  • Page 55: Zoom

    Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 12x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom (with record mode set to SQ1 or SQ2).

  • Page 56: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom

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

  • Page 57: Flash

    4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. You can also use an optional flash. Mode dial Set the flash mode by repeatedly Shutter button...
  • Page 58 Flash shooting Press the shutter button halfway. # mark • When the flash is ready to fire, the orange lamp and # lights steady. F2.8 F2.8 1600 1200 1600 1200 Orange lamp Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.): Approx.
  • Page 59 Flash shooting TIPS The orange lamp or # (flash standby) indication blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until the orange lamp or # lights steadily. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) → When the orange lamp or # lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level.
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: Flash Off

    Flash shooting Flash off ($) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. •...
  • Page 62 Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.

  • Page 63: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash

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

  • Page 64: Flash Intensity Control

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

  • Page 65: External Flash (Optional)

    External flash (optional) Using the external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with Olympus FL series external flashes. The external flash can be used either by itself or together with the built-in flash. If an external flash is used, the flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera like the built-in flash.
  • Page 66 External flash (optional) Turn on the external flash. • When using the FL-20, set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO. • When using the FL-40, it begins communicating with the camera and automatically switches to TTL-AUTO. During communication, TTL-AUTO is displayed. •...

  • Page 67: Using Commercially Available External Flashes

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

  • Page 68: Compatible Commercially Available External Flashes

    (7) If a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communications functions other than an Olympus FL series external flash is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry.

  • Page 69: Advanced Shooting

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

  • Page 70: Aperture Priority Shooting

    Aperture priority shooting Mode dial Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.68) Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions.

  • Page 71: Shutter Priority Shooting

    Shutter priority shooting Mode dial Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.68) Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.

  • Page 72: Manual Shooting

    Manual shooting Mode dial Select M mode. x AEL/Custom button g“A/S/M mode” (P.68) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. : The aperture value decreases. Arrow pad a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.

  • Page 73: Focusing Applications

    Focusing applications AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA AF AREA,...

  • Page 74: Manual Focus

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

  • Page 75: Take The Picture

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

  • Page 76: Metering

    Metering There are two ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the way best suited to your purpose. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area.

  • Page 77: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure

    AE LOCK – Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame.
  • Page 78 AE LOCK – Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the F2.8 F2.8 subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 79: Macro Mode Shooting

    Macro mode shooting You can shoot the subject at close range. (Wide-angle at 20cm/7.9" to 50 cm/ 19.7", telephoto at 30 cm/11.8" to 50 cm/19.7".) Photographs of distant subjects can also be taken, but the camera may take time to focus. If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will turn out well (().

  • Page 80: Super Macro Mode Shooting

    Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 4 cm/1.6" to your subject. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed and cannot be used. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA...

  • Page 81: Self-Timer Shooting

    Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial In the top menu, press a to select Shutter button Y/<, press ac to select Y, then press e.

  • Page 82: Remote Control Shooting

    Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device (RM-2). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mode dial Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.
  • Page 83 Remote control shooting TIPS The self-timer remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again.

  • Page 84: Sequential Shooting

    Sequential shooting There are 3 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Continuous shots will not be possible if Record Mode is set to TIFF or if Noise Reduction is set to ON.

  • Page 85: Auto Bracketing

    Sequential shooting 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. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus.
  • Page 86 Sequential shooting 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. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures.

  • Page 87: Panorama - Panorama Shooting

    PANORAMA – Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE...
  • Page 88 Press e to finish panorama shooting. • 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. • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are Note not available.

  • Page 89: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures

    2 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when played back Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA...
  • Page 90 2 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available. Note • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e.

  • Page 91: Function - Adding Special Effects To Pictures

    FUNCTION – Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. Turn off FUNCTION. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA FUNCTION,...

  • Page 92: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure

    6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the number of pictures storable on the card and resolutions in different record modes, refer to the tables on P.92.
  • Page 93 Record mode Still Picture Record Modes (with a 16 MB card) Record File Number of pixels Compression Memory capacity in no. of shots mode format 2560 × 1920 2272 ×1704 2048 × 1536 TIFF 1600 × 1200 Uncompressed TIFF 1280 × 960 1024 ×...

  • Page 94: Selecting A Record Mode

    Record mode • The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the Note subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures, or stored images are erased.
  • Page 95 Record mode Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d. Press ac to select the resolution. If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, HIGH 2272 1704 press d after choosing the NORMAL 2048 1536 resolution, then choose HIGH or...

  • Page 96: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.

  • Page 97: Exposure Compensation

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

  • Page 98: White Balance

    White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...

  • Page 99: Auto White Balance

    White balance Auto white balance Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source. 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 twice to exit the menu.
  • Page 100 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 One-touch white balance Press e repeatedly to exit the menu. • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light Note reflected by the paper is too bright or too dark.

  • Page 101: White Balance Adjustment

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

  • Page 102: Sharpness

    SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +2 and -2. •...

  • Page 103: Contrast

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

  • Page 104: Saturation

    SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the saturation between +2 and -2. SAtURAtION •...

  • Page 105: Noise Reduction

    NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.

  • Page 106: Playback

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

  • Page 107: Quick View

    Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW.

  • Page 108: Picture Rotation

    Viewing still pictures Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, Rotation button press y.

  • Page 109: Close-Up Playback

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

  • Page 110: Index Display

    Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.110) Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward W (G).

  • Page 111: Selecting The Number Of Pictures

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

  • Page 112: Slideshow

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

  • Page 113: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.105) Arrow pad OK button Press e. • The top menu is displayed. MOVIE PLAY Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. INFO MODE MENU Press ac to select MOVIE...
  • Page 114 Viewing movies • Press e again after playback ends to MOVIE%PLAYBACK display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire PLAYBACK movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME EXIt Plays back the movie manually one frame at a SELECt time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e.

  • Page 115: Index - Creating An Index

    INDEX - Creating an index This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to select a picture with n.
  • Page 116 INDEX - Creating an index Press ac to select OK, then INDEX press e. • The busy bar is displayed, then the 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display. CANCEL • To quit the editing function, select SELECt CANCEL and press e.

  • Page 117: Playback On A Tv

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

  • Page 118: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to edit.

  • Page 119: Protecting Pictures

    Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the 0 Protect button picture you want to protect. g“Viewing still pictures”...

  • Page 120: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Be careful not to erase important data.

  • Page 121: All-Frame Erase

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

  • Page 122: Useful Functions

    8 Useful functions ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings You can 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. If ALL RESET is set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback.
  • Page 123 ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings Functions that All Reset affects Factory Factory Ref. Ref. Function default Function default Page Page setting setting F No F2.8 NOISE P.69 REDUCTION P.104 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.70 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.55 P.96 P.79 FLASH MODE AUTO P.56...

  • Page 124: Custom Button

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

  • Page 125: Setting The Custom Button

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

  • Page 126: Using The Custom Button

    CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Mode dial Press x. x AEL/Custom button • The function currently set to the custom button appears. Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set by repeatedly pressing the button. TIPS When ISO is set to the custom button but you want to use AE lock →...

  • Page 127: Short Cut

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

  • Page 128: Setting The Shortcut Menu

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

  • Page 129: Using The Shortcut Menu

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

  • Page 130: My Mode Setup

    MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. You can also use MY MODE to save the contents you have set. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP Functions that Functions that Default...

  • Page 131: Mode Dial

    MY MODE SETUP Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. SLEEP PRESENt MY MODE SEtUP...
  • Page 132 MY MODE SETUP When selecting CUSTOM in Step 2 Press ac to select the item you MY MODE SEtUP want to save in MY MODE, then P/A/S/M press d. F2.8 F2.8 • For the available items, see “Functions 1/1000 1/1000 SHUttER affected by MY MODE SETUP”...

  • Page 133: Card Setup - Formatting Cards

    CARD SETUP – Formatting Cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
  • Page 134 CARD SETUP – Formatting Cards Press a to select YES, then press FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. SELECt BUSY Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction.

  • Page 135: Information Display

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

  • Page 136: Monitor Brightness Adjustment

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

  • Page 137: Rec View

    REC VIEW You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. You can display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card. The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken.

  • Page 138: Sleep - Sleep Timer

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

  • Page 139: Beep - Setting The Warning Tone

    Beep – Setting the warning tone You can set the beep sound used for button operations or warnings. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP ON or OFF, and press e.

  • Page 140: Power On/Off Setup - Power On/Off Display Setting

    POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting You can select whether or not a picture is displayed when the power is turned on and off. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP PW ON/OFF SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus”...

  • Page 141: File Name - Choosing How File Names Are Created

    FILE NAME – Choosing how file names are created The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .

  • Page 142: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image

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

  • Page 143: M/Ft - Selecting The Measurement Units

    m/ft – Selecting the 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.

  • Page 144: Video Out - Selecting The Video Signal Type

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

  • Page 145: Print Setting

    9 Print setting With print reservation 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.
  • Page 146 With print reservation TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.

  • Page 147: All-Frame Reservation

    All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial Play back a still picture. • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.

  • Page 148: Single-Frame Reservation

    Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial Play back a still picture. • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n. Press e to display the top menu.
  • Page 149 Single-frame reservation Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e. • The PRINT ORDER screen appears. Prints pictures only, with no date or DAtE time. tIME DATE The picture is printed with the EXIt SELECt shooting date. TIME The picture is printed with the shooting time.

  • Page 150: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    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 frames or only those frames you think are unnecessary. Mode dial Resetting all print reservation frames Press e to display the top menu.
  • Page 151 Resetting print reservation data Resetting single-frame print reservation Press e to display the top menu. Press c for the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen to < appear. Press ac and select KEEP, then PRINt%ORDER%SEttING press e. PRINt%ORDERED Press ac and select , then <...

  • Page 152: 10 Miscellaneous

    10 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. or it cannot be If the indication persists, format the card. recognized. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot NO CARD be used.

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Turn the power on. P.24 The battery is Charge the battery. P.18 exhausted. The battery is Warm the battery by putting them in your pocket —...
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting The monitor is hard to see. Select s in the mode menu and adjust the The brightness of the P.135 monitor is not brightness. adjusted properly. The monitor is Block the sunlight with your hand or use the — exposed to direct viewfinder.
  • Page 155 Troubleshooting The flash does not fire. The flash is set to the Select the mode other than flash off. P.56 flash off mode. The subject is If you want the flash to fire on a brightly P.56 illuminated. illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode. Auto bracketing is The flash does not fire in the auto bracketing P.83...
  • Page 156 Troubleshooting Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page Pictures taken are not in focus. Auto focus is not Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the P.50, 51, possible. subject and then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter P.31 when the shutter...
  • Page 157 Troubleshooting The sequential Higher shutter speeds are used when the P.83 shooting mode was sequential shooting mode is selected, which may used. result in pictures that are darker than usual. Select o in the DRIVE menu. The center of the If the center of the subject is too bright, the image P.96 subject is too bright.
  • Page 158 Troubleshooting The camera is The monitor does not function when the video P.116 connected to a TV. cable is connected to the camera. The picture is not erased. You cannot erase pictures with the 0 mark. The picture you want P.118 Press the 0 button to cancel the protection.

  • Page 159: List Of Menus

    List of menus h mode Top menu Setting Ref. Page Y/< OFF, Y, < P.80, 81 SHQ 2560 × 1920/HQ 2560 × 1920/ P.91 SQ1 1600 × 1200/SQ2 640 × 480 P.29 CARD SETUP YES, NO P.132...
  • Page 160 List of menus i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/P mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page Y/< OFF, Y, < MODE MENU CAMERA P.80, 81 o, j, k, DRIVE P.83 ∗ 1 AUTO, 50, 80, 160, 320 P.95 ∗ 2 A/S/M A/S/M P.68 -2.0 – +2.0 P.63 IN +Q, Q P.64...
  • Page 161 List of menus i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/P mode (cont.) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page ∗ 5 MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.121 ENGLISH, P.27 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, ON P.139 REC VIEW OFF, ON P.136 OFF, ON P.138 SLEEP 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3...
  • Page 162 List of menus n mode Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page Y/ < OFF, Y, < MODE MENU CAMERA P.80, 81 AUTO, 50, 80, 160, 320 P.95 OFF, ON P.79 > PICTURE BLUE7 – RED7 P.100 SHARPNESS -2 – +2 P.101 CONTRAST -2 –...
  • Page 163 List of menus q mode (still pictures) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU EDIT 640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.120, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.121 ENGLISH, P.27 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, ON...
  • Page 164 List of menus q mode (movies) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.120, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON P.121 ENGLISH, P.27 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, ON P.139 OFF, ON P.138 P.135 P.29...

  • Page 165: List Of Factory Default Settings

    List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode F No F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 ZOOM WIDE AUTO (S, M, m: #SLOW1, FLASH n: $) AF/MF Y/< DRIVE ±1.0 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 50) QFLASH IN+Q...
  • Page 166 List of factory default settings AUTO > No compensation SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 REC VIEW SLEEP 3 MIN FILE NAME RESET m/ft A: Y/<, B: K SHORT CUT C: WB CUSTOM BUTTON AE LOCK...
  • Page 167 List of factory default settings Playback mode INFO 0° < Others ALL RESET ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP NORMAL Y-M-D 2003.01.01 00:00 ∗ VIDEO OUT ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.

  • Page 168: Modes And Shooting Functions

    Modes and Shooting Functions In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode Function — — Zoom ∗ 1 DIGITAL ZOOM — AF AREA — — Manual focus — — AUTO —...
  • Page 169 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function j, k — — — — — PANORAMA — — 2 IN 1 — — BLACK&WHITE — — SEPIA — — — — — — > — SHARPNESS — CONTRAST — SATURATION — ∗ 2 NOISE REDUCTION —...
  • Page 170 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function FILE NAME — PIXEL MAPPING — — m/ft — — VIDEO OUT — SHORT CUT — — CUSTOM BUTTON — — — : Available : Not available — ∗ 1 Cannot be selected in o mode. ∗...

  • Page 171: Camera Maintenance

    Camera maintenance After use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. P.24 Remove the battery.
  • Page 172 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 (CR2025) facing up, remove the old battery and insert a new battery as shown.

  • Page 173: Specifications

    : 1/1.76" CCD solid state image pickup, 5,360,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 7.8 mm to 23.4 mm, f2.8 (W), f4.8 (T), 7 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm...
  • Page 174 -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 : 105 mm (W) × 74 mm (H) × 46 mm (D) (4.1"...

  • Page 175: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the...
  • Page 176 Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.

  • Page 177: Sleep Mode

    Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser.
  • Page 178 Glossary of terms TTL (Through-The taking-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an external flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured by the light receptor in the camera as it passes through the lens.

  • Page 179: Index

    Index A/S/M mode....43, 68 Card ..... . .20 AC adapter .
  • Page 180 Index Fluorescent lamp >..98 Focus lock ....50 Macro mode shooting & ..78 FORMAT I.
  • Page 181 Index Pixels ..... 176 Shortcut menu ... .32, 35 Playback mode q ..40, 105 SHQ .
  • Page 182 Index White balance adjustment > ....100 White balance WB... . 97 xD-Picture Card ....20 Zoom lever .
  • Page 183 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 OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...
  • Page 184 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
  • Page 185 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
  • Page 186 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
  • Page 187 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...
  • Page 188 Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
  • Page 189 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
  • Page 190 Identifying the OS A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
  • Page 191 Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).

  • Page 192: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)

    Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
  • Page 193 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 194: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
  • Page 195 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
  • Page 196 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.

  • Page 197: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera

    Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...

  • Page 198: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed

    Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
  • Page 199 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...

  • Page 200: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.

  • Page 201: Folder Name

    Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. File name Folder name (Example) (Example) Serial number...
  • Page 202 Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder).

  • Page 203: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location...
  • Page 204 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed.
  • Page 205 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
  • Page 206 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ......... 24 Downloading images to your computer........26...
  • Page 207 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.
  • Page 208 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
  • Page 209 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
  • Page 210 Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
  • Page 211 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
  • Page 212 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
  • Page 213 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
  • Page 214 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?
  • Page 215 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 OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 40-23 77 30/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...

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