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DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
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.
( We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages
and may differ from the actual product.
Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix
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Page 1: Digital Camera
Instruction Manual ( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix P. 3 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the P. 11 illustrations. Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic P. -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
Strap LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 Battery Charger Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual) and warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. - Page 4 Prepare the camera a. Charge the battery. AC Wall Outlet ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). Battery lock knob Power Cable Charging Indicator Light On (Red): Charging Light Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) ( Insert the battery by putting in the marked side first, with the the battery lock knob.
- Page 5 Contact area Notch ( You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xD- Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you shoot pictures with this camera without using an xD-Picture Card, the pictures will be recorded in the internal memory.
- Page 6 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to K. Still picture shooting modes This function allows you to shoot with the camera’s automatic settings. This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures.
- Page 7 Set date and time About the date and time setting screen M D T I M E T I M E ----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:-- Y / M / D Y / M / D CANCEL MENU Exits a setting. a.
- Page 8 Set date and time e. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [D]. f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select the hours and minutes. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.
- Page 9 Take a picture a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip b. Focus c. Shoot Shutter Button (Pressed halfway) When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights up, and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. Shutter Button (Pressed completely) Vertical grip...
- Page 10 View pictures a. Set the mode dial to q. Arrow Pad Prev. Picture Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture that you want to erase. b. Press the f/S button. c. Press the 1F button to select [YES] and press the e button to erase the picture.
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Page 11: Button Operations
Button operations Shooting mode Self-timer Macro mode/ Super macro mode o button Power on: Shooting mode • Lens extends • Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to K, h, s or g, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights up (focus lock), and the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed (only when the mode dial is set to K, h). -
Page 12: Shooting Still Pictures
Mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode. K Shooting still pictures The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. h Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function reduces the blur caused by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures. -
Page 13: N Recording Movies
n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. 00:36 00:36 00:36 q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode The last picture taken is displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch between close-up playback, index display and calendar display. - Page 14 Erasing pictures from “My Favorite” YES/ • Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to erase, and press f/S. Select [YES], and press e. • Erasing a picture from “My Favorite” does not erase the original picture recorded in the internal memory or to the card.
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Page 15: Optical Zoom
Zoom button Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom ratio: 3× Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. HQ 4000 4000 Playback mode: Changing the picture display [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] [ [ IN IN ] [ IN ] Zooming while shooting/close-up playback... - Page 16 1F button Use 43 to change the display. 3# button Press 3# in shooting mode to select the flash setting. Press e to confirm your selection. AUTO (Auto-flash) ! Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Flash off 2Y button Press 2Y in shooting mode to select on and off for the self-timer. Press e to confirm your selection.
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Page 17: Shadow Adjustment Technology
q/< button q Viewing pictures immediately Press q in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture taken. Press q again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. g “q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode” (P. 13) <... -
Page 18: Shooting Mode
g/E button Changing the information displays Press g/E to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode +2.0 +2.0 1600 1600 [ IN IN ] × HQ 4000 4000 3000 3000 +2.0 +2.0 1600 1600 [ IN IN ] ×... -
Page 19: Menu Operations
Menu operations m button e button Arrow pad (1243) About the menus Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY... - Page 20 Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [AF MODE] setting as an example. Set the mode dial to K. Press m to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press e to confirm your selection. •...
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Page 21: Image Quality
Image quality/Image size 4000 × 3000 4000 × 3000 3264 × 2448 2560 × 1920 2304 × 1728 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 16:9 1920 × 1080 Movie image quality Image quality/Image size 640 ×... -
Page 22: Panorama
DIS MOVIE MODE PANORAMA COMBINE IN CAMERA1 COMBINE IN CAMERA2 COMBINE IN PC • An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for shooting. • When the card capacity is insufficient, this function cannot be selected. Factory default setting Ref. Page P. 14 P. - Page 23 [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] Take pictures automatically for a panoramic picture and combine the pictures for a single panoramic picture using your camera. Only combined pictures are saved. EXIT Connects pictures Target mark from left to right • Take the first picture. •...
- Page 24 [COMBINE IN PC] Create a panoramic picture using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. Connects pictures from left to right 3: The next picture is connected at the right edge. 4: The next picture is connected at the left edge.
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Page 25: Camera Menu
[e SHOOT & SELECT1]/[f SHOOT & SELECT2] • These scene modes allow you to take sequential pictures by holding down the shutter button. After shooting the pictures, select the ones you want to erase by marking them with a R and press S to erase them. BACK MENU SMILE SHOT]... -
Page 26: Fine Zoom
DRIVE ... Using sequential (continuous) shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the image quality setting. You can take a sequence of pictures at one time by holding down the shutter button. The camera will take pictures continuously until you release the shutter button. -
Page 27: Af Mode
AF MODE ... Changing the focusing area FACE The camera searches a face within the frame and focus on it. DETECT iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to focus on. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark. - Page 28 Playback mode menu EDIT COLOR EDIT FRAME LABEL CALENDAR LAYOUT EXPRESSION EDIT FACE FOCUS EDIT INDEX EDIT • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( SLIDESHOW SLI D E S H O W [ I N ] TYPE BACK MENU •...
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Page 29: Operations During Movie Playback
Operations during movie playback [ IN IN ] '07.12.26 '07.12.26 12:30 12:30 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 00:00 00:00 00:36 00:36 3: Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2×;... - Page 30 ADD FAVORITE This function registers your favorite still pictures in the internal memory as separate still pictures. You can register up to 9 favorite pictures. g “P Viewing “My Favorite”” (P. 13) A D D F A V O R I T E BACK MENU •...
- Page 31 FRAME ... Adding frames to pictures This function lets you select a frame, integrate the frame with an image, and save it as a new picture. • Select a frame with 43 and press e. FR A M E • Select the picture to be integrated with the frame with 43, and press e.
- Page 32 EXPRESSION EDIT This function lets you alter your subject’s facial expression to create an entirely new picture. This feature is applicable on the largest and/or closest face in the frame. The subject must be facing towards the camera. • Select the picture with 43, and press e . •...
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Page 33: Playback Menu
PLAYBACK MENU ...Protecting pictures Protected pictures cannot be erased with [ERASE], [SEL.IMAGE], [ I N ] or [ALL ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting. • Select the picture with 43, and protect it by selecting [ON] with 12. You can protect several frames in succession. 9 is displayed when the picture is protected. - Page 34 • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
- Page 35 You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. PW ON SETUP ... Setting the startup screen and volume SCREEN OFF (No picture is displayed.) / 1 / 2 /MY FAVORITE...
- Page 36 FILE NAME ...Resetting the file names of pictures RESET This method is useful when grouping files on separate cards. The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to [No. 100] and the file number returns to [No.
- Page 37 • The first two digits of the year are fixed. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. • To set the time precisely, with the cursor at either “minute” or [Y/M/D], press e as the time signal strikes 00 seconds. DUALTIME ...
- Page 38 Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera. The alarm only operates when the camera is off. • Shutting off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn off the camera. Note that pressing o will turn the camera on.
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Page 39: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. - Page 40 Press q/<. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press 43 to select a picture, and press q/<. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.
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Page 41: Selecting The Picture To Print
Selecting a print mode PRINT PRIN T M O DE S E LE CT [ I N ] ALL PRINT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX ALL INDEX EXIT MENU PRINT ORDER Setting the print paper SIZE PRINT PA PER [ I N ] SIZE... -
Page 42: How To Make Print Reservations
Select [PRINT], and press e. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. To cancel printing TRANSFERRING CANCEL Screen during data transfer In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press m. • A message is displayed. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. -
Page 43: Number Of Prints
Note • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. •... - Page 44 All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] Select the date and time setting, and press e. The pictures are printed without the date and time.
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Page 45: Using Olympus Master
Using OLYMPUS Master Overview Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting. -
Page 46: Install The Olympus Master Software
Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment... - Page 47 • To select the components to install, select “Custom”. • The installation begins. The screen confirming that setup is completed is displayed. Click “Close”. • Next, the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version is displayed. To install this software, click “Install”.
- Page 48 Double-click the “Setup” icon on the desktop. • The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Continue” to proceed with the installation.
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Page 49: Downloading And Saving Images
• Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, 3 is pressed and [MTP] is selected. -
Page 50: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Click “Browse images now”. • The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. To disconnect the camera Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon tray. - Page 51 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the browse window. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the edit window and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click “Play” bottom of the screen.
- Page 52 To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. •...
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Page 53: Getting To Know Your Camera Better
Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •... -
Page 54: The Date And Time Have Not Been Set
The date and time have not been set The camera has been used in the same conditions from the time of purchase • No date and time have been set for the camera at the time of purchase. Set the date and time before using the camera. -
Page 55: The Picture Is Too Grainy
Prevent blur by using image stabilization Be sure to hold the camera firmly with both hands and press the shutter button slowly so as to avoid moving the camera. You can also reduce blur by setting the mode dial to h before shooting the picture. -
Page 56: Taking Pictures Of A Subject Against Backlight
Misalignment of panoramic pictures • Panning along the camera central axis reduces picture misalignment. When you shoot close subjects, panning along the axis of the tip of the lens gives good results. • In [COMBINE IN CAMERA1] mode, the camera automatically detects its own position except for the following cases (In such cases, use [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] or [COMBINE IN PC].): •... -
Page 57: Using A New Card
(15 frames/sec.) Using a new card • When using a non-Olympus card or a card used for other purposes with a computer, etc., use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 34) -
Page 58: Lamp Indicators
Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. Lamp Self-timer lamp Card access lamp Green lamp of the monitor Lit: The focus and exposure are locked. Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. -
Page 59: Restoring Default Settings
Restoring default settings • This camera retains the settings (except for AUTO, h, and s) even after the power is turned off. To return the settings to default settings, execute [RESET]. g “RESET Restoring default settings” (P. 22) Confirming the exposure when the monitor is difficult to see outdoors The monitor may be difficult to see and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. -
Page 60: Quickly Displaying A Desired Picture
There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details on changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual. - Page 61 Monitor indication Possible cause The battery/card compartment cover is open. CARD-COVER OPEN The battery is empty. BATTERY EMPTY The data in the card cannot CA RD SE TU P be read. Or, the card is not formatted. xD CARD CLEAN FORMAT There is an error in the M E M O RY S ET UP...
- Page 62 Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. indicates a restriction to the respective function of each s mode. g “Functions available in shooting scenes” (P. 63) Functions available in shooting modes Function Optical zoom...
- Page 63 Functions available in shooting scenes Function Optical zoom &/% Shadow Adjustment Technology IMAGE QUALITY PANORAMA FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ESP/n AF MODE *1 [!] is not available. *2 [AUTO] and [!] are not available. *3 [%] is not available. *4 Only an image quality at [2048 × 1536] or lower is available. *5 The image quality is fixed at [640 ×...
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Page 64: Appendix
• Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. - Page 65 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world A Type B Type (American Type) (British Type) (British Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depending on the area, different types of plugs and supply voltages are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
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Page 66: The Card
Use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. - Page 67 Immediately wipe the camera off to remove water droplets before its use if it gets wet. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction.
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Page 68: General Precautions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT. -
Page 69: Handling The Camera
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. -
Page 70: Caution For Usage Environment
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. -
Page 71: Legal And Other Notices
Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. -
Page 72: Copyright Notice
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice. - Page 73 Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
- Page 74 Card 16 MB to 2 GB (Type H/M, Standard) : 12,000,000 pixels : 1/1.72" CCD (primary color filter), 12,400,000 (gross) : Olympus lens 7.4 to 22.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.7 (equivalent to 35 to 105 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system : 4 to 1/1000 sec.
- Page 75 (Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 740 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) Dimensions...
- Page 76 CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera Self-Timer Lamp (P. 16, 58) Multi-Connector (P. 38, 39, 48) Connector Cover Strap Eyelet (P. 38, 39, 48) (P. 3) Monitor (P. 36, 77) Tripod Socket Shutter Button (P. 9, 11) Card Access Lamp (P. 50, 58, 66) Zoom Button (P.
- Page 77 Monitor Symbols & Icons (Monitor - Shooting mode 1/1000 1/1000 F2.8 F2.8 +2.0 +2.0 1600 1600 [ IN IN ] × HQ 4000 4000 3000 3000 Still picture Item 1 Shooting modes 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ flash charge 5 Silent mode...
- Page 78 Item 25 Shadow Adjustment Technology f (Monitor - Playback mode [ IN IN ] × F2 .8 1 /1 0 0 0 F 2. 8 1/ 10 00 '07.12.26 '07.12.26 Still picture Item 1 Battery check 2 Silent mode 3 Aperture value 4 Shutter speed 5 Blur caused by moving or shaking hands...
- Page 79 Index g/E button ...18 1F button (exposure compensation) ...16 3# button (flash mode)...16 4& button (macro) ...16 e button (OK/FUNC) ...14 q/< button (playback/print)...17 2Y button (self-timer) ...16 f/S button (Shadow Adjustment Technology/erase) ...17 16:9 ...21 AC adapter ...67 ADD FAVORITE...13, 30 Adding sound to still pictures R...33 AF MODE ...27 ALARM CLOCK k ...37...
- Page 80 Monitor brightness adjustment s ...36 Monitor Symbols & Icons ...77 MOVIE PLAY ...28 MULTI PRINT...41 Multi-connector...38, 39, 48 NTSC ...38 Number of storable still pictures...57 OLYMPUS Master...3, 45 Operation guide...19, 40, 43 Optical zoom ...15, 26 P (Program auto)...14 P/AUTO...14 PAL ...38 PANORAMA...22 PC ...48...
- Page 84 Printed in Japan 1AG6P1P3699-- VS182201...