D-520 ZOOM C-220 ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). : C-2 Zoom/D-520 ZOOM/C-220 ZOOM : OLYMPUS : Olympus America Inc. : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. : 631-844-5000...
Getting started Names of parts Shutter button Zoom lever Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Self-timer lamp Viewfinder Monitor (Monitor) button Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode. Lens Extends automatically when you open the lens barrier.
Monitor indications Shooting mode Item Battery check Flash Spot metering Memory gauge Exposure compensation Self-timer/Drive White balance Record mode Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining Number of pixels Date and time File number, Frame number/Playing time Print reservation, Number of prints Protect You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in the playback mode.
Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait a few moments before taking the next shot.
• 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. Strap eyelet...
Loading the batteries This camera uses a CR-V3 lithium battery pack or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Make sure that: The lens barrier is closed. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up in the direction of...
Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off only from the terminals. NiMH batteries (Rechargeable) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. Their low- temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas. AA (R6) alkaline batteries When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to get anywhere.
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• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the batteries become exhausted, when the camera is connected to a PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or damaged.
• 2 MB cards cannot be used. • Commercially available 5 V cards cannot be used. • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as a 3 V (3.3 V)), or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.).
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Make sure that: The lens barrier is closed. Open the card cover. Insert the card as far as it will go in the direction shown in the illustration. There is an arrow inside the card cover, indicating the direction in which the card should be inserted.
Inserting the card (SmartMedia) Removing the card Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out in the direction of the arrow. Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored.
Turning the power on/off When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the flash pops up. If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open. Open the lens barrier until it clicks.
Turning the power on/off When playing back pictures Power on: Press the The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. Power off: Press the The monitor and the camera turn off. (monitor) button When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time.
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If the card in the camera has to be formatted, the following screen appears. Note that all existing data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.
Setting the date and time Open the lens barrier. Press The shooting mode top menu is displayed. Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press to select the SETUP tab, then press Press to select press , then DRIVE MODE MENU FUNCtION...
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Press 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 The cursor moves to the next setting field. The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. Press to set the first field, then press...
Using the menus and tabs When you turn on the camera and press the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens. Shortcut Menus • Let you quickly access the most frequently used menu settings.
How to use the menus Press to display the top menu, then press Top menu DRIVE MODE MENU FUNCtION Using the menus and tabs Press to select a tab, then press display the menu. CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab To return to select a...
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Using the menus and tabs Press desired item, then press to display the available setting selections. The green frame moves to the selected item. • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. For example, when the movie mode is selected, you cannot select SEPIA, BLACK&WHITE or EDIT tab category.
Self-portrait mode: Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with PANORAMA Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. Using the menus and tabs When the movie recording mode is selected DRIVE MODE MENU p.30...
Using the menus and tabs Playback mode When a still picture is played back Displays all recorded pictures in slide-show fashion. MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back a movie. INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. ERASE Erases a selected picture. When a movie is played back p.65...
Mode menus Mode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use tab and display the respective functions. Shooting mode CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab CAMERA tab Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure compensation). Extends the maximum optical zoom, making DIGITAL ZOOM possible up to approximately 5x zoom shooting with the digital zoom function.
Using the menus and tabs Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab EDIT tab BLACK & WHITE SEPIA INDEX CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
Shooting basics Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top. Horizontal grip Incorrect grip: Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. Taking still pictures using the viewfinder Open the lens barrier. Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
Taking still pictures using the monitor Open the lens barrier. Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks. The flash pops up and the lens extends. Press The monitor turns on. “Monitor indications” ( Determine the image composition while observing your subject on the monitor.
Taking still pictures • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. • Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking.
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) • When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If this happens, use the macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)” ( • While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into focus.
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored separately as still pictures using the index function. “Creating an index” p.79) Display the top menu in the shooting mode. Open the lens barrier. Press to select DRIVE.
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Recording movies To cancel movie mode Press The monitor turns off and the movie mode is canceled. • The movie mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( • During movie recording, the flash and optical zoom are disabled. To make a magnified recording, set the digital zoom function to ON.
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification using the optical zoom (equivalent to 38 mm -114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the 3x optical zoom with the 2.5x digital zoom, you can obtain zoom magnification of approximately 7.5x (equivalent to 38 mm - 285 mm on a 35 mm camera).
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) Using the digital zoom To use the digital zoom, set the digital zoom to ON in the menu. The maximum magnification varies on the record mode setting. When the record mode is set to SQ1, HQ or SHQ : 2.5x When the record mode is set to SQ2 “Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)”...
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Slide the zoom lever toward The zoom indicator is displayed. • The white section of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red section appears on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled.
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode) The macro mode allows you to shoot a subject at a distance of 0.2 - 0.5 m/ 0.7 - 1.6 ft. Normal shooting Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Press The monitor turns on and the current macro setting is displayed.
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The macro mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( • In the macro mode, keep a minimum distance of 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft. - 1.6 ft. between the camera and the subject. When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks.
Using the flash In the auto-flash mode (factory default setting), the flash is designed to fire automatically when shooting under low light or against strong backlight, but you can change the flash mode to suit different shooting situations. Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve.
• While the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging. The shutter button will not release when the flash is set to fire but the flash is charging. Wait until the lamp goes off, then retry shooting. • If you use the flash when shooting at a close distance, shadows may be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
Using the flash The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light. 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, or when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Advanced shooting Using the self-timer This function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Press The monitor turns on and the current self- timer setting is displayed.
Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting) This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (over 5 pictures at 1.1 frames per second in HQ mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking a moving subject.
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5 steps.
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Press compensation value. Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ - ] value to darken the image. The exposure compensation value is set. To close the menu, press Take the picture.
Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (Spot metering), a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) Press Spot metering is set. To close the menu, press Take the picture while positioning the AF target mark on your subject in the viewfinder. The camera returns to ESP (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed.
Adjusting the color tone (White balance) Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting 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.
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Adjusting the color tone (White balance) Press white balance modes: AUTO, The white balance is set. To close the menu, press Take the picture. • The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” p.85) •...
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode) Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). Still picture record modes Record mode Description • Use this mode when you want to print out an image with high quality or on large paper such as A4 (8.3"...
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode) Movie record modes Record mode You can record continuously for 15 seconds at a time. (High Quality) You can record continuously for 60 seconds at a time. (Standard Quality) * Pixels are the unit used to express the resolution. “Relation between the record mode and the resolution”...
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Relation between the record mode and the resolution Resolution The number of pixels (vertical × horizontal) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the provided Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia card. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the provided CAMEDIA Master software.
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The panorama mode is canceled when barrier is closed. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. • Exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.
Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Display the top menu in the shooting mode. • Open the lens barrier. • Press Press to select FUNCTION. Press press The two-in-one picture mode is set and...
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Take the second shot in succession. The subject is positioned on the right. • The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when lens barrier is closed. • During two-in-one picture shooting, the sequential shooting and self- timer functions are disabled. • Press to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot has been taken.
Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting) To enable you to hold the camera at arm’s length and take a picture of yourself, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings for self-portrait shooting. Display the top menu in the shooting mode. •...
Playing back still pictures You can play back pictures one by one on the monitor. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Press Displays the previous picture. Press to cancel playback. The monitor and camera turn off.
Playing back still pictures Quick View (Double-click playback) This function lets you play back pictures during shooting with the lens barrier open. It is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Press twice quickly (double-click) in the shooting mode. The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken.
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for quickly finding the picture you want to view. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. “Selecting the number of pictures” p.64) Press with the lens barrier closed.
Playing back still pictures Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you change the number of pictures, 4, 9 or 16, in an index display. Display the top menu in the playback mode. • Press with the lens barrier closed. •...
Slide-show This function automatically displays pictures one after another, as if you are watching a slide-show. It is useful when you want to view the pictures you have taken in order. Display the top menu in the playback mode. • Press with the lens barrier closed.
Playing back still pictures Playing back pictures on a TV You can play back pictures on a TV screen with the provided Video cable. Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off, then connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera and to the video input terminal on the TV.
Playing back movies Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press desired picture with a then press The top menu is displayed. Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK. The movie is played back after the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks and the movie data is downloaded to the camera.
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Playing back movies Operations when FRAME BY FRAME is selected : Displays the first frame of the movie. : Displays the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be displayed continuously by holding the button down. : Displays the previous frame.
Erasing pictures Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at or all the pictures in the card. • Erasure is not possible if the picture you want to erase is protected or a write-protect seal is attached to the card. Before erasing, unprotect the picture or remove the write-protect seal from the card.
Erasing pictures All-frame erase Display the top menu in the playback mode. • Press with the lens barrier closed. • Press Press to select MODE MENU. Press tab, then press Press Press ALL ERASE, then press Note that selecting erase all existing data. to select the CARD to select FORMAT will...
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Erasing pictures Press to select YES, then press All the pictures are erased.
Protecting pictures (Protect) You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press to select the picture you want to protect. Press , then press The mode menu is displayed. Press tab, then press Press...
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• The indicator is displayed at the top right of the protected picture. • Protection on each picture remains even when the camera is turned off. • Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they can be all erased with the format function. •...
Editing still pictures Creating black and white pictures This function enables you to turn the selected picture into a black and white picture. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press to select the picture you want to turn into a black and white picture.
Creating sepia-toned pictures This function enables you to turn the selected picture into sepia tones. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press to select the picture you want to turn into a sepia- toned picture. Press , then press The mode menu is displayed.
Editing still pictures Resizing pictures This function enables you to change the file size of the selected picture to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and store it separately as a new picture. Use this function when you want to reduce the volume of image data, such as when attaching a picture to e-mail.
• You cannot resize movies or images that have been edited on a PC. • If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480 or smaller, you cannot select 640 × 480 on the menu. • If the size of the selected picture is 320 × 240, you cannot select on the menu.
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Editing still pictures Press then press The picture is rotated, and displayed vertically. To close the menu, press +90° : clockwise -90° : counterclockwise • You cannot rotate movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC or protected pictures. •...
Editing movies Creating an index The 9 frames extracted from the movie is displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance without playback. Indexes can be stored on the card as still pictures. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on.
Editing movies Press press The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, then the camera returns to the playback mode. The index picture is stored as a new picture. To cancel the index function, select CANCEL and press The index image is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original picture.
Camera settings Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) You can turn the volume of the beep sound used for button operations or warnings to OFF. Display the top menu in the shooting mode. • Open the lens barrier. • Press Press to select MODE MENU.
Formatting (Card setup) 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 data is erased when the card is formatted.
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Formatting can also be executed from the playback mode. • Never open the card cover or remove the batteries during formatting as this may cause malfunction of the card. • Never connect or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting as this may cause malfunction of the card.
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) You can view the picture you have just taken on the monitor for 3 seconds while it is being recorded. Rec View settings ON : The picture being recorded is displayed on the monitor. This is useful for a brief check of the picture you have just taken.
Saving the settings (All Reset) This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current settings when the power is turned off. For setting to be saved, see “Functions that All Reset affects” ( All Reset settings ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings when the power is turned off.
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Saving the settings (All Reset) Functions that All Reset affects Function Factory default setting Monitor DRIVE Single-frame shooting (for still pictures) DIGITAL ZOOM OFF (1x) FLASH AUTO ±0 METERING AUTO HQ (1600 × 1200 pixels) Ref. Page p.17 p.30 p.38 p.42 p.47 p.49...
Displaying shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information that can be displayed, see “Monitor indications” ( Display the top menu in the playback mode. •...
Adjusting the monitor brightness You can adjust the brightness of the monitor according to the surrounding conditions to make it easier to see. Display the top menu in the shooting mode. • Open the lens barrier. • Press Press to select MODE MENU. Press Press press...
Pixel Mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check a CCD and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOF- compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or P-200 digital printer If you insert a card containing the print reservation data into the printer, printing is possible without using a PC.
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• This camera cannot be directly connected to printers such as the Olympus P-300 digital printer. • Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs. • If you are printing using the P-330N(E), only the first 999 pictures can be printed.
Making a print reservation on the card By specifying the desired number of prints of each picture on the card and whether or not the date and time are to be printed, you can print out the desired pictures according to the print reservation data with a DPOF- compatible printer or at a DPOF photo lab.
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Confirm the print reservation data If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it. If there is no print reservation data, this screen does not appear and you can proceed to the next operation.
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Making a print reservation on the card Set the number of prints (only for single-frame reservation) Display the frame to be printed and set the desired number of prints. Press to display the frame to be printed. If print reservation data has already been stored, the number of prints already set appears.
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Set the date/time printing data You can include the shooting date or time on the print. Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press PRINT ORDER screen is displayed. : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures are printed with the shooting date.
Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Cannot record, play back or erase pictures on this card. Writing to the card is prohibited. WRItE -PROtECt There is no empty space on the card, so no more pictures can be taken.
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Error codes The card is not formatted. Format the card.
Troubleshooting If an operation does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function because of the cold.
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The batteries ran out of Replace the batteries with new ones. If the power during shooting orange lamp is blinking, wait until it stops. or while the images were being written to the card. (Only the battery check indicator blinks.) The memory gauge is Wait until there is room in the memory gauge.
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Troubleshooting Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor. Possible cause The power is off. The camera is in the shooting mode. There are no pictures on the card. There is a problem with the card. The camera is connected to a TV.
If the image quality is poor The picture is too bright. Possible cause Corrective action The flash was set to the Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward excessively minus (-), or change the camera position toward illuminated.
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Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap. The subject was too close. The lens was dirty. The picture is out of focus. Possible cause The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.
Image pickup device 1/3.2" CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000 pixels (gross) Lens Olympus lens 5 - 15 mm, f 2.8/4.9, 8 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Photometric system Digital ESP metering Aperture f 2.8, f 4.9...
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Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) 30% to 90% (operation) 10% to 90% (storage) Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries, lithium batteries, NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries...
Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ Adobe [Photoshop] Support Adobe software updates and technical information can be obtained at: http://www.adobe.com/support/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.
How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
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Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
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INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
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Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Installing the USB...
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• 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.
Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
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A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
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Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 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).
( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB driver for Windows 98”. If the installer is not automatically launched, select “Run..” on the “Start” menu and then execute “(drive letter):/ Information.exe”.
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USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
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Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
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You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
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If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number •...
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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). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to 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 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 varies depending on the model.
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Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
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The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ... 24 Downloading images to your computer... 26 Disconnecting the camera from your computer ...
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Connecting the camera to the computer Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
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Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
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Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
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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 (Example) Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. •...
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Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
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Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is off.
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• Windows XP • Mac OS 9/X Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Does your computer have a built-in floppy disk drive? Consult your nearest Olympus representative. Mac OS before OS 9 on your computer? Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.
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