Olympus Stylus Verve - Stylus Verve 4MP Digital Camera Advanced Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

1 Taking Pictures
2 Viewing
3 Setting Up
4 Printing Pictures
5 Connecting Computer
6 Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Advanced Manual DIGITAL CAMERA 1 Taking Pictures 2 Viewing 3 Setting Up 4 Printing Pictures 5 Connecting Computer 6 Appendix...
  • Page 2: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual This manual contains a table of contents, an index and menus to enable you to easily find the topic that you want to use or learn out more about. Using the table of contents gP.5 All the titles in the manual are listed here, grouped into chapters.
  • Page 3: How To Read The Instructions

    How to read the instructions A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. Displaying several pictures at once This function lets you view several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.
  • Page 4: Menu Operations

    Menu operations The screen that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK/MENU button is called the “Top menu.” There are three top menus as shown below. MOVIE PLAYBACK MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU S ERASE...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to use this manual................2 How to read the instructions..............3 Menu operations ..................4 1 Taking Pictures ..........9 Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) ..10 Changing focus zone (AF) ..............12 Changing shooting scene modes l..........14 Shooting scene modes ...............15 Recording movies N ................18 Using zoom systems ................20...
  • Page 6 2 Viewing ............49 Displaying several pictures at once G ..........50 Selecting the number of pictures G ..........51 Enlarging pictures U ................53 Rotating pictures y ................54 Displaying pictures one after another m ..........56 Recording sound with pictures taken R ..........57 Playing back movies q ...............59 Creating an index................61 Playback on a TV ..................63...
  • Page 7 ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode........134 Exiting direct printing..............136 5 Connecting Computer........ 137 Operational Sequence ................138 Using provided OLYMPUS Master software ........139 What is OLYMPUS Master? .............139 Installing OLYMPUS Master .............140 Connecting the camera to computer ...........146 Activating OLYMPUS Master ..............148 Displaying camera images on computer ..........150...
  • Page 8 6 Appendix............ 159 Precautions ..................160 Handling the camera..............160 Battery handling precautions ............162 Card handling precautions ............163 LCD monitor................164 Error messages...................165 If a problem arises................169 Green and red lamps and indicators ...........173 Camera maintenance................174 AC adapter (sold separately) ..............175 Names of parts..................176 Monitor Display List................178 Menu List.....................180 List of functions by shooting mode............184...
  • Page 9: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures This chapter describes how to take successive pictures, movies and how to use the flash, zoom, etc. To change the shooting settings, refer to “3: Setting Up.”...
  • Page 10: Focusing On A Subject That Is Not In Center Of Frame (Focus Lock)

    Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) When the subject you want to focus on is not exactly in the center of the monitor and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
  • Page 11: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture. Subjects that are difficult to focus on The purpose of the camera’s auto focus feature is to bring the subject into focus automatically, but under certain conditions, the auto focus may not function effectively.
  • Page 12: Changing Focus Zone (Af)

    Changing focus zone (AF) You can select the focusing mode. The camera focuses on the subject in the SPOT AF target mark. Select the subject on the monitor that you would like to focus on. The camera can iESP focus on the subject even when it is not exactly centered.
  • Page 13 Changing focus zone (AF) Press to select [iESP] or [SPOT] and press the OK/MENU ESP/n button. DRIVE The AF mode is set. iESP DIGITAL ZOOM SPOT AF MODE Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Take the picture using the monitor.
  • Page 14: Changing Shooting Scene Modes L

    Changing shooting scene modes l There are 14 shooting scene modes to choose from on this camera. To create the effects you want, simply select the mode best suited to your purpose or conditions. Until you become familiar with the camera, it is recommended that [PROGRAM AUTO] be used to take pictures.
  • Page 15: Shooting Scene Modes

    Changing shooting scene modes l Shooting scene modes PROGRAM AUTO P All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings. PORTRAIT Suitable for taking a full-frame portrait shot of a person. Ideal for capturing accurate skin tones.
  • Page 16 Changing shooting scene modes l CUISINE Lets you take beautiful pictures of food. The saturation, sharpness and contrast settings are increased to take sharp, vivid pictures of the subject. BEACH & SNOW Suitable for taking pictures at a beach or in snow.
  • Page 17 Changing shooting scene modes l INDOOR Suitable to take pictures of the subject indoors together with background scene. Picture quality mode can only be set to SQ2 “1280 × 960”, “1024 × 768” and “640 × 480.” CANDLE The optimum mode to take a picture of candles preserving warm light of candles.
  • Page 18 Recording movies You can record movies as well as still pictures with this camera. The camera maintains the correct exposure during movie recording even if your subject moves. The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie. Set the mode dial to n, then press the POWER switch to turn the camera on.
  • Page 19: Recording Movies N

    Recording movies N Press the shutter button the rest of the way and release it to start recording. While a movie is taken, N indicator lights red. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.
  • Page 20: Using Zoom Systems

    Using zoom systems This camera has two zoom systems, one is a normal optical zoom system and the other is a digital zoom system. Using the zoom systems, you can change the scope and composition of the picture you are taking. Optical zoom up to 2×...
  • Page 21: Enabling Digital Zoom

    Using zoom systems Enabling digital zoom The optical zoom is operated simply by pressing the zoom button, but to use the digital zoom, [DIGITAL ZOOM] must be set to [ON] on the monitor. The optical zoom magnifies the subject by extending the lens.
  • Page 22 Using zoom systems Press to select [ON] and press the OK/MENU button. ESP/n DRIVE The digital zoom is set. DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to exit AF MODE the menu. The digital zoom cannot be used when [OFF] is selected. Press the zoom button to operate the digital zoom.
  • Page 23: Using Flash

    Using flash The camera is initially set to Auto-flash, but you can select from the following four flash modes according to the shooting conditions. Auto-flash (Factory default setting) 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 pictures taken in dark places.
  • Page 24 Using flash # Press (#) repeatedly in shooting mode (K) to change the flash setting. The flash settings change in the order of the arrow. After [$], the setting returns to [AUTO]. AUTO AUTO 2272*1704 2272*1704 blinks while the flash is charging. The flash charging lamp (#) Example: When [#] is set, the display shows # indicator.
  • Page 25: Changing Resolution And Quality K

    Changing resolution and quality Picture quality modes for still pictures This function lets you select the resolution and quality when recording pictures on the card. It is best to choose the resolution and quality according to the purpose. The camera is preset to HQ mode. Record Picture Resolution...
  • Page 26 Changing resolution and quality K Resolution and Compression rate Compression rate and picture quality The quality of the picture depends on the compression rate. Pictures taken in a low compression record mode are clearer than pictures taken in standard compression record mode. However, lower compression makes the file size larger, reducing the number of pictures that can be stored on the card.
  • Page 27 Changing resolution and quality K Press to select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2]. SHQ 2272×1704 2272×1704 If you selected [SHQ], [HQ] or [SQ1], go to SQ1 2048×1536 step 4. 640×480 If you selected [SQ2], go to step 3. SELECT Press to display the [SQ2] setup screen.
  • Page 28: Picture Quality Modes For Movie

    Changing resolution and quality K Picture quality modes for movie You can select between two picture quality modes. The recording time varies depending on the picture quality mode. Resolution Record mode Recording time (16MB) (Frames per second) 320 × 240 Approx.
  • Page 29 Changing resolution and quality K Press the OK/MENU button in the MOVIE (n) shooting mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to select [K]. MODE MENU Press to select [HQ] or [SQ]. 320×240 160×120 SELECT Press the OK/MENU button. The selected record mode and time remaining are displayed.
  • Page 30: Selecting White Balance According To Surrounding Lighting 0

    Selecting white balance according to surrounding lighting 0 When daylight, the sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white substance, the shade of white produced will differ for each. People’s eyes recognize white objects as being white irrespective of the surrounding lighting, but with a digital camera the color needs to be adjusted to suit the situational lighting so that white objects appear white in the picture.
  • Page 31: Menu Button

    Selecting white balance according to surrounding lighting 0 Press to select [AUTO], [5], [3], [1] or [>], then press the OK/ AUTO MENU button. SELECT The selected white balance mode is set. > SELECT When the white balance mode is selected, Indicator the white balance indicators [5, 3, 1, -1.0...
  • Page 32: Setting Exposure Compensation F

    Setting Exposure Compensation If your subject is extremely bright or dark, or if the contrast between the subject and the background is high, you can adjust the brightness using the exposure compensation feature. You can adjust the exposure between +2.0 and –2.0 in 1/3 EV (Exposure Value) steps. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode.
  • Page 33: Changing Iso Sensitivities

    Changing ISO sensitivities Setting ISO sensitivity at a high level is effective in taking pictures of the subject in dark or low-lighting conditions. However, the picture may contain noise or become grainy. The camera automatically compensates by raising or lower- AUTO ing sensitivity depending on the subject.
  • Page 34 Changing ISO sensitivities Press to select a desired ISO sensitivity and press the OK/ ESP/n AUTO MENU button. DRIVE The selected ISO sensitivity is set. DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Take the pictures. The higher ISO sensitivity setting you select, the higher noise level the picture has.
  • Page 35: When Brightness Of Subject And Background Differs 5

    When brightness of subject and background differs 5 Taking pictures of a backlit subject may result in darkened faces or other foreground objects. Using the spot metering in such situations will ensure that the subject is clear regardless of the background light. Meters the subject at the center of the monitor and the ESP (no indication) area around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure.
  • Page 36 When brightness of subject and background differs 5 Press to select [n] and press the OK/MENU button. ESP/n DRIVE The spot metering is set. DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to exit AF MODE the menu. Take the picture using spot metering. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 37: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    & Taking close-up pictures Use the macro mode when you want to shoot a close up of the subject, for example when taking a picture of a flower. With the macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 20 cm (7.8 in.) to the subject. To shoot even closer, select the super macro mode.
  • Page 38: Setting Up Super Macro Mode

    Taking close-up pictures & Setting up Super macro mode Select the super macro mode to take pictures as close as 8 cm (3.1 in.) to the subject. The lens will be set to T (Telephoto) and the flash will not operate. Press (&) repeatedly in shooting mode to select [%].
  • Page 39: Using Self-Timer Y

    Using self-timer In the self-timer mode, the picture is taken approximately 12 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You are recommended to stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Press (Y) repeatedly in shooting mode to select [YON]. When the self-timer mode has been selected, Y is displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 40: Taking Successive Pictures J

    Taking successive pictures This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures at approximately 1.3 frames per second (7 pictures in [SHQ] mode) by keeping the shutter button pressed. As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when photographing a moving subject.
  • Page 41: Taking Successive Pictures J

    Taking successive pictures j Press to select [j] and press the OK/MENU button. ESP/n DRIVE The successive picture shooting is set. DIGITAL ZOOM Press the OK/MENU button again to exit AF MODE the menu. Take the pictures. The sequential shooting indication is displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 42: Panoramic Shooting

    OLYMPUS Master software contained in the CD-ROM provided. The panoramic mode is only available when using the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode (K). The top menu is displayed.
  • Page 43 Panoramic shooting On the monitor, use the arrow pad to choose the direction you want to take the pictures in. : Takes pictures from left to right. : Takes pictures from right to left. Takes pictures from left to right : Takes pictures from bottom to top.
  • Page 44 When you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark is displayed. When you have finished taking pictures, press the OK/MENU button to exit the panoramic shooting. To compose a panoramic picture, stitch the pictures taken together using the OLYMPUS Master software contained in the CD-ROM.
  • Page 45: Stitching Together Two Pictures

    Stitching together two pictures This function allows you to position two pictures taken in succession next to each other and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. First picture Second picture 2272*1704 2272*1704 2272*1704 2272*1704...
  • Page 46 Stitching together two pictures / Press to select the [CAMERA] tab. ESP/n DRIVE Press to go to the [CAMERA] AUTO menu. DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE SPOT Press to select [/]. Press to go to the composite 2 PANORAMA pictures shooting display. 2 IN 1 Take the first shot using the monitor.
  • Page 47: Recording Sound With Still Pictures R

    Recording sound with still pictures This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. Recording begins about 0.5 seconds after pressing the shutter button and lasts for about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is automatically recorded after each picture is taken.
  • Page 48: Recording Sound With Still Pictures R

    Recording sound with still pictures R Press to select [ON] and press the OK/MENU button. Recording sound with still pictures is set. PANORAMA 2 IN 1 Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Press the shutter button to start the sound recording.
  • Page 49: Viewing

    Viewing This chapter describes how to play back the still pictures and movies. To change the playback settings, refer to “3: Setting Up.”...
  • Page 50: Displaying Several Pictures At Once G

    Displaying several pictures at once This function lets you view several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. It is useful when you are looking for a specific picture. You can change the number of pictures displayed. “Selecting the number of pictures G” (P.51) Press the G side of the zoom button in the playback mode.
  • Page 51: Selecting The Number Of Pictures G

    Displaying several pictures at once G Selecting the number of pictures You can choose to display 4, 9 or 16 thumbnail pictures on the monitor. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. INFO MODE MENU S ERASE Press to go to [MODE MENU].
  • Page 52 Displaying several pictures at once G Press to choose the number of pictures [4], [9] or [16] and press the OK/MENU button. The number of pictures in the index display is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
  • Page 53: Enlarging Pictures U

    Enlarging pictures A picture displayed on the monitor can be enlarged up to 4 times their original size to check the clarity of the picture. Press the U side of the zoom button in the playback mode. The picture is enlarged in steps (1.5 ×...
  • Page 54: Rotating Pictures

    Rotating pictures Pictures taken when the camera is held vertically are displayed horizontally. 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 Rotated 90 degrees clockwise (+90°) $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 100-0020 100-0020 Original picture $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 Rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise (–90°) In playback mode, display the picture you want to rotate.
  • Page 55: Rotating Pictures Y

    Rotating pictures y Press to select the [PLAY] tab. 0° Press to go to the [PLAY] menu. < Press to select [y]. Press to go to the rotation display 0° settings. < Press to select [+90°] or [–90°]. -90° The picture is rotated and displayed. <...
  • Page 56: Displaying Pictures One After Another M

    Displaying pictures one after another m This function automatically displays the pictures in order (slideshow). For movies, only the first frame is displayed. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. INFO MODE MENU S ERASE Press to start the slideshow.
  • Page 57: Recording Sound With Pictures Taken R

    Recording sound with pictures taken This function lets you record sound to the still pictures already taken, or renew recorded sound. Recording time for each picture is for about 4 seconds. Play back the picture you wish to add sound to in playback mode.
  • Page 58: Recording Sound With Pictures Taken R

    Recording sound with pictures taken R Press to select [START] and press the OK/MENU button. Sound recording starts. < START If the source of the sound you are recording is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the camera, the recorded sound may not be very clear. When sound is recorded on the picture with sound, previous sound will be erased and only newly recorded sound will be stored.
  • Page 59: Playing Back Movies Q

    Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies on the camera’s monitor. When the playback mode is activated, the last picture recorded is played back on the monitor. Follow the instructions below to select a picture with mark and play it back. Press in playback mode to select the picture with the n...
  • Page 60 Playing back movies q While a movie is playing back, you can select the following operations. 100-0020 100-0020 :Rewind :Fast forward :Raise volume $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 :Lower volume 00:03/01:45 00:03/01:45 OK/MENU button: Pause In pause mode, you can operate as follows. :Reverse playback while the button is pressed :Normal playback while the button is pressed :Displays the first frame...
  • Page 61: Creating An Index

    Playing back movies q Creating an index The camera automatically selects nine frames from the movie and stores as still pictures, enabling you to see the content of the movie at a glance. Select a movie with n and play it back. Press the OK/MENU button.
  • Page 62 Playing back movies q Press again to go to the index creation mode. INDEX Press to select [INDEX], INDEX then press the OK/MENU button. INDEX When the processing is completed, the frames are saved as new still pictures. CANCEL SELECT The index is stored as pictures in different record modes from the original movie.
  • Page 63: Playback On A Tv

    Playback on a TV You can play back pictures on a TV. Use the AV cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to the TV. Select NTSC or PAL according to your TV video signal system. TV video signal systems NTSC: North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan PAL: European countries, China...
  • Page 64 Playback on a TV Press to select [NTSC] or [PAL] and press the OK/MENU VOLUME button. The video signal system is set. NTSC VIDEO OUT Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Turn the camera and the TV off. Plug the AV cable into the Multi- connector on the camera.
  • Page 65 Playback on a TV Turn the TV on and switch to the video input mode. For information on the video input mode, refer to your manual of the TV. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. The picture is displayed on the TV. 100-0020 100-0020 $04.12.18 15:30...
  • Page 66: Displaying Shooting Information

    Displaying shooting information This function changes the shooting information displayed on the monitor. Detailed information display Normal information display * 10 * 10 < < 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 SIZE: SIZE: 2272*1704 2272*1704 +2.0 +2.0 ISO100 ISO100 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 The shooting information is displayed for approximately 3 seconds.
  • Page 67: Editing Pictures

    Editing pictures Creating soft focus pictures This function enables you to add soft focus effects to the selected pictures and store them as new pictures. By using soft focus effects, you can change your picture to a vignette picture to give a fantastic atmosphere.
  • Page 68 Editing pictures Press to select [SOFT FOCUS]. SOFT FOCUS FISHEYE Press to go to the soft focus picture BLACK & WHITE settings. SEPIA Press to select [SOFT SOFT FOCUS FOCUS]. SOFT FOCUS CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button to create the soft focus picture. Once the soft focus picture is created, it is stored as a new picture.
  • Page 69: Creating Fish-Eye Pictures

    Editing pictures Creating fish-eye pictures This function enables you to add fish-eye view effects to the selected pictures and store them as new pictures. When the fish-eye view mode is selected, the picture is transformed into a spherical picture. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into fish-eye pictures.
  • Page 70 Editing pictures Press to select [FISHEYE]. SOFT FOCUS Press to go to the fish-eye picture FISHEYE settings. BLACK & WHITE SEPIA Press to select [FISHEYE]. FISHEYE FISHEYE CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button to create the fish-eye picture. fish-eye Once the picture is created, it is stored as a new picture.
  • Page 71: Creating Black And White Pictures

    Editing pictures Creating black and white pictures This function enables you to convert selected pictures into black and white pictures and store them as new pictures. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into black and white pictures. Press the OK/MENU button.
  • Page 72: Picture Settings

    Editing pictures Press to select [BLACK & WHITE]. SOFT FOCUS FISHEYE Press to go to the black and white BLACK & WHITE picture settings. SEPIA Press to select [BLACK & BLACK & WHITE WHITE]. BLACK & WHITE CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button to create the black and white picture.
  • Page 73: Creating Sepia-Tone Pictures

    Editing pictures Creating sepia-tone pictures This function enables you to convert selected pictures into sepia-tone pictures and store them as new pictures. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into sepia color. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed.
  • Page 74 Editing pictures Press to select [SEPIA]. SOFT FOCUS Press to go to the sepia-tone FISHEYE picture settings. BLACK & WHITE SEPIA Press to select [SEPIA]. SEPIA SEPIA CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button to create the sepia-tone picture. Once the sepia-tone picture is created, it is stored as a new picture. A new picture cannot be created if the card is full.
  • Page 75: Changing The Resolution

    Editing pictures Changing the resolution This function enables you to change the resolution of selected pictures and store them as new pictures. This is useful when you want to reduce the volume of picture data, such as when posting pictures on the Internet or attaching them to e-mail.
  • Page 76 Editing pictures Press to select [Q]. SOFT FOCUS Press to go to the resize settings. FISHEYE BLACK & WHITE SEPIA Press to select the picture size. 640×480 320×240 CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button to create the resized picture. Once the picture is resized, it is stored as a new picture.
  • Page 77: Protecting Pictures 0

    Protecting pictures You can protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame or all- frame erase function. Formatting erases both unprotected and protected pictures. g“Formatting a card” (P.107) While in playback mode, display the picture you want to protect.
  • Page 78 Protecting pictures 0 Press to select [0]. Press to go to the protection 0° settings. < Press to select [ON]. < To cancel protection, select [OFF]. Press the OK/MENU button. 9 mark The selected picture is protected. 100-0020 100-0020 9 is displayed on the screen. $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30...
  • Page 79: Erasing One Picture S

    Erasing one picture Digital cameras let you erase pictures that you do not want to keep. You can also erase all the pictures stored (except protected ones) on the card at once. g“Erasing all pictures R” (P.80) The protected pictures cannot be erased. g“Protecting pictures 0” (P.77) Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
  • Page 80: Erasing All Pictures R

    Erasing all pictures This function erases all pictures stored on the card. The protected pictures cannot be erased. g“Protecting pictures 0” (P.77) Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Press the OK/MENU button in the playback mode. The top menu is displayed. INFO MODE MENU Press...
  • Page 81: Erasing All Pictures R

    Erasing all pictures R Press to select [YES], and press R ALL ERASE the OK/MENU button. CAUTION ERASING ALL All pictures, except for protected ones, are erased. SELECT...
  • Page 82 MEMO...
  • Page 83: Setting Up

    Setting Up Describes how to set operation modes and change settings. When the same settings are available for “Shooting mode” and “Playback mode,” the monitor displays for “Shooting mode” are used in this chapter.
  • Page 84: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed on the monitor. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab.
  • Page 85: Selecting A Language W

    Press the OK/MENU button. The selected language is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. You can select other languages too. The firmware for other languages can be downloaded using Olympus homepage. For details, see Olympus homepage.
  • Page 86: Setting Date And Time

    Setting date and time You can set the date and time. This feature is handy when managing pictures on a computer or printing pictures. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab.
  • Page 87: Setting Date And Time X

    Setting date and time X Press to select one of the following date formats: [Y]-[M]-[D] (Year/Month/Day), [M]-[D]-[Y] (Month/ 2004 . 01 01 Day/Year), [D]-[M]-[Y] (Day/Month/ Year). 00 00 SELECT Press to go to the year input. The following steps show the procedure used when the date format is set to [Y]-[M]-[D].
  • Page 88: Saving Settings

    Saving settings This function lets you save the shooting and other settings you have made during shooting or playback. All settings are reset to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. The settings made before the camera is turned off are saved.
  • Page 89 Saving settings Press to select [OFF]. ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR Press the OK/MENU button. The save setting is turned on. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. The functions and settings to save or reset your settings Function Factory default setting Ref.
  • Page 90: Checking The Picture You Have Just Taken

    Checking the picture you have just taken REC VIEW lets you check the picture you have just taken on the monitor. The picture is displayed for a few seconds between shots, letting you check each picture as it is taken. If you want to move on to the next shot immediately without checking the previous picture, set [REC VIEW] to [OFF].
  • Page 91 Checking the picture you have just taken Press to select [ON] or [OFF], and press the OK/MENU button. SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW Press the OK/MENU button again to exit FILE NAME the menu. PIXEL MAPPING For movie shooting mode, [REC VIEW] cannnot be set. For successive pictures mode, the REC VIEW pictures do not appear.
  • Page 92: Setting Beep/Alert Sound 8

    Setting beep/alert sound This function lets you adjust the volume of the beep sound used for warnings and button operations, or turn off. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab.
  • Page 93 Setting beep/alert sound 8 Press to select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH]. ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR To turn off the beep sound, select [OFF]. HIGH Press the OK/MENU button. The beep sound is set to the selected level. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
  • Page 94: Setting Shutter Sound

    Setting shutter sound You can select from three different sounds to use as the shutter sound. You can also set the sound level to [HIGH] or [LOW]. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode (K). The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU].
  • Page 95 Setting shutter sound Press to select [1], [2], [3] or SHUTTER SOUND [OFF]. If you have selected a shutter sound ([1], [2] or [3]), press to set the sound level. CANCEL SELECT To turn off the sound, select [OFF]. Press to select [HIGH] or SHUTTER SOUND [LOW] and then the OK/MENU button.
  • Page 96: Setting Volume

    Setting volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab.
  • Page 97 Setting volume Press to select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH]. VOLUME HIGH To disable the sound, select [OFF]. VIDEO OUT Press the OK/MENU button. The volume is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. H is displayed on the monitor while recorded pictures with sound are played back.
  • Page 98: Setting Power-On Screen And Sound

    Setting power-on screen and sound You can set the screen to be displayed and sound to be played each time the camera is turned on. You can record and set your own screen as the power-on screen. “Recording power-on screen” (P.100) Press the OK/MENU button.
  • Page 99 Setting power-on screen and sound Press to select [SCREEN] PW ON SETUP and then press SCREEN VOLUME Press to select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3] and then press the OK/MENU button. SELECT The screen [3] can be customized as your screen. If no screen is recorded, no screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 100: Recording Power-On Screen

    Recording power-on screen Record the screen that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on. You can select it from the pictures stored on the card. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. INFO MODE MENU Press...
  • Page 101 Recording power-on screen Pressing , select the screen to be recorded.The press the OK/MENU button. Press to select [OK] and SCREEN SETUP press the OK/MENU button. SET AS PW ON SCREEN Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. CANCEL CANCEL SELECT...
  • Page 102: Setting Screen Color

    Setting screen color You can set the screen color displayed on the monitor to [NORMAL], [BROWN], [BLUE] or [BLACK]. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab.
  • Page 103 Setting screen color Press to select [NORMAL], COLOR [BROWN], [BLUE] or [BLACK] NORMAL BROWN BLUE BLACK CANCEL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button. The screen color is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
  • Page 104: Setting File Names

    Setting file names For the pictures stored on the card, file names and folder names are automatically recorded by the camera. File and folder names are assigned as shown below, using a file number (0001-9999) and folder number (100-999), respectively. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
  • Page 105: Shooting Mode

    Setting file names ress the OK/MENU button in shooting mode. The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab. ALL RESET ENGLISH Press to go to the [SETUP] menu. PW ON SETUP COLOR NORMAL Press...
  • Page 106 Setting file names Press to select [RESET] or [AUTO]. SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME RESET PIXEL MAPPING AUTO Press the OK/MENU button. The file name is set to selected mode . Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
  • Page 107: Formatting A Card

    Formatting a card Formatting prepares the card to receive data from the camera. This camera may not recognize cards which have been formatted on a computer or another camera. Be sure to format the card with this camera. All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. Protected pictures are also erased.
  • Page 108 Formatting a card Press to select [YES]. I FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button. The [BUSY] bar is displayed while the card is being formatted. BUSY Never open the card cover, or connect or disconnect the battery, AC adapter and power coupler during formatting.
  • Page 109: Adjusting Brightness Of Monitor S

    Adjusting brightness of monitor This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab. ALL RESET ENGLISH Press to go to the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 110: Adjusting Brightness Of Monitor S

    Adjusting brightness of monitor s While looking at the monitor, press to adjust the brightness. Pressing brightens the monitor, and SELECT pressing darkens it. Press the OK/MENU button. The brightness is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
  • Page 111: Adjust Ccd And Image Processing Functions

    Adjust CCD and image processing functions The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. This should be performed once a year. Wait for about a minute after taking a picture or playing back a picture to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
  • Page 112 Adjust CCD and image processing functions Press the OK/MENU button. The [BUSY] bar is displayed during Pixel Mapping process and the camera is adjusted. BUSY Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping process, start again from step 1.
  • Page 113: Printing Pictures

    Printing Pictures Describes how to print pictures taken with the camera in two ways. One is to print using the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) and the other is using a PictBridge compatible printer.
  • Page 114: Selecting Printing Method

    You can print pictures on a printer connected to the computer. You can transfer the pictures from the card to the computer and print them. Printing is easy with OLYMPUS Master that came with your camera. g“Using provided OLYMPUS Master software” (P.139)
  • Page 115: Making Print Reservations

    < Making print reservations You can specify pictures and the number of prints on the card. Take the card containing this print reservation information to a DPOF-support photo lab for printing. You can also print pictures at home if your printer is DPOF-compatible.
  • Page 116: All-Frame Reservation U

    Making print reservations < All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can select whether or not to include the shooting date and time. One print will be made of each frame. Use single-frame reservation to reserve multiple prints of a particular frame.
  • Page 117 Making print reservations < Press to select [U] and < PRINT ORDER press the OK/MENU button. < CANCEL SELECT Press to select whether the date or time is to be included and press the OK/MENU button. DATE The pictures are printed without the TIME shooting date and time.
  • Page 118: Single-Frame Reservation

    Making print reservations < < Single-frame reservation Use this function to select the pictures you want to print one at a time. You can set the desired number of prints for each picture or change previous reservations. You cannot print pictures with n (movie) mark.
  • Page 119 Making print reservations < Press to select [<] and < PRINT ORDER press the OK/MENU button. < CANCEL SELECT Press to select the picture < you want to print. 100-0020 100-0020 Press to select the number of prints. $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 SELECT The maximum number of prints you can set is...
  • Page 120: Canceling Print Reservations

    Making print reservations < Canceling print reservations This function lets you cancel all the print reservation data stored on the card. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. INFO MODE MENU Press to go to [MODE MENU]. S ERASE Press to select the [PLAY]...
  • Page 121 Making print reservations < Press to select [RESET] and < PRINT ORDER SETTING press the OK/MENU button. PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP CANCEL SELECT Press to return to the PLAY menu. < PRINT ORDER Press the OK/MENU button to exit the <...
  • Page 122: Printing With Pictbridge-Compatible Printer

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer 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 set the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
  • Page 123: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the labeled end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. For details of how to turn the printer on and locate the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 124: Printing Pictures

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Printing pictures When the camera is properly connected to a PRINT MODE SELECT PictBridge-compatible printer, the [PRINT PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed on the ALL PRINT monitor. Use this screen to select the print MULTI PRINT mode.
  • Page 125: Easiest Printing

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Easiest Printing The easiest procedure to print a picture taken with the camera is described below. With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press PRINT select [PRINT], then press the OK/ ALL PRINT MENU button.
  • Page 126 Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Press to select the picture you want to print. Press OK/MENU button. 100-0020 100-0020 SELECT PRINT SINGLE PRINT MORE Press to select [OK] and PRINT press the OK/MENU button. Printing starts. To return to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] CANCEL screen, select [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button.
  • Page 127: Print Mode/Multi Print Mode

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press PRINT select [PRINT] or [MULTI PRINT], ALL PRINT then press the OK/MENU button. MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. EXIT SELECT Press...
  • Page 128 Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Press to select [PICS/ PRINT PAPER SHEET] and press the OK/MENU SIZE PICS/SHEET button. < STANDARD SELECT Press to select the picture you want to print. Press the G side of the zoom button to 100-0020 100-0020 display the index.
  • Page 129 Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Setting MORE print reservations Press The [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. PRINT INFO Press to select the item you < × want to set, then press DATE WITHOUT Press to change the setting, FILE NAME WITHOUT and press the OK/MENU button.
  • Page 130 Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Print the pictures. PRINT Press to select [OK] or [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. CANCEL SELECT CANCEL Printing starts. CANCEL: The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. TRANSFERRING When printing is finished, the monitor CANCEL returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT]...
  • Page 131: All Print Mode

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer ALL PRINT mode With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press PRINT select [ALL PRINT] mode, then press ALL PRINT the OK/MENU button. MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. EXIT SELECT Press...
  • Page 132 Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Press to select the item you PRINT INFO want to set, then press < × DATE WITHOUT Press to change the setting, and FILE NAME WITHOUT press the OK/MENU button. If [PRINT INFO] cannot be set with your printer, go to step 6.
  • Page 133 Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer To cancel printing Pressing the OK/MENU button during print PRINT data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To CONTINUE cancel printing, press to select [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. CANCEL SELECT...
  • Page 134: All Index Mode/Print Order Mode

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press PRINT select [ALL INDEX] or [PRINT ALL PRINT ORDER], then press the OK/MENU MULTI PRINT button. ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed.
  • Page 135 Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Print the pictures. PRINT Press to select [OK] or [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. CANCEL SELECT CANCEL Printing starts. CANCEL: The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. TRANSFERRING When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] CANCEL...
  • Page 136: Exiting Direct Printing

    Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] PRINT MODE SELECT screen displayed, press PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT A message is displayed. REMOVE USB CABLE Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
  • Page 137: Connecting Computer

    Connecting Computer This chapter describes how to transfer pictures stored on the card to computer, and how to use various functions of OLYMPUS Master. For details, refer to the on-line “Help” and the manual of OLYMPUS Master.
  • Page 138: Operational Sequence

    If the image data cannot be transferred from the card in the camera connected using the USB cable Use an xD-Picture Card adapter (sold separately) depending the operating system for transferring the image data from the xD-Picture card to a computer. For details, refer to Olympus homepage.
  • Page 139: Using Provided Olympus Master Software

    What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is for use on computers to view, edit and organize the pictures taken with the digital camera. When this software is installed, the following operations can be performed.
  • Page 140: Installing Olympus Master

    Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master Check the operating system of your computer before installing OLYMPUS Master. For the compatibility of a new operating system, see OLYMPUS Website. Operational Environment Windows Operating System Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Pentium III 500MHz or better...
  • Page 141 Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh Operating System Mac OS 10.2 or later Power PC G3 500MHz or greater 128MB or greater (256MB or greater recommended) Hard disk space 300MB or greater Connector USB port Monitor 1024 × 768 dots or higher, 32,000 colors or higher...
  • Page 142 Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The OLYMPUS Master installation window is displayed. If the installation window does not display automatically, double click the [My Computer] icon on your desktop and then click the CD-ROM icon.
  • Page 143 Operate according to the messages. When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Agree]. The OLYMPUS Master installation window will be displayed. Operate according to the window messages. When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Yes].
  • Page 144 Using provided OLYMPUS Master software If you wish to install Adobe Reader, click [OK]. If you do not wish to install, click [Cancel], and go to step 8. The Adobe Reader installation window appears. Operate according to the window messages.
  • Page 145 [ Double click the installer icon. Operate according to the window messages. The installer of OLYMPUS Master is activated. When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Continue] and [Agree]. The installation completion window appears.
  • Page 146: Connecting The Camera To Computer

    Connecting the camera to computer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Connect the labeled end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. For the location of the USB port on your computer, see the manual for the computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the multi-connector on the camera.
  • Page 147 When the computer has been connected to the camera, a window is displayed, prompting you to select the operation for the image files. Click [CANCEL] because the images will be transferred using OLYMPUS Master software. Mac OS X The image files are usually controlled by an iPhoto application. When the camera is connected for the first time, the iPhoto application is activated, so terminate it.
  • Page 148: Activating Olympus Master

    Activating OLYMPUS Master Windows Double click the (OLYMPUS Master) icon on the desktop. The main menu window appears automatically. Macintosh Double click the (OLYMPUS Master) icon in the “OLYMPUS Master” folder. The main menu window appears automatically. The first time the computer is...
  • Page 149 OLYMPUS Master main menu [Transfer Images] button Use to transfer images from the camera or media. [Upgrade] button Use to display the dialog box for upgrading to OLYMPUS Master Plus. [Browse Images] button Use to display the browse image. [Backup Images] button Use to back up images.
  • Page 150: Displaying Camera Images On Computer

    Displaying camera images on computer Transferring and storing the camera images on a computer Storing camera images on a computer. In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click the (Transfer Images) button. The transferring source selection menu window appears. Click the (From Camera) button in the menu window.
  • Page 151: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Displaying camera images on computer Click the [Browse images Now] button. The image transferred into the browse window is displayed. To return to the main menus, click [MENU] on the browse window. The lamp on the camera body blinks red while the images are being transferred.
  • Page 152 Displaying camera images on computer For Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Click the [Eject Hardware] icon displayed on the control strip. 2 Click the displayed message. 3 When the [Safe to Remove Hardware] message is displayed, click [OK]. For Macintosh 1 Drag and drop the [NO_NAME] (or [Untitled] icon) on the desktop to [TRASH].
  • Page 153: Viewing Still Images/Movies

    Viewing still images/movies In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click the (Browse Images) button. The Browse Window is displayed. Double click the thumbnail of the still picture you want to view. Thumbnail The display switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged.
  • Page 154: Viewing Movies

    Viewing still images/movies Viewing movies In the browse window, double click the thumbnail of the movie you want to view. The display switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. Click the playback button at the bottom of the movie display to start the movie.
  • Page 155: Printing Images

    Printing images There are many printing menus for the photos, indexes, postcards, calendars, etc. This section describes how to print photos. In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click [Print Images]. The Print Menu window is displayed. Click the (Photo) button.
  • Page 156 Printing images Select the thumbnail of the picture you want to print and click [Add]. The selected picture is displayed on the layout as a preview. Set the number of prints. Click [Print]. To return to the main menus, click [Menu] on the Photo Print window.
  • Page 157: Transferring And Storing Camera Images To A Computer Without Using Olympus Master Application

    Transferri n g and stori n g camera i m ages to a computer wi t hout usi n g OLYMPUS Master appl i c ati o n This camera is supported by USB Mass Storage Class Device Standards. Therefore, you can transfer and store images by connecting the camera to a computer with the provided device specific USB cable without using OLYMPUS Master application.
  • Page 158 MEMO...
  • Page 159: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting, Camera Maintenance, Checking Functions and Specifications.
  • Page 160: Precautions

    Precautions If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. WARNING If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data may...
  • Page 161 Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.
  • Page 162: Battery Handling Precautions

    Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge batteries with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. Never heat or incinerate batteries.
  • Page 163: Card Handling Precautions

    The card is a consumable item. After long use, writing to the card and erasing of data no longer becomes possible. When this happens, replace it with a new card. Olympus is not responsible for any damage to data saved in other media or loss of data stored on the card.
  • Page 164: Lcd Monitor

    Precautions Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires. Do not push or pull severely on the lens. Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera.
  • Page 165: Error Messages

    Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action Insert a card, or remove the card once and reinsert it correctly. g See the separate Basic manual provided. Wipe the gold contacts with a commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the NO CARD card.
  • Page 166 Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action Use image editing software such as the OLYMPUS Master provided to view the pic- tures on a computer. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. PICTURE ERROR CARD SETUP POWER OFF Format the card.
  • Page 167 Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action The camera is not connected to the printer or computer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. NO CONNECT ION CANCEL There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer. NO PAPER CANCEL The printer has run out of ink.
  • Page 168 Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer, and then turn on both devices. PRINT ERROR CANCEL...
  • Page 169: If A Problem Arises

    If a problem arises Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The camera does not respond or the monitor does not turn on The power is off. Turn the camera on. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. The battery is temporarily Warm the battery by putting it –...
  • Page 170 If a problem arises Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The flash does not fire The flash is set to [$]. Select a flash mode other than P.23 [$]. The subject was excessively If you want the flash to fire on a P.23 illuminated.
  • Page 171 If a problem arises Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The picture is out of focus The camera moved when the Hold the camera correctly. shutter button was pressed. Press the shutter button gently. P.23, When you take a picture with the [$] or [m](NIGHT SCENE) in a dark situation, use a tripod or hold the camera...
  • Page 172 If a problem arises Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The picture is too dark The flash was blocked by your Hold the camera correctly. finger. The subject was out of the Shoot within the flash working P.24 working range of the flash. range.
  • Page 173: Green And Red Lamps And Indicators

    Green and red lamps and indicators The green lamp and flash stand-by (#) indicator on the monitor and the lamp on the camera body indicate the following depending on whether they are on, off or blinking. Lamp or Possible/ Camera status indicator Impossible actions Green lamp on...
  • Page 174: Camera Maintenance

    Camera maintenance 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. If you used the camera at the beach, clean it with a cloth that has been soaked in clean water and well wrung.
  • Page 175: Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    AC adapter (sold separately) In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the camera, you can also use the specified AC adapter with a power coupler (sold separately). An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as picture downloads. Use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately). Connect in the sequence as shown below.
  • Page 176: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Mode dial g*1 Shutter button g*1 Flash gP.23 Microphone gP.48 Self-timer lamp gP.39 Lens g*1 Card cover g*1 Battery lock knob g*1 Multi-connector gP.123, 146 *1: See the separate Basic manual provided.
  • Page 177 Names of parts QUICK VIEW button g*1 POWER switch g*1 Zoom button gP.20, 50, 53 Speaker Strap eyelet g*1 Lamp Battery compartment/ g*1, connector cover P.173 OK/MENU button gP.4 Tripod socket Monitor g*1, P.109 Arrow pad The Arrow pad can be used to set the macro mode, flash mode, and other settings.
  • Page 178: Monitor Display List

    Monitor Display List Shooting mode +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 ISO100 ISO100 ISO100 ISO100 & 00:36 00:36 00:36 2272*1704 2272*1704 Still picture Movie Ref. Item Indications page P, I, L, K, m, G, R, N, 1 Shooting modes P.14 v, o, H, U, S, y, N e, f 2 Battery check indicator 3 Green lamp...
  • Page 179: Playback Mode

    Monitor Display List Playback mode * 10 < 100-0030 100-0030 100-0020 100-0020 2272*1704 2272*1704 SIZE: SIZE: SIZE: SIZE: 320*240 320*240 +2.0 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 ISO100 ISO100 00:00/01:45 00:00/01:45 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 Still picture Movie Ref. Item Indications page e, f 1 Battery check 2 File number...
  • Page 180: Menu List

    Menu List The shooting mode and playback mode menus for still pictures and movies are shown separately below. Shooting mode menu (Still picture) Top menu Function Setting Ref. page ESP/ 5 MODE MENU P.35 DRIVE P.40 /64/100/200/400 AUTO P.33 DIGITAL ZOOM P.21 CAMERA SPOT...
  • Page 181 Menu List Shooting mode menus (Movie) Top menu Function Setting Ref. page ESP/ 5 MODE MENU P.35 CAMERA /64/100/200/400 AUTO P.33 DIGITAL ZOOM P.21 CARD FORMAT YES/ P.107 ALL RESET OFF/ P.88 ∗ P.84 SCREEN: OFF/ /2/3 PW ON SETUP VOLUME: OFF/ P.98 HIGH...
  • Page 182 Menu List SOFT FOCUS SOFT FOCUS P.67 CANCEL FISHEYE FISHEYE /CANCEL P.69 EDIT BLACK & WHITE BLACK & WHITE P.71 CANCEL SEPIA /CANCEL SEPIA P.73 /320 × 240/ 640 × 480 P.75 CANCEL ALL ERASE YES/ P.80 CARD FORMAT YES/ P.107 ALL RESET OFF/...
  • Page 183 Menu List Playback mode menus (Movie) Top menu Function Setting Ref. page MODE MENU PLAY P.77 EDIT INDEX INDEX /CANCEL P.61 ALL ERASE YES/ P.80 CARD FORMAT YES/ P.107 ALL RESET OFF/ P.88 ∗ P.84 SCREEN: OFF/ /2/3 PW ON SETUP VOLUME: OFF/ P.98 HIGH...
  • Page 184: List Of Functions By Shooting Mode

    List of functions by shooting mode Some settings may not be available depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to the table below. Shooting mode I L K m G R N v o Function & – QUICK VIEW Fixed at Optical zoom wide-...
  • Page 185 List of functions by shooting mode Shooting mode H U S y N Function & – – – – QUICK VIEW Optical zoom ESP/ n – – – – DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE – – – PANORAMA – – FORMAT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR...
  • Page 186: Camera Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter) Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 11.6 mm (equivalent to 35 mm to 70 mm lens on a 35 mm film camera), F3.5 to F4.9 Photometric system : iESP, spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
  • Page 187 Automatic calendar system : Automatic adjustment in range of 2000 to 2099 Weatherproof Type : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4 (under OLYMPUS test conditions) Meaning : Camera is not damaged by water spray from any direction. Operating environment Temperature : 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation) /...
  • Page 188: Specifications Of Accessories

    Specifications of accessories xD-Picture Card Product type: : xD-Picture Card for digital cameras Memory type: : NAND flash EEP-ROM Memory capacity: : 16 MB Operating voltage: : 3V (3.3V) Ambient temperature: : 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) (operation) / –20 to 65°C (–4 to 149°F) (storage) Ambient humidity: : Less than 95% (operation and storage)
  • Page 189: Enlarging Pictures U

    Index Clear sky 5 ......30 Cloudy 3 ......30 AC adapter ......175 COLOR ......... 102 AF mode ......... 12 Compression rate ....26 AF target mark ......10 CUISINE G ......16 ALL RESET ......88 All-frame reservation U ..116 Arrow pad ......
  • Page 190: Rotating Pictures Y

    Index Number of storable pictures ..25 Green lamp ..... 10, 173 OK/MENU button ....177 OLYMPUS Master ....139 HQ ........25, 28 Optical zoom ......20 iESP ........12 PAL ......... 63 INDEX ........61 PANORAMA ......42 Index display G ....
  • Page 191 Index Tripod socket ......177 Tungsten (incandescent) 1 ... 30 SCREEN SETUP ....100 SELF PORTRAIT o ..... 16 SELF PORTRAIT + USB cable ..... 123, 146 SELF TIMER N ....16 Self-timer lamp ....39, 176 Self-timer Y ......39 VOLUME .........
  • Page 192 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 Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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