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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA D-230 REFERENCE MANUAL «Click Here» CAMERA OPERATION CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC QUICK START GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA D-230 OPERATION MANUAL G Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. G Please read this manual carefully before using your camera. We recommend that you become familiar with your camera by taking a number of test shots before performing important shooting.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Reproduction without permission of the copyright owner is prohibited. G Olympus will not assume any liability for damages, loss of profit or claim from a third party due to improper use of this product.

  • Page 4: Index

    INDEX CONTENTS PREPARATION TAKING PICTURES PLAYING BACK PICTURES RECORDING FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS This symbol indicates pages recommended for reading by first-time users. These pages show how to take pictures and how to play them back. Introduction ... 2 Index ... 3 CONTENTS PREPARATION Names of parts ... 7 Monitor indications ... 8 Attaching the strap ...
  • Page 6 Protecting important images RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the arrow pad ... 29 Flash ... 30 Macro mode ... 33 Digital tele mode ... 35 Exposure compensation ... 36 Self-timer ... 38 Sequence mode ... 40 Fixed focus ... 42 Spot metering mode ... 43 White balance ...
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Clear settings ... 75 Displaying image information ... 77 Monitor brightness ... 78 Print reserve ... 79 TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages ... 83 Problems ... 84 Specifications ... 88 Index ... 90 GAbout symbols used in this manual Indicates important precautions that may lead to failure or trouble and operations that should be absolutely avoided.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    PREPARATION NAMES OF PARTS G Shutter button G Flash G Lens G Self-timer lamp G Lens barrier Turns the camera ON/OFF G Card cover G Strap eyelet G Viewfinder G Orange lamp G Green lamp G AF target mark G Monitor Arrow pad/Menu navigation OK/Menu button Monitor button...

  • Page 9: Monitor Indications

    MONITOR INDICATIONS G RECORD MODE Item Battery status Exposure compensation Flash Drive SPOT White balance Focus Memory gauge No. of recordable images/ Recordable time Digital tele Image quality Protect Movie/Print reserve File size (Pixel) File name Date/Time Frame no. Note For details on how to display image information, see “Displaying image information”...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Strap

    Pull tight and check that the strap is securely attached. Attach the strap correctly as instructed above. Olympus can not provide warranty or assume any liability for damage resulting Caution from the camera being accidentally dropped because the strap has not been attached correctly.

  • Page 11: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES Check the following. The lens barrier is closed. Slide the battery compartment cover toward A and lift it up in the direction of B. Insert the batteries as shown, making sure that they are correctly oriented. Push down the battery compartment cover in the direction of C and close firmly by pressing the...

  • Page 12: Selecting Commercially Available Batteries Or The Ac Adapter

    • If the batteries run out while the camera is connected to another device (such as a computer), the data may be damaged. Olympus Caution recommends that you use an AC adapter when the camera will be turned on for long periods of time.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Smartmedia Card

    INSERTING THE SMARTMEDIA CARD Pictures taken by the camera are stored on a SmartMedia card. Check the following. The lens barrier is closed. Open the card cover. Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown in the figure. There is a mark inside the card cover indicating the direction in which the card should be inserted.

  • Page 14: Removing The Smartmedia Card

    Note This camera may not be able to recognize a SmartMedia card that is not manufactured by Olympus or a card which has been formatted on another device such as a PC. To avoid problems, you should format each card before using it on this camera. See “Formatting a new card”...

  • Page 15: Turning The Camera On/Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON/OFF WHEN TAKING PICTURES Turning the camera on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode. Turning the camera off: Close the lens barrier. The camera turns off. WHEN PLAYING BACK PICTURES Turning the monitor on: Press the button with the lens barrier closed.

  • Page 16: Menu Screen Flow

    MENU SCREEN FLOW Press the button when the camera is turned on. Displaying The monitor shows the Camera menu or the Play menu. menus Select the menu using the Note • The menus displayed in the Record mode and the Play mode are different.

  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Press the The monitor turns on. Press the The monitor shows the Play menu. Select [SETUP] using the buttons and press the button. Select [ buttons and press the button. button. button. ] using the...
  • Page 18 Select the date format “Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day)”, “M-D-Y (Month-Day-Year)” or “D-M-Y (Day-Month-Year)” using the buttons, and press the button. The monitor shows date setting screen. Set the first figure using the buttons and press button. The cursor moves to the next figure. Repeat until the date and time settings are set.

  • Page 19: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera with both hands and tuck your elbows tightly into your body. Horizontal position Incorrect way to hold the camera Make sure not to block the lens or the flash with your fingers or the camera strap.

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES You can use either the viewfinder or the monitor. Whichever you choose, you can take pictures simply by pressing the shutter button. When you take pictures, the images are recorded on the SmartMedia card in the camera. TAKING PICTURES USING THE VIEWFINDER Open the lens barrier.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures Using The Monitor

    TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE MONITOR Open the lens barrier. Press the The monitor turns on. Press the button again to turn the monitor off. Determine the image composition by observing your subject in the monitor. Press the shutter button to take a picture in the same way as you would when using the viewfinder.

  • Page 22: When To Use The Viewfinder And The Monitor

    • Never attempt to open the card cover or remove the AC adapter or batteries while the orange lamp is blinking. Caution Otherwise, the image you have just shot will not be saved. Existing data on the SmartMedia card may also be destroyed. •...

  • Page 23: The Function Of The Green Lamp And The Orange Lamp

    TAKING PICTURES THE FUNCTION OF THE GREEN LAMP AND THE ORANGE LAMP If the green lamp or the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights, goes off or blinks, it indicates the following. Lamp status Green lamp The autofocus has brought lights.

  • Page 24: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK If your subject is not within the AF target mark, you can bring it into focus by following the focus lock procedure below. Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode. Look into the viewfinder and position the AF target mark over the subject.
  • Page 25 FOCUS LOCK SUBJECTS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO FOCUS ON USING THE AUTOFOCUS The autofocus may not work properly for the following subjects. If this happens, lock the focus on an object with high contrast that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.

  • Page 26: Playing Back Pictures

    PLAYING BACK PICTURES CHECKING RECORDED IMAGES (PLAYBACK) You can play back images one by one on the monitor. Press the button with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on in the Play mode and shows the last picture you took.

  • Page 27: Quick View (Double-Click Playback In The Record Mode)

    CHECKING RECORDED IMAGES (PLAYBACK) QUICK VIEW (DOUBLE-CLICK PLAYBACK IN THE RECORD MODE) You can play back the image you have just taken, with the lens barrier open. After you check the image, you can return immediately to the Record mode. Press the (double clicking).

  • Page 28: Erasing An Image

    ERASING AN IMAGE Close the lens barrier and press the button. The camera turns on in the Play mode. Press the play back the image you want to erase. See “Checking recorded images” p. 25). Press the button for more than 1 second.

  • Page 29: Protecting Important Images

    PROTECTING IMPORTANT IMAGES Important images can be protected against accidental erasure. Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode. Press the display the image you want to protect. See “Checking recorded images” ( Press the than 1 second.

  • Page 30: Recording Functions

    RECORDING FUNCTIONS USING THE ARROW PAD As well for selecting a menu and checking images during playback, the arrow pad allows you to perform various other functions. The same button can have different functions depending on whether it is pressed during recording or during playback. Certain buttons have different functions depending on whether they are pressed normally or pressed and held for more than 1 second.

  • Page 31: Flash

    USING THE ARROW PAD FLASH The flash is designed to fire automatically when the flash setting is AUTO (default setting) and you take pictures under low light conditions or against strong backlight. You can change the flash mode to suite different shooting situations.
  • Page 32 Note • You can set the flash mode by selecting [ menu. • The flash working distance is approximately 0.2 m ~ 3.5 m/ 0.7 ft ~11.5 ft. • All the flash settings returns to AUTO mode (default setting) when the clear settings value is [RESET] and the lens barrier is closed.
  • Page 33 USING THE ARROW PAD • Because of the pre-flashes, it takes about 2 seconds before the shutter is actually released. Hold the camera securely Caution during this period to prevent camera shake. • The effectiveness of the red-eye reduction mode may be reduced depending on the distance to the subject or if the subject is not looking directly at the flash or the pre-flash.

  • Page 34: Macro Mode

    NIGHT SCENE/RED-EYE ( Use this mode when photographing people against a night background. The flash fires first while the shutter speed is reduced to capture the surrounding lighting conditions. The red-eye phenomenon is minimized by the pre-flash. The shutter speed is reduced in low-light situations when the flash mode is set to Flash Off Caution + Red-eye...
  • Page 35 USING THE ARROW PAD When the current Macro mode display indicates [OFF], press button once again. The Macro mode is set and the monitor turns on. Take a picture by composing the subject using the monitor. Note The Macro mode is canceled when the clear settings value is [RESET] and the lens barrier is closed.

  • Page 36: Digital Tele Mode

    DIGITAL TELE MODE This mode enables you to enlarge the image to magnifications 1.6×, 2×, 2.5×, 3.2×, 4× and 5×. The image quality needs to be set to SQ2 to magnify 3.2×, 4× or 5×. See “Image quality” ( p. 46). Open the lens barrier.

  • Page 37: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Although the camera’s exposure is set automatically, you can vary it to change the image brightness in the range of ±2 stops in 0.5-stop steps. Note • Use this function to obtain correct brightness (exposure) when there is significant contrast (difference in brightness) in the image.
  • Page 38 Adjust the exposure compensation setting using buttons and press the button. Press [–] to darken image or [+] to brighten image. The exposure compensation setting is now completed. Press the button again to exit the menu. Take a picture. Note •...

  • Page 39: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER You can shoot images using the self-timer function. Fix the camera securely on a tripod, etc., before shooting. The self-timer is useful for taking commemorative pictures including the photographer. Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode.
  • Page 40 Press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera lights up for 10 seconds and then blinks for 2 seconds, before the picture is taken. Note • The self-timer is canceled automatically after the picture is taken.

  • Page 41: Sequence Mode

    SEQUENCE MODE The Sequence mode allows you to take a rapid succession of still images by pressing and holding the shutter button (up to 8 images at approx. 1.2 frames per second). You can choose the best image from a series of sequential shots.
  • Page 42 Take pictures. (Press the shutter button and keep it pressed. Recording will stop when the shutter button is released.) Note • The sequence mode is canceled when the clear settings value is [RESET] and the lens barrier is closed. See “Clear settings” p.75).

  • Page 43: Fixed Focus

    FIXED FOCUS This function is useful for shooting distant scenes that are difficult to bring into focus, such as taking pictures of large fire work displays. To achieve more effective image at night, set the flash to the Night Scene mode in addition.

  • Page 44: Spot Metering Mode

    SPOT METERING MODE Your subject may appear dark when it is against a bright background. In this case, change the metering setting to SPOT. The camera calculates the exposure using only the lighting information at the center of the viewfinder without it being affected by the background light.

  • Page 45: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE This camera incorporates electronic circuitry to automatically adjust color hues so that they appear more natural (auto white balance control circuit). If the auto white balance does not produce accurate results due to weather or lighting conditions, you can control the white balance manually. White balance settings Note Auto (AUTO)
  • Page 46 Select [AUTO], [ ] or [ ] using the buttons and press the button. The white balance setting is now completed. Press the button again to exit the menu. Take a picture. • The white balance setting returns to AUTO (default setting) Note when the clear settings value is [RESET] and the lens barrier is closed.

  • Page 47: Image Quality

    IMAGE QUALITY Set the image quality before shooting. Image quality settings Note (Super High Quality) (High Quality) (Standard Quality) * The term “pixel” stands for “picture element”. The image is comprised of up to 2 million pixels. Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode.
  • Page 48 Select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2] using the buttons and press the button. The image quality setting is now completed. Press the button again to exit the menu. Take a picture. Note • The image quality setting returns to HQ (default setting) when the clear settings value is [RESET] and the lens barrier is closed.

  • Page 49: Sharpness

    SHARPNESS Use this function when you want to soften the contours of the subject or alternatively when you want to emphasize the contours to achieve a sharper image. Note Sharpness settings HARD: NORMAL: This is the standard setting for taking pictures. SOFT: Open the lens barrier.
  • Page 50 Select [HARD], [NORMAL] or [SOFT] using the buttons and press the button. The sharpness setting is now completed. Press the button again to exit the menu. Take a picture. The sharpness setting returns to NORMAL (default setting) Note when the clear settings value is [RESET] and the lens barrier is closed.

  • Page 51: Contrast

    CONTRAST Use this function when you want to emphasize, or alternatively reduce, the contrast between the bright areas and the dark areas of the subject. Note Contrast settings HIGH: NORMAL: This is the standard setting for taking pictures. LOW: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode.
  • Page 52 Select [HIGH], [NORMAL] or [LOW] using the buttons and press the button. The contrast setting is now completed. Press the button again to exit the menu. Take a picture. The contrast setting returns to NORMAL (default setting) when Note the clear settings value is [RESET] and the lens barrier is closed. See “Clear settings”...

  • Page 53: Playback Functions

    PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS INDEX PLAYBACK The playback can be changed from the Single-image playback to the Index playback. This mode is useful when you are looking for a particular image. Close the lens barrier and press the The monitor turns on in the Play mode and shows the last picture taken.
  • Page 54 CHANGING THE NUMBER OF IMAGES IN INDEX PLAYBACK Select the number of images in the Index playback (you can select 4, 9 or 16 images). Close the lens barrier and press the button. The camera turns on in the Play mode.

  • Page 55: Close-Up Playback

    CLOSE-UP PLAYBACK Images can be played back in 4 levels of magnification: 1.5×, 2×, 2.5× and 3×. This function is convenient when you want to check details in the picture taken. Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode.

  • Page 56: Auto Playback

    AUTO PLAYBACK You can view images stored on the card automatically in their stored order as a “slide show”. This function is useful when you want to view images in sequence. Close the lens barrier and press the button. The camera turns on in the Play mode.

  • Page 57: Erasing All Images

    ERASING ALL IMAGES Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode. Press the The monitor shows the Play menu. Select [SETUP] using the buttons and press the button. Select [ ] using the buttons and press the button.

  • Page 58: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES You can take movies as well as still pictures with this camera. Movies can be played back or saved separately as still pictures using the Index function. RECORDING MOVIES Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode.
  • Page 59 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES Record movies by looking at the monitor. Press the shutter button to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. The remaining recordable time is displayed in seconds on the monitor . Note •...
  • Page 60 CHANGING THE QUALITY AND SIZE OF A MOVIE There are two image quality settings (HQ and SQ) for recording movies. Note Image quality settings (High Quality) (Standard Quality) The recording time for a movie varies according to the remaining card memory. The term “pixel”...
  • Page 61 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES PLAYING BACK MOVIES Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode. Press the display the movie you want to see (indicated by a and press the The monitor shows the Play menu. Select [PLAY] using the buttons and press the button.
  • Page 62 PAUSING MOVIE PLAYBACK AND REVIEWING SPECIFIC MOVIE FRAMES You can temporarily stop a movie at any frame during playback by pressing any button on the arrow pad (pause status). The following operations are possible while the movie is paused: Press button Forward playback resumes from paused frame.
  • Page 63 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES CREATING AN INDEX OF SEPARATE MOVIE FRAMES The Movie index mode allows 9 image frames to be selected automatically and saved as a separate still image. Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode. Press the display the movie you want to see (indicated by a...

  • Page 64: Panorama Mode

    PANORAMA MODE The Olympus CAMEDIA brand cards support the Panorama mode. You can link several images to make a connected panorama image on a computer using the CAMEDIA Master software included. Panorama images can not be merged on this camera. Follow the software instructions carefully to combine panorama images successfully.
  • Page 65 PANORAMA MODE Specify the desired direction for merging using the buttons. The arrows indicating the direction for merging are displayed on the monitor. Take pictures so that the edges overlap. A maximum of 10 images can be connected. Take pictures with the edges slightly overlapping. Press the Panorama mode.

  • Page 66: Composite Images

    COMPOSITE IMAGES You can compose an image from two images taken in succession and save it as a single image. Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode. Press the button. The monitor shows the Camera menu.
  • Page 67 COMPOSITE IMAGES Select [2 IN 1] using the buttons and press the button. The composite mode is now set. The monitor turns on automatically. While viewing the monitor, take the first image. The subject is positioned on the left. Take the second image. The subject is positioned on the right.

  • Page 68: Editing Images

    EDITING IMAGES MONOCHROME (BLACK AND WHITE) IMAGES You can turn selected images into monochrome images and save them separately. Close the lens barrier and press the button. The camera turns on in the Play mode. Display the image you want to turn into a monochrome image on the monitor and press the...

  • Page 69: Sepia Images

    EDITING IMAGES SEPIA IMAGES You can turn selected images into sepia images and save them separately. Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode. Display the image you want to turn into a sepia image on the monitor and press the button.

  • Page 70: Resizing

    RESIZING You can change the size of a selected image to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and save it separately. Use this function when you want to reduce the image data volume, for example: when you send an e-mail with an image attached. Close the lens barrier and press the button.

  • Page 71: Rotating

    EDITING IMAGES ROTATING You can rotate a selected image 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise and save it separately. This function is useful for turning a vertical image into a horizontal position. Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode.

  • Page 72: Muting The Beep Tones

    MUTING THE BEEP TONES This function enables you to turn off the beep tones. Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode. Press the button. The monitor shows the Camera menu. Select [SETUP] using the buttons and press the button.

  • Page 73: Formatting A New Card

    • Before operating, insert the card. • When using a card from a manufacturer other than Olympus Caution or a card which is formatted or used with devices other than this camera (such as a PC), be sure to format the card on this camera.
  • Page 74 Select [ FORMAT] using the buttons and press button. Select [ FORMAT] using the buttons and press button. The card is formatted. Once started, formatting can not be cancelled. Note You can also format a card from the Camera menu. •...

  • Page 75: Rec View

    REC VIEW After each picture is taken, the image is displayed on the LCD monitor for a few seconds for you to view. Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the Record mode. Press the The monitor shows the Camera menu.

  • Page 76: Clear Settings

    CLEAR SETTINGS You can choose to keep the shooting-related settings, such as the flash mode and image quality settings, as they are for the next picture or return to the default settings when the camera is turned off. If you do not want to change the settings to suit the weather or subject, select [HOLD] to keep current settings.
  • Page 77 CLEAR SETTINGS CLEAR SETTINGS VALUE [RESET] When the camera is turned off, the shooting-related settings are deleted and the camera reverts to the defaults (default settings). [HOLD] The settings remain, even if the camera is turned off. Settings when [RESET] or [HOLD] is selected and the camera is turned on Settings for the Record mode Digital tele Exposure compensation...

  • Page 78: Displaying Image Information

    DISPLAYING IMAGE INFORMATION This function enables you to display or not to display the image information on the monitor while the image is played back. If you select [ON], the information is displayed for 3 seconds. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications”...

  • Page 79: Monitor Brightness

    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS If the monitor is hard to see, you can adjust it to suit the surrounding brightness. Close the lens barrier and press the The camera turns on in the Play mode. Press the The monitor shows the Play menu. Select [SETUP] using the buttons and press the button.

  • Page 80: Print Reserve

    PRINT RESERVE This function enables you to set and store the desired print setting of the images recorded on the SmartMedia card for printing at photoshops with DPOF-compatible printer. Note • The image to be printed is marked with the one print is reserved for printing, the green.
  • Page 81 PRINT RESERVE Select the print reserve item using the and press the Press the print reserve menu and press button. • Print reserve items Note ]: Checks the current print reserve data. Also allows print ]: Sets the number of prints while checking the images ]: Sets the print reserve for all images.
  • Page 82 When you finish checking the settings or making any necessary changes, press the button. Press the button to exit the print reserve menu and press button. SINGLE IMAGE Specify the image and the number of prints. Select the image using the buttons and specify the number of prints from 1-9 using the buttons.
  • Page 83 PRINT RESERVE CANCELING ALL PRINT RESERVE SETTINGS Select [ RESET] using the buttons and press button. Press the print reserve menu and press button. IMPRINTING THE DATE/TIME Select the item using the buttons and press the button. [OFF] : The date and time of shooting are not printed.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGES Warning/ Monitor display Card is not inserted or recognized. NO CARD Shooting, playback and erasure are not possible. CARD ERROR Writing data to the card is prohibited. WRITE PROTECT No more images can be taken because the number of recordable CARD FULL images has reached 0.

  • Page 85: Problems

    PROBLEMS OPERATING PROBLEMS When the camera does not work properly Cause The camera power is off. Batteries are inserted the wrong way. The battery power has run out. Battery performance has dropped temporarily due to cold. The camera turned off automatically.
  • Page 86 Although the shutter button is pressed, the camera does not take a picture Cause The camera power is off. Previous picture is being processed. The card is full. The battery power has run out during shooting or card writing. A write protect seal is attached to the card.

  • Page 87: If Image Quality Is Poor

    PROBLEMS IF IMAGE QUALITY IS POOR When the image is too bright Cause The flash mode is set to the Fill in mode. The subject was too brightly illuminated. When the image is too dark Cause You blocked the flash with your finger, etc.
  • Page 88 When part of image is cut off Cause The lens was blocked by your fingers or the strap. The shooting distance to the subject was too close. When the image is out of focus Cause The camera moved at the moment you pressed the shutter button (camera shake).

  • Page 89: Specifications

    640 × 480 pixels (SQ2 mode) Full-auto TTL, with preset (Clear Sky, Cloudy Sky, Incandescent Lamp, Flourescent Lamp) Olympus lens 5.5mm, f2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups (equivalent to 36mm lens with 35mm camera) Digital ESP metering system with imager, Spot Metering f2.8, f5.6, f9.1...
  • Page 90 Two AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel metal hydride batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Or one CR-V3 lithium battery pack (LB-01 manufactured only by Olympus), or optional AC adapter. AA manganese batteries or commercially available AA lithium batteries can not be used.

  • Page 91: Index

    INDEX AC adapter ... 11 AF target mark ... 7 Alkaline batteries ... 11 Arrow pad ... 7, 29 Auto playback ... 55 Batteries ... 10 Battery compartment cover ... 7 Battery status ... 8, 10 Beep tones ... 71 Black &...
  • Page 92 Monitor brightness ... 78 Monitor button ... 7 Monochrome ... 67 Movie mode ... 57 Night Scene ... 30, 32 Night Scene/Red-eye ... 30, 33 No. of recordable images ... 8, 13 OK/Menu button ... 7 Orange lamp ... 7, 22 Panorama mode ...
  • Page 93 Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our Phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstraße 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany...

  • Page 94: Connecting The Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA CONNECTING THE CAMERA D-230 TO A PC OPERATION MANUAL G Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. G Follow the procedures in this manual to install the USB driver. Following other procedures may result in incorrect installation.
  • Page 95 G The information contained in this manual has been compiled by taking all possible measures to ensure its accuracy. However, if you find any errors or incomplete information, please contact your local Olympus representative. G It is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information contained in this manual, except for personal use.
  • Page 96 INDEX FLOW FOR Windows (98/Me/2000) USERS FOR Macintosh (OS9) USERS FINDING PC CONNECTION METHOD (FOR OTHER OS USERS)
  • Page 97 FLOW Check your camera and PC Checking before you start. Connect the camera to the Connecting PC using the USB cable. Install the driver in the PC to Installing (First time only for Windows) ensure detection of the camera. Copy and save images on the Saving PC after checking that the PC detects the camera.

  • Page 98: For Windows

    FOR Windows (98/Me/2000) CHECKING • Turn the PC on and check that Windows is running. • Quit all applications that may be running. • You are recommended to connect the optional AC adapter to the camera. If the battery power runs out while the PC is accessing the SmartMedia card in the camera, the camera will turn off in mid-operation and this could destroy image files (data).

  • Page 99: Connecting Your Camera To The Pc

    CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO THE PC Insert the connector on one end of the USB cable into the USB port of the PC. Note The location of the USB port varies depending on the PC. Refer to the operation manual for the PC. Make sure that the camera lens barrier is closed.

  • Page 100: Installing The Driver (First Time Only)

    INSTALLING THE DRIVER (FIRST TIME ONLY) If you are using Windows 98, install the driver software required by following the procedures explained below. If you are using Windows Me/2000, these procedures are not necessary as the driver will be installed automatically. Proceed to “Saving images from your camera on the PC”...
  • Page 101 INSTALLING THE DRIVER (FIRST TIME ONLY) Select [CD-ROM drive] and click on [Next]. Click on [Next] when the driver is detected. Installation of the driver starts. Do not turn the PC off or disconnect the camera from the PC during installation.

  • Page 102: Saving Images From Your Camera On The Pc

    SAVING IMAGES FROM YOUR CAMERA ON THE PC This procedure enables you to save images on the PC. The My Documents folder is used in this manual as an example of the download destination folder. You can choose or create a different folder if desired. Double-click on the [My Computer] icon on the PC desktop and open the window.
  • Page 103 SAVING IMAGES FROM YOUR CAMERA ON THE PC Double-click on the [100olymp] icon and open the folder. The image files (JPEG files) are displayed and you can view the icons (P1010012.jpg, etc.). • The camera automatically creates the folder name and the file Note name according to the following rules.
  • Page 104 Drag the [P1010012.jpg] icon to the [My Documents] window. The image in the camera is copied and saved on the PC (in the My Documents). • You can view the image by double-clicking the image file Note saved in the [My Documents] folder. It will open in the default Windows Image Viewer application.

  • Page 105: Disconnecting Your Camera From The Pc

    DISCONNECTING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE PC Windows Me/2000 users should proceed to “For Windows Me/2000 Users p.13)”. FOR Windows 98 USERS Check that the orange lamp on the camera is not blinking. Select the [Removable Disk] icon in the [My Computer] window and right-click on it to display the pull-down menu.
  • Page 106 FOR Windows Me/2000 USERS Check that the orange lamp on the camera is not blinking. Click on the Eject Hardware] icon displayed on the task bar. Then the message to stop the drive is displayed. Click the message. The [Safe To Remove Hardware] window is displayed.
  • Page 107 FOR Macintosh CHECKING • Turn the PC on and check that Mac OS is running. • Quit all applications that may be running. • It is recommended that you connect the optional AC adapter to the camera. If battery power runs out while the PC is accessing the SmartMedia card in the camera, the camera turns off in mid- operation and this could destroy image files (data).
  • Page 108 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO THE PC Insert the connector on one end of the USB cable into the USB port of the PC. The location of the USB port varies depending on the PC. Refer Note to the operation manual for the PC. Make sure that the lens barrier of the camera is closed.
  • Page 109 SAVING IMAGES FROM YOUR CAMERA ON THE PC This procedure enables you to save images on the PC (the Hard Disk is used in this manual). Double-click on the [untitled] icon displayed on the desktop by connecting the camera to the PC and open the window.
  • Page 110 Note • The camera automatically creates the folder name and the file name according to the following rules. Example of folder name 100 OLYMP Folder number • Images are assigned serial numbers from 0001 to 9999. • When the image number 9999 has been reached, the folder is assigned the next number.
  • Page 111 SAVING IMAGES FROM YOUR CAMERA ON THE PC Drag the [P1010012.JPG] icon to the Hard Disk window. The image in the camera is saved on the PC (in the Hard Disk). Note • You can view the image by double-clicking the image file saved in the hard disk.
  • Page 112 DISCONNECTING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE PC Check that the orange lamp on the camera is not blinking. Select the [untitled] icon on the desktop and drag it to the Trash can. Check that the green lamp on the camera goes off. Remove the USB cable from the camera.
  • Page 113 Windows 2000 Mac OS9 Does your PC have a built-in floppy disk drive? Does your PC have a built-in PC card slot? Consult your local Olympus representative. Use the USB cable supplied. Use the optional SmartMedia Reader/Writer. Use the optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter.
  • Page 114 Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our Phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstraße 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany...

  • Page 115: Quick Start Guide

    We recommend that you become familiar with your camera by taking a number of test shots before performing important shooting. I PACKAGE CONTENTS Check that your digital camera comes complete with the items listed below in the specified quantities. Digital camera ... 1 Strap ...

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    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/ (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 button to return to display an...

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