Page 1 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 2 For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-40ZOOM/D-40ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 3: Major Features
Major features Stores your pictures on SmartMedia (card). ENLARGE SIZE setting Lets you make clear, good- quality prints in larger sizes such as A3 (11" x 14"), etc. Exposure modes to suit various applications. : Full-auto : Portrait : Landscape-Portrait : Landscape-Scene : Night Scene : Self-Portrait...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Names of parts ...10 Camera 10 Viewfinder indications 12 Control panel indications 13 Monitor indications — Shooting information 15 Monitor indications — Playback information 19 Still picture playback information 19 Movie playback information 20 How to use this manual ...21 Getting started Attaching the strap ...24...
Page 5 C o n t e n t s Using the menus What are the menus? ...44 Menu basics ...44 Top menu ...45 MODE MENU...46 Using tabs ...47 Selecting, setting, and saving functions ...48 Example of how to set a function ...49 MODE MENU functions (shooting) ...50 MODE MENU functions (playback)...53 Shortcut menu...55...
Page 6 C o n t e n t s Recording movies Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ...82 Digital zoom 82 Flash shooting ...84 Auto-flash 84 Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Flash off Slow Synchronization SLOW1 SLOW2 Using the Slow Synchronization flash 86 Using the flash 87 Flash intensity control 89 Advanced shooting...
Page 7 C o n t e n t s Adjusting image quality and exposure Record mode ...105 Selecting record modes 105 ENLARGE SIZE 109 ISO sensitivity ...110 Exposure compensation ...111 White balance ...112 AUTO (auto white balance) 112 PRESET (preset white balance) 112 (One-Touch white balance) 112 White balance adjustment 114 Sharpness...115...
Page 8 C o n t e n t s Erasing pictures ...134 Single-frame erase 134 All-frame erase 135 Formatting cards ...136 Playback on a TV ...137 Picture rotation 138 Useful functions MY MODE SETUP ...140 Shortcut ...143 Setting the shortcut menu 144 Using the shortcut menu 145 All reset ...146 Beep ...148...
Page 9 C o n t e n t s Transferring pictures to a computer Transferring images to a computer ...169 Identifying the OS 171 Connecting the camera to a computer 173 Confirming the computer recognizes the camera 174 Downloading image files 175 Disconnecting the USB cable ...179 Downloading directly from a card ...181 Using optional accessories...
Page 10: Names Of Parts
Camera Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 82) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( (P. 128, 129) Shutter button (P. 68) Flash (P. 87) Self-timer/ Remote control lamp (P. 93, 94) Lens barrier (P. 30) Lens Battery compartment cover (P. 25) Battery compartment lock (P.
Page 11 Camera (Cont.) Macro/Spot button ( Protect button ( ) (P. 133) Rotation button (P. 134) Remote control receiver (P. 94) Flash mode button ( ) (P. 84) Erase button ( Viewfinder (P. 12) Monitor (P. 15 – 20) Monitor button ) (P.
Page 12: Viewfinder Indications
Viewfinder indications Orange lamp (P. 75, 80, 87, 88) ● In some situations, this lamp lights up when you press the shutter button halfway. This indicates that the flash will then fire when the picture is taken. ● Lights during movie recording. ●...
Page 13: Control Panel Indications
Control panel indications Flash intensity control (P. 89) ● Displayed when the amount of the light emitted by the flash is adjusted. Spot metering mode (P. 91) ● Displayed when the Spot metering mode is set. Self-timer (P. 93) ● Displayed when the self-timer is activated. Sequential shooting (P.
Page 14 Control panel indications (Cont.) Flash mode (P. 84 – 86) ● Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the mode) button. No indication: Auto-flash : Fill-in flash : Off (flash override) Auto-bracket (P. 97) ● Displayed when the drive mode is set to the Auto-bracket mode. Exposure compensation (P.
Page 15: Monitor Indications - Shooting Information
Monitor indications — Shooting information The indications vary depending on the shooting mode. The information below is always displayed in the shooting mode. Shooting mode (P. 61– 64) ● Displays the shooting mode. : Full-auto mode, mode, : Landscape-Scene mode, Portrait mode, P: Program mode, A: Aperture priority mode, S: Shutter priority mode, M: Manual mode, Aperture value (P.
Page 16 Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.) Number of storable still pictures (P. 75, 106) ● Displays the number of still pictures you can shoot. Seconds remaining ( ● Displays available movie recording time. Manual Focus (P. 73) ● Displayed when locking focus using the Manual focus function. Memory gauge (P.
Page 17 Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.) Drive mode (P. 96) ● Displayed when the drive mode is set on the menus. : Single-frame shooting : AF Sequential shooting BKT : Auto-bracket White balance (P. 112) ● Displayed when WB is set on the menus. No indication: AUTO : Tungsten light : One touch white balance...
Page 18 Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.) Flash mode (P. 84 – 86) ● Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the mode) button. No indication: Auto-flash : Fill-in flash SLOW1/ SLOW2/ : Off (flash override) Spot metering/Macro mode (P. 91, 92) ●...
Page 19: Monitor Indications - Playback Information
Monitor indications — Playback information INFO setting on the Menu allows you to select how much information to display (P. 127). Still picture playback information ’01.12.23. 21:56 When INFO is set to OFF Battery check ● The battery check indication changes as follows: Fully Low power...
Page 20: Movie Playback Information
Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.) Movie playback information When INFO is set to OFF Battery check Movie mark (P. 119) Sound record ● Displayed when sound is recorded. Protect (P. 133) ● Displayed when the picture is protected. Frame number Date ●...
Page 21: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when operating the camera. If a button is shown in black, press it as part of the step. Shooting mode setting —...
Page 22 How to use this manual (Cont.) Before using the following function, set the mode dial to any of the positions shown. Beep You can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings to OFF, LOW or HIGH. The factory default setting is LOW, but you can turn the beep completely off if you don't want it.
Page 23: Getting Started
Chapter Getting started Before using the camera, you should follow the steps outlined in this chapter.
Page 24: Attaching The Strap
● Attach the strap correctly as shown 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 25: Loading The Batteries
Loading the batteries This camera uses a CR-V3 lithium battery pack or 2 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important: ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. ● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off ONLY from the terminals.
Page 26: Battery Check
Loading the batteries (Cont.) Battery check If remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the control panel changes as follows while the camera is turned on or while the camera is used. Lights. Remaining power Remaining power level: level: high low.
Page 27 The CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be charged. Rechargeable batteries Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. The 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 28: Card Basics
2MB) ● 2 MB cards cannot be used. ● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as 3 V (3.3 V)) or a card that was formatted on another device (such as PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera (P. 32, 136).
Page 29: Inserting/Ejecting The Card
Card basics (Cont.) Inserting/ejecting the card Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the lens barrier is closed and the monitor if turned off). Open the card cover. Card cover Inserting the card Insert the card all the way with the contact area facing towards the lens side so that the label’s edge is aligned with the guideline ( on the camera.
Page 30: Power On/Off
Power on/off Shooting mode Set the mode dial to the desired position. Open the lens barrier. ● The camera turns on and the lens extends. ● Startup image is displayed on the monitor. ● If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open.
Page 31: Monitor Appearance And Sound
Power on/off (Cont.) ● If the camera stops working T To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the Sleep mode after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the zoom lever or mode dial, etc. Sleep time interval can be set in the P, A/S/M and ●...
Page 32: Card Check
Power on/off (Cont.) Card check When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Control panel Card error mark Monitor There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert a card. If a card There is a problem with the card.
Page 33: Date/Time Setting
Date/time setting It is possible to set the date/time of the built-in clock. Since the date/time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. Open the lens barrier to turn on the camera and enter the shooting mode. í...
Page 34 Date/time setting (Cont.) When is selected in green on Ññ the screen, press the date format. ● Select any one of the following formats: DMY (Day/Month/Year) MDY (Month/Day/Year) YMD (Year/Month/Day) ● This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 35 Date/time setting (Cont.) Press ● The camera returns to the menu screen. ● If is pressed again, the menu will disappear. ● For a more accurate setting, don't press until the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button. ●...
Page 36: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Correct Horizontal grip Vertical grip Flash Lens Do not hold this part of the lens.
Page 37: Quick-Start Guide
Chapter Quick-start guide Explains the simplest shooting and playback methods. This Quick-start guide has been designed for those who want to become familiar with the camera in a very short time. Before using the camera, be sure to follow the steps explained in chapter 1.
Page 38: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures Set the mode dial to open the lens barrier. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Card access lamp To focus on the subject, press the shutter button halfway, slowly and gently. ● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lights To start shooting, press the shutter button gently all the way (fully).
Page 39: Recording Movies
Recording movies Viewfinder Green lamp Point the camera towards the subject and compose the picture while viewing through the monitor. Press the shutter button halfway. ● The green lamp on the viewfinder lights up. Press the shutter button all the way to start recording.
Page 40: Viewing Still Pictures - Using Quick View
Viewing still pictures — Using Quick View Press the (monitor) button twice quickly. ● The monitor turns on and recorded appears. To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. ● The monitor turns off. Shoot pictures using the viewfinder. ●...
Page 41: Playing Back Movies - Using Quick View
Playing back movies — Using Quick View Display the movie frame (picture with T See steps 1 and 2 on page 40. Press to display menu. Press to start Playback. ● When playback finishes, the screen returns to the beginning of the movie. ●...
Page 42: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Display the picture you want to erase. T See steps 1 and 2 on page 40. Press the ERASE SELECT When the ERASE screen Ñ appears, press to select YES. ● To cancel erasure, press ñ on the arrow pad to select NO, and press or the button.
Page 43: Using The Menus
Chapter Using the Menus This chapter explains what the camera's menus are and how they work. Some functions on this camera are only available by using the menus.
Page 44: What Are The Menus
What Are the Menus? When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, what appears on the monitor is generally called "the menu". The menus can be operated using functions on this camera are accessed using the menu. Familiarizing yourself with these functions will help you take better photographs.
Page 45: Top Menu
Top Menu When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is called the top menu. The contents of this menu change depending on the mode (see the diagram below). On the top menu, two types of menus are available: MODE MENU (P.
Page 46: Mode Menu
MODE MENU To enter MODE MENU, press depend on the mode. MODE MENU functions are divided into 4 tabs (CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, SETUP). In the mode, the PICTURE tab is not available. See "Using Tabs" on the next page. P top menu MODE MENU Tabs í...
Page 47: Using Tabs
Using Tabs When MODE MENU is selected, a screen appears with 4 tabs on the left. Ññ to select a tab. P top menu MODE MENU CAM: CAMERA Functions for shooting: selecting drive modes, using digital zoom, etc. PIC: PICTURE Functions for adjusting images: selecting record modes, adjusting white balance, etc.
Page 48: Selecting, Setting, And Saving Functions
Selecting, Setting, and Saving Functions After choosing a tab, you can select and set its functions. Pressing tab displays the functions contained in it. Select the desired function using Ññ í and press CAMERA tab DRIVE AUTO P/A/S/M PICTURE tab AUTO AUTO BLUE...
Page 49: Example Of How To Set A Function
Example of How to Set a Function Follow the steps below to set one function in MODE MENU. In this example, you will set (beep sound) to OFF when the mode dial is set to P. Set the mode dial to P and press to display the top menu.
Page 50: Mode Menu Functions (Shooting)
MODE MENU Functions (Shooting) ~P. 93 – 95 Sets self-timer shooting or remote control shooting. ~P. 96, 97 DRIVE Changes the drive modes, or sets autobracketing. ~P. 110 Selects ISO sensitivity (based on normal camera film) from AUTO/100/200/400. ~P. 65 – 68 P/A/S/M When the mode dial is set to A/S/M: Exposure mode can be selected from A (Aperture priority auto), S (Shutter priority auto), or...
Page 51 MODE MENU Functions (Shooting) (Cont.) PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand SmartMedia cards. To connect pictures into a single panoramic image, CAMEDIA Master software is required. FUNCTION Lets you shoot pictures in black & white or sepia tone.
Page 52 MODE MENU Functions (Shooting) (Cont.) ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. ~P. 148 Sets the beep sound (used for warnings. etc.) to OFF/LOW/HIGH. SHUTTER SOUND Sets the type of shutter sound effect and the volume. PW ON SETUP Sets the picture displayed on the monitor and the sound output when the power is turned on.
Page 53: Mode Menu Functions (Playback)
MODE MENU Functions (Shooting) (Cont.) ~P. 79 Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. ~P. 33 – 35 Sets the date and time. ~P. 157 m/ft Sets the measurement units (m/ft) used during manual focus. SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently-used functions as shortcut menus on the top menu.
Page 54 MODE MENU Functions (Playback) (Cont.) ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. VOLUME Sets playback sound volume, as well as the volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and PW OFF SETUP. ~P.
Page 55: Shortcut Menu
Shortcut Menu Shortcut menus are the menus that appear in the top menu together with the MODE MENU (the top menu is the first menu that appears when pressed). Putting them on the top menu allows instant access to them. Different shortcut menus are included in MODE MENU depending on the mode.
Page 56: Modes & Shortcut Menus
Modes & Shortcut Menus The diagram below describes the shortcut menus that are available with each mode. The shortcut menus are the menus other than MODE MENU on the top menu. Date/time setting Sets the date/time. Record mode Sets the record mode. Card format Formats the card.
Page 57 Modes & Shortcut Menus (Cont.) Slide-show Runs through all saved pictures one after another. Information display Changes the amount of shooting information displayed on the monitor. Print reserve Stores printing information required for DPOF printers. Movie playback Plays back movies. You can also edit the movies or make indexes of still-shots from them.
Page 58: Modes & Factory Default Settings
Modes & Factory Default Settings Mode Function DRIVE P/A/S/M SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF (still pictures) (movies) FUNCTION – (single frame shooting) – When BKT is selected: 1.0/x3 :AUTO – A/S/M:100 P: — A/S/M: A (selected – from A, S or M) : P (selected from P, A, S or M) –...
Page 59 Modes & Factory Default Settings (Cont.) Mode Function SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION ALL RESET SHUTTER SOUND PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP FILE NAME m/ft SHORT CUT VOLUME INFO ● When “—” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is not available in that mode or cannot be set in that mode.
Page 60: Shooting Basics
Chapter Shooting basics This chapter explains the basics of taking good pictures with your camera. You should read it through in order to make the most of the information provided. Before using the camera, also be sure to read "How to use this manual" and "Getting started", chapter 1.
Page 61: Shooting Mode Setting - Mode Dial
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial Set the mode dial to any of the following positions and open the lens barrier. Shooting mode: ● The camera turns on and the lens automatically extends. ● When the camera mode is set to A/S/M, the monitor turns on automatically.
Page 62 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Night Scene shooting Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in the will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps appearing.
Page 63 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) A (Aperture priority shooting) Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F value), you will force the camera to focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.
Page 64 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) My Mode Allows you to take still pictures. Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP (in the menu’s SETUP). Customized settings are activated when the power is turned on in the value, zoom position, etc.
Page 65: Aperture Setting - Aperture Priority Shooting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A. To increase the aperture value (F Ñ value), press If the aperture value is displayed in red The aperture you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 66: Shutter Speed Setting - Shutter Priority Shooting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S. To set the shutter speed faster, press Ñ If the shutter speed is shown in red The shutter speed you have set is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 67: Aperture & Shutter Speed Setting - Manual Shooting
Shooting mode setting Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) — Mode dial (Cont.) Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M. To set the shutter speed faster, press To increase the aperture value (F value), press É...
Page 68: Using My Mode
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Using My Mode The shooting mode you selected with the menus in the activated. You can also save the shooting mode or function settings you are currently using in the camera will activate these stored settings. T MY MODE SETUP (P. 140) In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T Select a mode.
Page 69: Focusing
How to use the shutter button (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way. ● Shooting starts and the green lamp blinks. ● mode: The camera starts storing your pictures on the card. While pictures are being stored, the card access lamp blinks.
Page 70: When Auto Focus Does Not Work - Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
Focusing (Cont.) When Auto focus does not work — Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run into problems, try the procedure below or switch to Manual focus (P. 73). Conditions Auto focus may not work properly.
Page 71: Focus Lock - Focusing On Subjects That Are Not In The Center Of The Frame
Focusing (Cont.) Focusing (Cont.) Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame If the subject of your composition is not within the AF target mark and focusing is not possible (as illustrated to the right), try the following: Position the AF target mark over the subject.
Page 72: Fulltime Af - Continuous Focusing On Moving Subjects
Focusing (Cont.) FULLTIME AF — Continuous focusing on moving subjects FULLTIME AF keeps the image on the monitor in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. This function reduces focusing time. When OFF is selected, images cannot be focused unless the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 73: Manual Focus
Focusing (Cont.) Manual focus If Auto focus is unable to lock, use manual focus. Hold down for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press í to select MF. Ññ Press to select the focus distance. ●...
Page 74 Focusing (Cont.) To return to the AF mode, press select AF, then press ● How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times T The MF can be locked at the same length as when you perform focus lock.
Page 75: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you composed while viewing through the viewfinder. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Place the subject on the AF target mark.
Page 76 Taking still pictures (Cont.) ● How to zoom in on a subject or shoot a wider picture (zoom-out) T To zoom in on a subject, press the zoom lever towards T. To shoot a wider picture, press the zoom lever towards W (P. 82). ●...
Page 77: Taking Still Pictures While Using The Monitor
Taking still pictures (Cont.) ● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. ● Recorded pictures will be saved in the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed.
Page 78 Taking still pictures (Cont.) Press the (monitor) button to turn on the monitor. ● In the A/S/M or mode, the monitor turns on automatically. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the monitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark. Press the shutter button halfway.
Page 79 Taking still pictures (Cont.) If you take pictures continuously, the indication changes as shown below. The memory gauge lets you know if another shot is possible. Before One picture shooting/No taken picture taken ● The monitor does not turn on. T If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off.
Page 80: Recording Movies
Recording movies Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the monitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark. Press the shutter button halfway. ● When focus and exposure (brightness) are locked, the green lamp lights. Press the shutter button all the way. ●...
Page 81 Recording movies (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording. ● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing the movie on the card. You cannot record another movie as long as the card access lamp is blinking.
Page 82: Zoom - Telephoto/Wide-Angle Shooting
Recording movies (Cont.) ● In the mode, the default setting for you can use the optical zoom unless optical zoom is not available. However, if DIGITAL ZOOM is set to ON, the digital zoom is available. Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 2.8x magnification (optical zoom limit).
Page 83 Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.) Press the zoom lever towards T. ● The monitor turns on. ● If the monitor turns off, the digital zoom returns to 1x. Zoom area Indicates digital zoom Indicates optical zoom Digital zoom ON Factory default setting: OFF ●...
Page 84: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control (P. 89). The flash modes are as follows: Auto-flash Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
Page 85: Flash Off
Flash shooting (Cont.) Flash off The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. ●...
Page 86: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash
Flash shooting (Cont.) SLOW2: 2nd curtain (rear curtain) In contrast to 1st curtain, 2nd curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the taillights streaming backwards.
Page 87: Using The Flash
Flash shooting (Cont.) Using the flash Press the (flash mode) button repeatedly until the desired flash mode indication appears. ● The flash mode changes as follows (if all modes are available): Auto-flash (no indication) Slow synchronization flash Press the shutter button halfway. ●...
Page 88 Flash shooting (Cont.) Modes & Flash mode Mode * Depending on the shooting mode selected. ● If the flash dose not fire T Flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a bright subject, in the movie record mode, during Sequential shooting ( , BKT) (P.
Page 89: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting (Cont.) Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T Ñ...
Page 90: Advanced Shooting
Chapter Advanced shooting Advanced shooting methods such as metering modes and special effects let you take more creative pictures.
Page 91: Spot Metering - Selecting The Metering Area
Spot metering — Selecting the metering area There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering. Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the subject and the area around it. Spot metering: Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target mark.
Page 92: Macro Mode Setting - Taking Close-Up Pictures
Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures Usually focusing is slow when you get as close as 0.1 m - 0.8 m (0.3 ft - 2.6 ft) to the subject. However, in the (macro) mode allows you to shoot close to the subject (within 0.1 m - 0.8 m (0.3 ft - 2.6 ft)).
Page 93: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-Timer Shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where the shooter wants to be included in the photograph. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera. : In the top menu, select P A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T Press the shutter button fully to start self-timer shooting.
Page 94: Remote Control Shooting
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it. If you want to release the shutter without touching the camera (when shooting pictures in the evening or at night, etc.), you can use the remote control instead of the camera’s shutter button.
Page 95 Remote control shooting (Cont.) Press the shutter button on the remote control. ● The camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for about 3 seconds before taking the picture. Factory default setting: OFF ● If the camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control.
Page 96: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 3 Sequential shooting modes: Sequential shooting Sequential shooting Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Drive mode Single-frame shooting button is pressed all the way. (normal shooting) Sequential shooting T See below. AF Sequential shooting shooting T See below.
Page 97: Auto Bracketing - Shooting Pictures Sequentially With A Different Exposure For Each Frame
Sequential shooting (Cont.) Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When Auto bracket is set, exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting.
Page 98 Sequential shooting (Cont.) Take pictures. ● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button. Modes & Drive mode Mode All modes (BKT: Only in P/A/S) ●...
Page 99: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released. Total possible recording time per shot is approximately 4 seconds. When this function is on, sound is recorded every time you take a picture.
Page 100: Recording Sound With Movies
Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. When zoom during shooting is not available. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T Shoot. Factory default setting: OFF ● During playback, sound is output from the speaker (P.
Page 101: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand SmartMedia cards. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using the provided CAMEDIA Master software.
Page 102 ● Frames on the edges of the screen disappear, and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. ● During panorama shooting, the flash is disabled. ● The Panorama mode is only available with the OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. ● The camera itself cannot edit panorama pictures. To connect each picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary.
Page 103: Function - Taking Black & White Or Sepia-Toned Pictures
FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures Lets you add special effect to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK&WHITE : Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA : Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD : Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on white backgrounds emphasized to make them easier to read.
Page 104: Adjusting Image Quality And Exposure
Chapter Adjusting image quality and exposure...
Page 105: Record Mode
Record Mode Selecting Record Modes Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions, compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 106. The numbers in the table are approximate.
Page 106: Still Picture Record Modes
Record Mode (Cont.) Still Picture Record Modes Record Resolution mode 2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200 TIFF 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 2288x1712 3200x2400 ENLARGE SIZE 2816x2112 (P. 109) 2560x1920 2272x1704 3200x2400 ENLARGE SIZE 2816x2112 (P. 109) 2560x1920 HIGH 2048x1536 NORMAL HIGH 1600x1200 NORMAL HIGH 1280x960 NORMAL HIGH...
Page 107 Record Mode (Cont.) In the top menu, select ● Resolution cannot be selected in these record modes. SQ1: 1280 x 960 NORMAL, SQ2: 640 x 480 NORMAL P A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENUTPICTURET í then press : Select in the top menu.
Page 108 Record Mode (Cont.) Press to save the setting. ● The screen returns to the record mode setting screen. ● The record mode you set is displayed on the control panel. ● If SHQ or HQ is set to ENLARGE SIZE, the corresponding indication blinks.
Page 109: Enlarge Size
Record Mode (Cont.) ● SmartMedia memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. ● The number of storable images differs depending on the Record mode, the card’s memory size, the Preset print or the Sound recording. ● Areas using PAL (P.199) T If movie pictures are shot with the video cable connected, their maximum recording time may be different from the table on page 106.
Page 110: Iso Sensitivity
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 produce more “noise” in the resulting images. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T ISO. There are 4 choices of ISO: AUTO, 100, 200, or 400.
Page 111: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust between +/–2.0 in 1/2 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor.
Page 112: White Balance
White Balance Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor 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 color. : In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T WB, P A/S/M then select the best WB (AUTO, PRESET,...
Page 113 White Balance (Cont.) Select as shown on the previous page. ● The ONE TOUCH WB screen appears. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper. ● Position the paper so that it fills the screen entirely. Be sure there is no shadow or background showing around the paper.
Page 114: White Balance Adjustment
White Balance (Cont.) White Balance Adjustment This function allows you to make fine changes to the white balance. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T . Press The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. The color becomes bluer each time you press Ñ...
Page 115: Sharpness
Sharpness This function adjusts the sharpness of images. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SHARPNESS. í. Press Sharpness can be adjusted between +5 and –5 using The outlines of images are more emphasized, and the images themselves look more vivid, making this ideal for printing.
Page 116: Contrast
Contrast This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T CONTRAST. Press í.
Page 117: Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise that appears on images during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 118: Playback
Chapter Playback This chapter explains how to play back still pictures or movies, and how to use the various functions available during playback.
Page 119: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Still Pictures Single-Frame Playback Plays back one picture. Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed. ● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. ● The mark is attached to pictures from movies.
Page 120: Slide-Show
Slide-Show This function displays pictures from the card one after another, as if you are watching a slide-show. Sound is also played back if it is attached to a picture. Movies are played back like still pictures, starting from the first frame. Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed to display a still...
Page 121: Playing Back Movies - Movie Play
Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY This function lets you play back or edit movies. Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed, and use the arrow pad to select a picture with Press to display the top menu. Ñ...
Page 122: Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. Follow steps 1-3 on page 121. Ññ Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAY screen. Press to start playback. ● When movie playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie.
Page 123: Index
Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) INDEX Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be saved on the card as still pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode as movies (see below). Record mode when the movie is shot Follow steps 1-3 on page 121.
Page 124 Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Select the last frame of the index using the arrow pad (See step 3). Press ● INDEX screen appears. INDEX screen INDEX INDEX RESET CANCEL CANCEL Press Ññ to select items. Press to run your choice. ●...
Page 125: Edit
Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) EDIT This function allows you to edit movies by erasing parts you do not want. Follow steps 1-3 on page 121. Ññ Press to select EDIT on the MOVIE PLAY screen. ● The first-frame selection screen appears. ●...
Page 126 Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Press ● EDIT screen appears. EDIT screen EDIT EDIT RESET CANCEL CANCEL EDIT NEW FILE OVER OVERWRITE WRITE CANCEL SELECT Ññ Press to select items. Press to run your choice. ● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press É...
Page 127: Displaying Shooting Information
Displaying Shooting Information This function lets you select how much shooting information is on the monitor in the playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 19 and 20.
Page 128: Close-Up Playback
Close-up Playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. With the arrow pad, select the picture you want to enlarge. ●...
Page 129: Index Display
Index Display This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, or 16 (see the next page). In the single-frame playback mode (P.
Page 130: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index Display (Cont.) ● How to view a full-size picture from the index T Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom lever toward T. Selecting the Number of Pictures This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T Choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or 16) and press...
Page 131: Ajusting Playback Sound Volume
Ajusting playback sound volume During playback, you can adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker, as well as the volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and PW OFF SETUP. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T VOLUME. Press í...
Page 132: Adding Sound
Adding Sound During playback, you can add sound to still pictures and change sound that has already been recorded. Adding sound takes approx. 4 seconds per picture. Select a still picture to add sound to by using the arrow pad. ●...
Page 133: Protect
Protect Pressing the button in the playback mode protects pictures from being erased accidentally. Display the picture you want to protect by using the arrow pad. Press . The picture is now protected. ● To cancel protection, press ● Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the erase) function, but they can be deleted with the function.
Page 134: Erasing Pictures
Erasing Pictures Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at a time or to all the pictures in the card. ● It is not possible to erase protected pictures or pictures stored on a card that has a write-protect seal.
Page 135: All-Frame Erase
Erasing Pictures (Cont.) All-Frame Erase This function erases all still pictures and movies in the card, except protected ones (P. 133). In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP T ALL ERASE. Press ● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed. Ñ...
Page 136: Formatting Cards
Cards can be formatted. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended. If you are going to use non- OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera before use. Cards can be formatted in all modes.
Page 137: Playback On A Tv
Playback on a TV With the provided AV cable, recorded images and sound can be played back on a TV. Make sure that the TV and camera power are off . Connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable. Press the (monitor) button to turn on the camera and turn on the TV.
Page 138: Picture Rotation
Playback on a TV (Cont.) Picture Rotation There may be times when you want to rotate a picture. For example, pictures taken with the camera held vertically are also oriented vertically (i.e. longer vertically than horizontally). With picture rotation, you can turn them horizontally, 90 degrees clockwise, or counter-clockwise.
Page 139: Useful Functions
Chapter Useful Functions This chapter explains various useful camera functions. Also see “Using the Menu” in Chapter 3.
Page 140: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the mode dial is set to , the customized settings are activated. When the camera is in the P or A/S/M mode, you can also save some of the settings you are using in MY MODE SETUP.
Page 141 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Set CUSTOM on the CUSTOM screen. Press functions you want, then press Select the setting within the function by using ● Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to change other functions. Ex: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen. CUSTOM screen CUSTOM CUSTOM...
Page 142 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Available Items and Factory Default Settings Factory default Setting FNo (P. 65) SHUTTER (P. 66) (P. 111) ZOOM * FLASH MODE (P. 87) (P. 91) AF/MF (P. 73) (P. 93, 94) DRIVE (P. 96) ISO (P. 110) P/A/S/M (P.
Page 143: Shortcut
Shortcut Functions on the top menu other than MODE MENU can be replaced with those listed in the table below. This is useful when you want to quickly go to frequently-used functions. Available Menu Items Items (P. 93, 94) DRIVE (P. 96) ISO (P.
Page 144: Setting The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Setting the Shortcut Menu Assign settings to the A, B and C positions on the top menu. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press ● The SHORT CUT screen appears. ● The A, B, and C positions on the monitor are the same as top, left, and bottom on the top menu.
Page 145: Using The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Using the Shortcut Menu Press to display the top menu. ● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu. Press the arrow pad according to the arrow (˙ß¥) shown next to each item. ● The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen of that item. Ex: When DIGITAL ZOOM is set to the A shortcut.
Page 146: All Reset
All Reset This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current settings. OFF: The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved. ON: All settings are returned to the factory default settings. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on P. 147. The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes.
Page 147 All Reset (Cont.) Items that All Reset affects Factory default Setting FNo (P. 65) SHUTTER (P. 66) (P. 111) LCD * ZOOM FLASH MODE (P. 87) (P. 91) AF/MF (P. 73) (P. 93, 94) DRIVE (P. 96) ISO (P. 110) P/A/S/M (P.
Page 148: Beep
Beep You can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings to OFF, LOW or HIGH. The factory default setting is LOW, but you can turn the beep completely off if you don't want it. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T BEEP T OFF, LOW or HIGH.
Page 149: Shutter Sound Effect
Shutter sound effect It is possible to select the type of shutter sound effect and the shutter sound volume. Sound volume cannot be set unless a shutter sound effect type is selected. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SHUTTER í...
Page 150: Power On/Off Display Setting
Power on/off display setting You can select a picture and/or sound to display/output when the power is turned on/off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on/off (P. 151). To select the already registered picture, select “2”...
Page 151: Screen Setup
Screen setup You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on/off. For more information on this function, refer to “Power on/off display setting” (P. 150). Play back a picture. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SCREEN SETUP. í...
Page 152: Rec View
Rec View You can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitor during shooting. The image being recorded onto the card is displayed on the monitor. This is useful for a brief check of images you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway at any time displays the image the camera is currently aimed at.
Page 153: Sleep Timer
Sleep timer The camera automatically enters the power saving mode if the time you have set has passed with no operations being performed. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SLEEP, then select a setting from the following: 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN or 10MIN Factory default setting: 3MIN ●...
Page 154: 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. ● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO.
Page 155 File name (Cont.) In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T FILE NAME. Select RESET or AUTO, then press Factory default setting: RESET ● When the File No. reaches 9999... The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, for example, from No.
Page 156: Pixel Mapping
Pixel Mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check a CCD and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
Page 157: Measurement Units: M/Ft (Meters/Feet)
Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet) Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. (P. 73) At close ranges, the camera replaces meters/feet with centimeters/inches. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T m/ft T m or ft. Factory default setting: m...
Page 158: Print Setting
Chapter Print setting Print reserve prepares pictures you have taken with the camera for printing at a photo lab or on your printer.
Page 159: How To Print Pictures
DPOF- compatible printing service labs or 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 with Print Reserve data into the printer, printing is possible without using a computer.
Page 160 (index-display mode), it is possible to confirm the print reserve status. ● 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.
Page 161: All-Frame Print Reserve
All-frame Print Reserve Play back a still picture. Press ● You cannot enter ñ Press to select PRINT ORDER in the top menu. ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP KEEP EXIT...
Page 162: Single-Frame Print Reserve
Single-frame print reserve Play back a still picture. Press ● You cannot enter ñ Press to select PRINT ORDER in the top menu. ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP KEEP EXIT...
Page 163 Single-frame print reserve (Cont.) In the screen, set (trimming). When setting is complete, press ● A picture is played back. Select DATE EXIT EXIT SELECT SELECT To “Trimming setting” (P. 164). Press to display the top menu again (as in Step 4). Press select END.
Page 164: Trimming Setting
Trimming setting It is possible to enlarge a part of a recorded picture and to print out the enlarged section only. Do steps 1 – 5 of “ S i n g l e - f r a m e print reserve”.
Page 165 Trimming setting (Cont.) Press to save the top left corner point. The screen changes to the one for setting the bottom right corner point. The methods for moving the vertical and horizontal lines are the same as described in step 2. When the zoom lever is moved toward W, the intersection point (green) moves toward the top left corner of the display.
Page 166 Trimming setting (Cont.) To complete setting, press É Press to select END. ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. É Press repeatedly until the PRINT ORDER screen disappears. ● The top menu appears. Press to exit from the top menu. ● The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer setting. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution.
Page 167: Resetting Print Reserve
Resetting Print Reserve Resetting Print Reserve Allows you to reset all Print Reserve settings for pictures stored on a card. Play back a still picture. Press Select PRINT ORDER in the top menu to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen by pressing ●...
Page 168: Transferring Pictures To A Computer
Chapter Transferring pictures to a computer Pictures stored on the card can also be viewed on a computer. This chapter shows you how to transfer pictures to a computer for viewing and image processing.
Page 169: Transferring Images To A Computer
Transferring images to a computer 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 when connecting to the camera for the first time.
Page 170 Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) ● If the AC adapter is disconnected or connected while the camera is connected to a computer and is used with the battery loaded, image data stored on the card may be destroyed or the computer and/or camera may malfunction.
Page 171: Identifying The Os
Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. Double-click the “Control Panel” icon. Double-click the “System”...
Page 172 Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) A System Properties window will pop up. Note and record the “System:” information. ● Close the window. If your OS is Windows98/98 SecondEdition, read provided INSTALLATION GUIDE”. Macintosh Select “About This Computer” from the Apple menu on the menu bar. A window pops up with the name of the computer’s OS.
Page 173: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) Connecting the camera to a computer The camera and a computer can be connected with the provided exclusive USB cable. Turn off the camera’s power, then insert the card containing image files to be transferred to the computer. Open the camera’s connector cover.
Page 174: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) Confirming the computer recognizes the camera When using Windows 2000 Professional/Me When the camera is connected to a computer, the computer automatically installs the USB driver. Click “OK” when a message appears saying that the installation is complete. ●...
Page 175: Downloading Image Files
Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) Downloading image files If the camera is connected correctly to a personal computer, the card is recognized as a drive (usually “Removable Disk”) on a personal computer. When using a Macintosh, the card is displayed as a new drive (Untitled) on the desktop.
Page 176 Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. ● If you cannot find this icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly. Go back to page 173 and connect again. Double-click the “DCIM” folder. ● The card in the camera is recognized as a folder.
Page 177 Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) Macintosh Connect the camera to the computer. (See page 173.) ● The camera is recognized as “Untitled”. Double-click the “Untitled” icon. ● If you cannot find this icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly.
Page 178 Transferring images to a computer (Cont.) To copy (download) the image files to the desktop or another folder, drag & drop them. ● When moving or copying a file, be sure to follow any instructions provided by your computer. ● Always disconnect the camera from the personal computer when doing any of the following: –...
Page 179: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Disconnecting the USB cable To avoid computer malfunctions, always do the following when removing the USB cable. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the USB cable and re-connect it and/or re-start your personal computer. Windows 98/98 SE Make sure the camera’s card access lamp is off.
Page 180 Disconnecting the USB cable (Cont.) Windows 2000/Me Do either of the following to remove the USB cable: (A) Click Left-click on the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon (circled in the illustration below) on the task bar (at the lower right-hand side of your computer screen).
Page 181: Downloading Directly From A Card
● For details on operating the above devices, read the instructions provided with the device. Required devices Floppy disk adapter PC card adapter Olympus-brand removable media reader/writer...
Page 182: Using Optional Accessories
Chapter Using optional accessories...
Page 183: Ac Adapter
AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used.
Page 184: Miscellaneous
Chapter Miscellaneous This chapter includes helpful information about troubleshooting camera operations, error codes, etc.
Page 185: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. 1 The power is off. 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. 3 The batteries are exhausted. 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function. 5 It is connected to a personal computer.
Page 186 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. 5 There is a problem with the card. 6 The card is full. 7 The batteries ran out of power. 8 The control panel/ monitor indications disappear, or only the battery check blinks.
Page 187 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES The flash does not fire. 1 The flash is set to the off mode. 2 The subject is lighted. 3 Sequential shooting is 4 You are recording movies. 5 Panorama shooting is performed. 6 FUNCTION is set to BLACK/WHITE BOARD.
Page 188 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES Picture rotate, Picture protect, Single-frame erase, All-frame erase, Print reserve and Card formatting cannot be performed. 1 A write-protect adhesive seal is affixed to the card. When the camera is connected to a computer, an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer.
Page 189 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES The picture is out of focus. 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. 2 The AF target mark was not on the subject. 3 The lens is dirty. 4 The shutter button was pressed while standing in front of the camera in the self-timer mode.
Page 190 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES The picture is too dark. 1 The flash was blocked by a finger. 2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. 3 The flash mode was set to the Off mode. 4 The subject was too small and was backlit.
Page 191 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES Halation produces unnatural colors in a picture. 1 Excessively bright ultraviolet light on the subject, such as sunlight shining through the leaves of trees, window frames in bright light at night, reflection of metals under direct sunlight, etc.
Page 192: User Maintenance
User maintenance After use When not using the camera, be sure to close the lens barrier to turn off the camera. Also turn off the monitor. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. (P. 30) Remove the batteries (P. 25). When using the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet.
Page 193: Error Codes
Error codes If there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear. Monitor Control panel Empty screen Possible Corrective causes action The card is not Insert the card inserted, or it correctly. cannot be Insert a different recognized.
Page 194 Error codes (Cont.) Monitor Control panel CARD-COVER OPEN Empty screen Other Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or customer indications support department (see back cover). Possible Corrective causes action The card is not Format the card. formatted. There are no Insert a card which pictures in the contains images.
Page 195: Specifications
3200 x 2400 pixels (SHQ/HQ) 2816 x 2112 pixels (SHQ/HQ) 2560 x 1920 pixels (SHQ/HQ) Olympus lens 7.25 mm to 20.3 mm, f2.8 to f4.8, 7 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 35 mm to 98 mm lens on 35 mm camera), aspherical glass Digital ESP metering, Spot metering system W : f2.8, f3.4, f4.0, f4.8, f5.6, f8.0...
Page 196 Specifications (Cont.) Shutter speed Still Movie Viewfinder Monitor Battery charging time for flash Autofocus Outer connector Automatic calendar system Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions (W) X (H) X (D) Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
Page 197: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera's built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure.
Page 198 Glossary of terms (Cont.) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can automatically have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
Page 199 Glossary of terms (Cont.) JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the SmartMedia card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or SQ.
Page 200: Index
Index AC adapter ...183 AC outlet ...183 Adjusting the monitor brightness ...79 AF sequential shooting...96 All-frame print reserve ...161 Aperture ...65, 67 Assigning the mode to A/S/M ...65–68 Auto flash ...84 Auto focus ...69 Auto bracket ...97 A/V output ...137 Battery ...25–27 Beep...148 Built-in memory ...79, 81...
Page 201 Index (Cont.) CAMERA, (for still pictures) ...50, 99 CAMERA, PANORAMA ...51, 101 CAMERA, FUNCTION ...51, 103 Menu, PICTURE ...51 PICTURE, (record mode) ...51, 105 PICTURE, WB (white balance)...51, 112 PICTURE, ...51, 114 PICTURE, SHARPNESS...51, 115 PICTURE, CONTRAST ...51, 116 PICTURE, SATURATION ..51, 116 Menu, CARD ...51 CARD, CARD SETUP...51, 136 Menu, SETUP ...52–54...
Page 202 Index (Cont.) Record mode ...105 Recording movies ...64, 80 Red-eye reduction flash ...84 Remaining battery power ...14, 26 Removable media reader/writer ..181 Resetting print reserve ...167 Rotating and displaying pictures 138 2nd-CURTAIN ...86 Self-timer ...93 Sequential shooting ...96–98 Shutter speed...66, 67 Single frame playback ...119 Sleep mode ...31 Slide-show ...120...
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