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Olympus C-300 ZOOM Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA C-300 ZOOM D-550 ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
  • Page 2 D-550 ZOOM D-550 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.
  • Page 3 • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). : C-300 ZOOM/D-550 ZOOM : OLYMPUS : Olympus America Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Contents ..........4 Chapter 1 Getting started .

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents INDEX ..........3 Contents Getting started Chapter 1...
  • Page 6 Night scene mode ........47 Recording movies .
  • Page 7 Contents Erasing pictures ......... .94 Single-frame erase .
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Error codes..........127 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 1 Names of parts Shutter button Zoom lever Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. Card cover Self-timer lamp Lens Extends automatically when you open the lens barrier. VIDEO OUT jack USB connector DC-IN jack Flash Pops up when...
  • Page 10 Arrow pad Shooting mode button Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Monitor Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover Viewfinder AF button Flash mode button Self-timer button Arrow pad button Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode. Turns the monitor on and off in the shooting mode.

  • Page 11: Monitor Indications

    Monitor indications Shooting mode Still picture Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Camera movement warning/ Flash charge Flash mode Spot metering Self-timer Memory gauge Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining Exposure compensation Sequential shooting White balance Record mode Number of pixels AF target mark 36"...
  • Page 12 Playback mode Still picture Print reservation, Number of prints Battery check Protect Record mode Number of pixels Exposure compensation White balance Date and time File number, Frame number/Playing time Movie mode You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in the playback mode.

  • Page 13: Memory Gauge

    Monitor indications 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.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Strap

    • 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...

  • Page 15: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the batteries This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Make sure that: The lens barrier Slide the battery compartment lock from Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up...
  • Page 16 Close the battery compartment cover in the direction of While pressing the slide the cover in the direction of If the battery compartment cover seems hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment cover shut, press the mark firmly and push in the direction shown in the illustration.

  • Page 17: Selecting Batteries Or The Optional Ac Adapter

    Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. 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.
  • Page 18 • 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.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Card (Smartmedia)

    • 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.).
  • Page 20 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.

  • Page 21: Removing The Card

    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.

  • Page 22: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the power on/off When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends and the flash pops up. If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibility that the cover is stuck in the first click position.

  • Page 23: When Playing Back Pictures

    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. When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time.

  • Page 24: What To Do If The Card Setup Screen Is Displayed

    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.

  • Page 25: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Open the lens barrier fully. Press The shooting mode top menu is displayed. Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press tab, then press Press press The green frame moves to the selected item.
  • Page 26 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...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the viewfinder To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person who will be using the camera. Open the lens barrier fully. The flash pops up and the lens extends. While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial.

  • Page 28: Using The Menus And Tabs

    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.

  • Page 29: How To Use The Menus

    Using the menus and tabs How to use the menus Press to display the top menu, then press Top menu ESP/ MODE MENU Press tab, then press display the menu. CAMERA tab DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 PICTURE tab CARD tab CARD%SEtUP SETUP tab...
  • Page 30 Press to select the desired item, then press to display the available setting selections. DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 DRIVE DIGItAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 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.

  • Page 31: Shortcut Menus

    Using the menus and tabs Shortcut menus Shooting mode When the still picture shooting mode is selected ESP/ ESP/ Selects the area of the image that will be used to determine exposure or image brightness from the two available settings: ESP or (spot metering).

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    Playback mode When a still picture is played back INFO MODE%MENU ERASE Displays all recorded pictures in slideshow fashion. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back a movie. PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 INDEX frames. EDIT Edits a movie. INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.

  • Page 33: Mode Menus

    10x zoom shooting with the digital zoom function. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. Lets you combine two still pictures taken in succession into one picture. Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.
  • Page 34 CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. SETUP tab Selects whether to save the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the power. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. Selects whether to display pictures on REC VIEW the monitor while saving them.
  • Page 35 Using the menus and tabs Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab EDIT tab BLACK & WHITE SEPIA CARD tab CARD SETUP Protects pictures from accidental erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Stores printing information required for DPOF printers on the card.
  • Page 36 PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab SETUP tab Selects whether to save the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the power. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. Selects the number of frames in the index display.

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Shooting Basics

    Shooting basics Chapter 2 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.

  • Page 38: Shooting Modes

    Shooting modes There are seven modes from which you can choose depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. The contrast, sharpness, etc. are set in the optimal condition for each mode. The shooting modes can be combined with the various setting selections in the Shortcut Menus and Mode Menu.

  • Page 39: Landscape - Portrait

    Shooting modes Select the mode best suited to your purpose from the following. Press to select the mode, then press setting. PROGRAM AUtO SELECt MOVIE SELECt PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting) When taking still pictures, the camera adjusts the flash, metering and other functions to the chosen settings.

  • Page 40: Self Portrait

    NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing.

  • Page 41: Taking Still Pictures

    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 fully. Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks.

  • Page 42: Taking Still Pictures Using The Monitor

    • While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus cannot be obtained” ( • When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. “Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)”...
  • Page 43 Taking still pictures • While the orange lamp is blinking slowly after the shutter button is pressed halfway, the flash is charging. While the orange lamp is blinking quickly after shooting, the picture you just took is being stored. Wait until the lamps go off to take another picture. •...

  • Page 44: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor

    Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Advantages Camera movement does not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used. Disadvantages When close to a subject, the image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records.

  • Page 45: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

    If correct focus cannot be obtained 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.

  • Page 46: Focusing On Distant Subjects ( Quick Focus)

    Press the shutter button fully. • When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. “Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)” ( • While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and half-press the shutter button again.

  • Page 47: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    If correct focus cannot be obtained Press until The setting changes in the sequence AF- each time When Quick Focus is set, the displayed on the monitor. Press the shutter button fully. To cancel Quick Focus mode, press displayed. The Quick Focus is canceled when the lens barrier is closed.

  • Page 48: Night Scene Mode

    Night scene mode Setting the mode to NIGHT SCENE allows you to take landscape shots at night under optimum conditions. In this mode, the shutter speed is not fixed to 1/30 second even when the flash is activated. Depending upon the subject or shooting conditions, shutter speed may extend up to 2 seconds.
  • Page 49 Night scene mode Press to select NIGHT SCENE, then press The setting is set to Night scene mode and the camera returns to shooting mode. The night scene mark monitor. Take the picture. If the shutter speed is more than 1 second, the noise reduction function will automatically be activated.

  • Page 50: Recording Movies

    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.102) Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
  • Page 51 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 is disabled. •...

  • Page 52: Zooming In On A Subject (Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 2.8× (36 mm - 100 mm on a 35 mm camera) magnification using the optical zoom. By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, you can obtain a zoom magnification equivalent to approximately 10×...

  • Page 53: Using The Digital Zoom

    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 CAMERA tab. The digital zoom lets you take pictures at a magnification of approximately 3.6× max.
  • Page 54 Press the zoom lever toward • 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.

  • Page 55: Using The Flash

    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.

  • Page 56: Red-Eye Reduction Flash

    • While the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging and the shutter button will not release when the flash is set to fire. 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.

  • Page 57: Flash Off

    Using the flash Fill-in flash ( The flash always fires every time the shutter button is released. This mode is useful when you want to minimize shadows around the subject (such as the shade of tree leaves on the subject’s face), in backlight condition, or under artificial light such as a fluorescent lamp.

  • Page 58: Chapter 3 Advanced Shooting

    Advanced shooting Chapter 3 Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode) The macro mode allows you to shoot a subject at a distance of 0.2 - 0.8 m/ 0.7 - 2.6 ft. If you take a close-up picture of a subject at this distance using the normal shooting mode, it will take more time for the camera to focus on the subject.
  • Page 59 Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode) Press until The setting changes in the sequence AF - each time When the macro mode is selected, the macro mode indicator Take the picture while observing your subject on the monitor. To cancel macro mode, press macro mode indicator The macro mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed.

  • Page 60: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer This function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or stable surface for self- timer shooting. Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
  • Page 61 Using the self-timer Press the shutter button fully. The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for 2 seconds with a beep sound, the picture is taken. • The self-timer mode is canceled automatically after taking one picture or when the lens barrier is closed even if All Reset is set to OFF.

  • Page 62: Selecting The Metering Area (Spot Metering)

    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.

  • Page 63: Shooting Pictures Sequentially (Sequential Shooting/Af Sequential Shooting)

    Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting/AF Sequential shooting) This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (up to 11 pictures at 1.2 frames per second by Sequential shooting in HQ mode). You can choose between Sequential shooting and AF Sequential shooting.
  • Page 64 Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting/AF Sequential shooting) Press to select , then press Sequential shooting or AF Sequential shooting is set. To close the menu, press Take the pictures. Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.

  • Page 65: Panorama Shooting

    Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the 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 CAMEDIA Master software.
  • Page 66 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.

  • Page 67: Taking Two-In-One Pictures

    Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Display the top menu in the shooting mode. • Open the lens barrier fully. •...
  • Page 68 Take the first shot while observing your subject on the monitor. The subject is positioned on the left. 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. •...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure

    Adjusting the image quality and exposure Chapter 4 Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode) Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the record modes, resolutions and number of images storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
  • Page 70 Record Resolution mode 1984×1488 1600×1200 TIFF 1280×960 1024×768 640×480 1984×1488 1984×1488 HIGH 1600×1200 NORMAL HIGH 1280×960 NORMAL HIGH 1024×768 NORMAL HIGH 640×480 NORMAL TIFF 1984×1312 HIGH NORMAL *HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses standard compression Movie record modes Total recording time that can be stored on one card (seconds) Record mode Resolution 320×240 (15 frames/sec.)
  • Page 71 Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode) Display the top menu in the shooting mode. • Open the lens barrier fully. • Press Press to select Press record modes, then press The record modes for still pictures are 3:2, SHQ, HQ, SQ and TIFF, and for movies are HQ and SQ.

  • Page 72: Take The Picture

    If you select TIFF Press to select the resolution, then press To set the record mode and close the menu, press Take the picture. • The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” p.110) •...
  • Page 73 Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode) Relation between the record mode and the resolution Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer.

  • Page 74: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Selecting the ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may make them a grainy appearance.
  • Page 75 Selecting the ISO sensitivity Press ISO settings: AUTO, 100, 200 or 400, then press The ISO value is set. To close the menu, press Take the picture. The ISO value returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( •...

  • Page 76: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    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.
  • Page 77 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Press compensation value. Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ - ] value to darken the image. Press The exposure compensation value is set and the menu is closed. Take the picture.

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Color Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the color tone (White balance) Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
  • Page 79 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.110) •...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Sharpness

    Adjusting the sharpness Use this function when you want to blur the outlines of the subject to give a softer impression, or emphasize them to give a sharper impression. Sharpness settings HARD : The outlines of the subject are strongly emphasized. Use this setting for taking pictures of buildings or text.
  • Page 81 Adjusting the sharpness Press sharpness settings: HARD, NORMAL or SOFT, then press The sharpness is set. To close the menu, press Take the picture. The sharpness setting returns to NORMAL (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” p.110) to select one of the again.

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Contrast

    Adjusting the contrast This function enables you to adjust the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Contrast settings HIGH : Light and shadow are defined more clearly and the image becomes crisper.
  • Page 83 Adjusting the contrast Press contrast settings: HIGH, NORMAL or LOW, then press The contrast is set. To close the menu, press Take the picture. The contrast setting returns to NORMAL (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( to select one of the again.

  • Page 84: Chapter 5 Playback

    Playback Chapter 5 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.

  • Page 85: Quick View (Double-Click Playback)

    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.

  • Page 86: Index Display

    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.86) Press with the lens barrier closed.

  • Page 87: Selecting The Number Of Pictures

    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. •...

  • Page 88: Slideshow

    Slideshow This function automatically displays pictures one after another, as if you are watching a slideshow. 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.

  • Page 89: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv

    Playing back still pictures Playing back pictures on a TV You can play back pictures on a TV screen with the Video cable provided. 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.

  • Page 90: Rotating Pictures

    Rotating pictures Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. In this case, you can use this function to display the picture vertically. You can turn the selected picture 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Once a picture has been rotated, it will be displayed that way every time it is played back.

  • Page 91: Playing Back Movies

    Playing back movies Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press to display the desired picture with the press The top menu is displayed. Press to select MOVIE PLAY. Press PLAYBACK, then press The movie is played back after the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks and the camera accesses the movie data.
  • Page 92 Press The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed. PLAYBACK FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the EXIT Press to select the desired operation, then press 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.

  • Page 93: Protecting Pictures (Protect)

    Protecting pictures (Protect) You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press to select the picture you want to protect.
  • Page 94 • 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. •...

  • Page 95: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures This function enables you to erase recorded pictures. This can be done either one frame at a time or to all the pictures on the card at once. • Erasure is not possible if the picture you want to erase is protected or a write-protect seal is attached to the card.

  • Page 96: All-Frame Erase

    All-frame erase Display the top menu in the playback mode. • Press with the lens barrier closed. • Press Press to select MODE MENU. Press to select the CARD tab, then press Press Press to select ALL ERASE, then press Press to select YES, then press All the pictures are erased.

  • Page 97: Editing Still Pictures

    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.

  • Page 98: Creating Sepia-Toned Pictures

    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.

  • Page 99: Resizing Pictures

    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.

  • Page 100: Trimming Pictures

    • 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.
  • Page 101 Editing still pictures Press press The screen for selecting the size of the area you want to trim is displayed. To cancel trimming, select CANCEL and press Use the arrow pad and the zoom lever to decide the position and size of the area you want to trim.
  • Page 102 Press to select OK, then press A bar is displayed showing the progress of trimming, then the camera returns to the playback mode. The trimmed picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. If you want to perform trimming again, select RESET and press and repeat the procedure from Step 7.

  • Page 103: Editing Movies

    Editing movies Creating an index 9 frames extracted from the movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as still pictures. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press picture with the press...
  • Page 104 Select the last frame of the index. As in Step 5, press back the movie until the picture that you want to be the last frame is displayed in the green frame, then press Press to select OK, then press The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, then the camera returns to the playback mode.

  • Page 105: Editing Movies

    Editing movies Editing movies This function enables you to edit a movie by erasing frames from the beginning and end of the movie that you do not want. Press with the lens barrier closed. The monitor turns on. Press movie with the press The top menu is displayed.
  • Page 106 Select the last frame of the part you want to keep. As in Step 5, press movie, and when the frame that you want as the last frame is displayed, press Press to select OK, then press If you want to select the frames again, select RESET and press the procedure from Step 5.

  • Page 107: Chapter 6 Useful Functions

    Useful functions Chapter 6 Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) You can turn the volume of the beep sound which is generated during certain camera operations or generated as a warning to OFF. Display the top menu in the shooting mode.

  • Page 108: Formatting (Card Setup)

    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.
  • Page 109 Formatting (Card setup) Formatting can also be performed 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.

  • Page 110: Viewing A Picture Immediately After Shooting (Rec View)

    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 : The picture being recorded is displayed on the monitor. This is useful for a brief check of the picture you have just taken.

  • Page 111: Saving The Settings (All Reset)

    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 the settings that can be saved, see “Functions that All Reset affects” ( All Reset settings All settings are returned to the factory default settings when the power is turned off.
  • Page 112 Functions that All Reset affects Function Monitor Shooting mode DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM OFF (1 FLASH AUTO ±0 ESP/ AUTO HQ (1984 AUTO NORMAL NORMAL Saving the settings (All Reset) Factory default setting (PROGRAM AUTO) (for still pictures) × × 1488 pixels) Ref.

  • Page 113: Displaying Shooting Information

    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.

  • Page 114: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness

    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 fully. • Press Press to select MODE MENU.

  • Page 115: File Name

    File name The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g Folder No.
  • Page 116 Press to select the SETUP tab, then press Press to select FILE NAME, then press Press to select RESET or AUTO, then press To close the menu, press The file name setting remains even when the lens barrier is closed. again.

  • Page 117: Pixel Mapping

    Pixel mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the 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.

  • Page 118: Chapter 7 Print Settings

    By storing the print reservation data on the card, the pictures can be printed easily by a DPOF-compatible photo lab 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.
  • Page 119 • 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.

  • Page 120: All-Frame Reservation

    All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can specify the desired number of prints and whether or not the date and time are to be printed. Display the top menu in the playback mode.
  • Page 121 All-frame reservation Perform each setting. Set the number of prints Press to set the desired number of prints, then press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. Set the date/time printing data Press then press...

  • Page 122: Single-Frame Reservation

    Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the frame to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Display the top menu in the playback mode. • Press with the lens barrier closed. • Press Press to select MODE MENU.
  • Page 123 Single-frame reservation Press appropriate item. MORE SINGLE PRINT : Sets single-frame print. CANCEL Press of prints), (trimming), then press Perform each setting. Set the number of prints Press to set the desired number of prints, then press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data and/or to trim the pictures, press to return to Step 8.
  • Page 124 Set the date/time printing data Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the pictures are printed with the shooting time.

  • Page 125: Trimming

    Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Press reservation screen to select (trimming) and press “Single-frame reservation” ( Press press If trimming has already been performed, screen appears. Press to select RESET, then press : Saves the current trimming : Sets a new trimming size.
  • Page 126 Press The trimmed area is displayed for one second. Press to select OK, then press A bar is displayed showing the progress of trimming, then the camera returns to the single-frame reservation screen. If you want to perform trimming again, select RESET and press the procedure from Step 3.

  • Page 127: Resetting The Print Reservation Data

    Resetting the print reservation data This function allows you to reset all the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. Display the top menu in the playback mode. • Press with the lens barrier closed. • Press Press to select MODE MENU.

  • Page 128: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Error codes Monitor Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD Cannot record, play back or erase pictures on this card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRItE - PROtECt There is no empty space on the card, so no more pictures can be taken.
  • Page 129 Error codes The card is not formatted. Format the card. CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt SELECt...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If an operation does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. The batteries are Reload the batteries correctly.
  • Page 131 Troubleshooting The batteries ran out of power during shooting or while the images were being written to the card. (Only the battery check indicator blinks.) The memory gauge is full. A write-protect seal is attached to the card. There is a problem with the card.
  • Page 132 Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor. Possible cause Corrective action The power is off. Close the lens barrier, then press monitor on. The camera is in the Press shooting mode. and then press mode. There are no pictures NO PICTURE appears on the monitor.

  • Page 133: If The Image Quality Is Poor

    Troubleshooting If the image quality is poor The picture is too bright. Possible cause The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. The subject was excessively illuminated. The picture is too dark. Possible cause The flash was blocked by a finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash.
  • Page 134 The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause Corrective action The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers blocked by a finger or and the strap away from the lens. the strap. The subject was too Check the actual picture area by using the close.

  • Page 135: List Of Menus

    List of menus Shooting mode menus (PROGRAM AUTO/PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE - Top menu MODE MENU ESP/ *PANORAMA cannot be selected in Self-Portrait mode. PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE/NIGHT SCENE/ SELF PORTRAIT) Item CAMERA DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA* 2 IN 1 PICTURE CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING...
  • Page 136 Shooting mode menus (MOVIE) Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA PICTURE CARD SETUP ESP/ Item Setting AUTO/100/200/400 DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF AUTO/ CARD SETUP YES/NO ALL RESET ON/OFF ON/OFF REC VIEW ON/OFF FILE NAME RESET/AUTO PIXEL MAPPING ESP/ HQ/SQ -2.0/-1.5/-1.0/-0.5/±0/+0.5/ +1.0/+1.5/+2.0 List of menus Ref.
  • Page 137 List of menus Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu MODE MENU INFO ERASE Item PLAY EDIT BLACK & WHITE SEPIA CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET Setting Ref. Page ON/OFF 0°/+90°/-90° p.119 BLACK & WHITE/CANCEL SEPIA/CANCEL 640×480/320×240/CANCEL /CANCEL ERASE/ FORMAT p.95,107 ON/OFF p.110...
  • Page 138 Playback mode menus (Movie) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO ERASE Item Setting ON/OFF CARD SETUP ERASE/ ALL RESET ON/OFF ON/OFF 4/9/16 MOVIE PLAYBACK PLAYBACK/FRAME BY FRAME/EXIT INDEX OK/RESET/CANCEL EDIT OK/RESET/CANCEL YES/NO List of menus Ref. Page p.92 FORMAT p.95,107 p.110...

  • Page 139: List Of Factory Default Settings

    List of factory default settings Shooting mode Flash mode Self-timer Shooting mode Zoom Monitor Metering (ESP/ Record Mode ( Exposure compensation ( Sequential shooting (DRIVE) ISO sensitivity Digital zoom Panorama shooting 2 in 1 picture White balance (WB) Sharpness ( Contrast ( TIFF mode SQ mode...

  • Page 140: List Of Items By Shooting Mode

    List of items by shooting mode Shooting mode Item Optical zoom Virtual dial ESP/ DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME TIFF, SHQ, 3:2, cannot be selected in Movie mode. PANORAMA cannot be selected in Self-Portrait mode. W (Wide) fixed –...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    3,000,000 pixels 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 pixels (gross) Olympus lens 5.8 - 16.2 mm, f 2.9 - 4.4, 8 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 36 mm to 100 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Digital ESP metering, Spot metering W : f 2.9, 5.6...
  • Page 142 Outer connector DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini - B), VIDEO OUT jack Automatic calendar Up to 2099 system Operating environment Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 30% to 90% (operation) 10% to 90% (storage) Power supply Four AA (R6) alkaline batteries, lithium batteries,...

  • Page 143: Index

    Index ..... . . 45 3:2 ......68 AC adapter .
  • Page 144 LANDSCAPE....38 LANDSCAPE - PORTRAIT ..38 Lens......8 Lens barrier .
  • Page 145 Index TIFF ..... . . 68 Top menu ....27 Trimming .

  • Page 146: Technical Support (Usa)

    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.

  • Page 147: Digital Camera

    How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
  • Page 148 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.

  • Page 149: Index

    INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
  • Page 150 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...
  • Page 151 • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.

  • Page 152: Identifying The Os

    Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
  • Page 153 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
  • Page 154 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).

  • Page 155: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)

    ( 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”.
  • Page 156 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 157: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
  • Page 158 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.
  • Page 159 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.

  • Page 160: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera

    There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another “Removable Disk”. If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly.

  • Page 161: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed

    Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
  • Page 162 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...

  • Page 163: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or...

  • Page 164: Folder Name

    Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number •...
  • Page 165 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.

  • Page 166: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the 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.
  • Page 167 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.
  • Page 168 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”.
  • Page 169 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ... 24 Downloading images to your computer... 26...
  • Page 170 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.
  • Page 171 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.
  • Page 172 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
  • Page 173 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. •...
  • Page 174 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
  • Page 175 Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
  • Page 176 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 not blinking.
  • Page 177 • 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.
  • Page 178 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.

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