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INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL CAMERA

D-360L
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct
use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
PREPARATIONS
TAKING PICTURES
DISPLAYING PICTURES
ON THE LCD MONITOR
PRINTING PICTURES
USING A PERSONAL
COMPUTER
MISCELLANEOUS

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL CAMERA D-360L Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. PREPARATIONS TAKING PICTURES DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructlons

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference.
  • Page 3 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4 10. Grounding or Polarization — This product,when used with an optional AC adapter, may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
  • Page 5 16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 6 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: D-360L Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone number: 516-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to...
  • Page 7 • No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit.

  • Page 8: For Safe Use

    BATTERY HEAT GENERATION, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING. DANGER 1. WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES, USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH BATTERIES AND CHARGER. 2. DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR +/– TERMINALS UPSIDE DOWN. DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY.
  • Page 9 WARNING 1. DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER OR SEA WATER. 2. DO NOT USE BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH THIS CAMERA. 3. DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO FIRE, EXPOSE THEM TO HEAT, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT OR DISASSEMBLE THEM.

  • Page 10: Handling

    6. DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK, CHANGE OF COLOR/SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND, AND TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 7. DO NOT USE OR STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN HOT TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A HOT VEHICLE OR IN FRONT OF A HEATER.
  • Page 11 CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED. 8. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

  • Page 12: Care And Storage

    AVOID BEING BURNED. (WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES, DO IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS, AND DO NOT TOUCH BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.) CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY.

  • Page 13: Battery Handling

    BATTERY HANDLING This camera uses four AA NiMH batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended. AA manganese batteries or a CR-V3 lithium battery pack cannot be used.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safety instructlons...2 For safe use...8 Battery handling...8 Handling ...10 Care and storage ...12 Battery handling...13 Main features...17 PREPARATION...19 Checking the contents ...20 Names of parts ...21 Attaching the strap...24 Loading the batteries ...25 Using the AC adapter (optional) ...27 Inserting SmartMedia ...28 Adjusting the date and time ...29 Learning the basics ...31...
  • Page 15 Off ...51 Fill-In flash ...51 Slow shutter synchronization flash ...52 Red-Eye reducing flash + Slow shutter synchronization flash ...52 Macro mode...53 Digital Tele mode ...54 Selftimer ...55 Record menu ...56 Exposure compensation ...57 Spot metering mode ...58 Selecting the recording mode...59 White balance...61 ISO ...62 Sequence mode ...63...
  • Page 16 CONTENTS (cont.) PRINTING PICTURES ...87 Printing pictures...88 Card print...89 Card print menu ...89 Date-print (card)...90 Print-reserve (card)...91 Printing with the P-330N/P-330 ...93 USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ...95 Computer system requirements ...96 Installing provided software ...97 Connecting to a personal computer...98 Using a personal computer...99 Transferring data from SmartMedia...100 PC Card Adapter ...100...

  • Page 17: Main Features

    With the Digital Tele mode, the subject can be photographed (cropped to appear) twice as large.* (P. 54) Direct printing available via an optional Olympus printer P-330N/P-330, allowing you to print out images whenever you need them in any quantity. (P. 93) Also, you can make prints at a lab.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    PREPARATION...

  • Page 20: Checking The Contents

    CHECKING THE CONTENTS Camera Strap Video cable RS-232C PC serial cable AA alkaline batteries (4 pieces) Software CD (containing software) Instructions/Warranty card/ Registration card SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB) Static-free case Instructions Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces) Index labels (2 pieces) Made in Japan Made in Japan...

  • Page 21: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA Erase mode button (P. 76) Flash mode button/ Print button (P. 49/89) Shutter release/ OK button (P. 36) Flash (P. 49) Card compartment cover (P. 28) Strap hole (P. 24) Control panel (P. 23) Selftimer/Protect mode button (P.

  • Page 22: Viewfinder Display

    NAMES OF PARTS (cont.) Green lamp (P. 40) Viewfinder (P. 40) LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 31) + button (P. 29) Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P. 25) VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Close-up correction marks (P. 48) Autofocus mark (P. 40) / Backlighting correction mark (P.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Sequential shooting (P. 63) Spot metering mode (P. 58) Selftimer (P. 55) Macro mode (P. 53) Exposure compensation (P. 57) White balance (P. 61) LCD MONITOR Battery check Date Time Flash mode (P. 49) SLOW Card error (P. 117) Battery check (P.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Strap

    Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera. Caution: • Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.

  • Page 25: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA nickel metal–hydride batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera.
  • Page 26 LOADING THE BATTERIES (cont.) Note: • Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries. • Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment. • If the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour, all the settings will reset to the default.

  • Page 27: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional) An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC adapter connector AC adapter Warning: Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock. • Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters.

  • Page 28: Inserting Smartmedia

    Note: • Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used. • Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non- Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera. • When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Date And Time

    ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME You can adjust the date and time. LCD monitor –M– –D– –Y– 12. 23. ’00 23 : 45 NEXT SET OK 23. ’00 23 : 45 NEXT SET OK Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button, then press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown.
  • Page 30 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME (cont.) Caution: • The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour (based on our tests). In such a case, adjust the date again. Note: • We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures.

  • Page 31: Learning The Basics

    LEARNING THE BASICS TURNING ON THE POWER Control panel SLOW SLOW Note: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card.

  • Page 32: Checking The Card

    LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) CHECKING THE CARD When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card. Control SLOW SLOW panel Viewfinder Control panel SLOW SLOW LCD monitor SET OK Card error When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected: The Card error indicator on the Green...

  • Page 33: Checking The Batteries

    CHECKING THE BATTERIES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel. lights and turns off automatically. Batteries are OK. You can shoot. blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed normally.

  • Page 34: Checking The Number Of Storable Pictures

    LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. • The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0.

  • Page 35: 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. Proper Improper Note: • Do not subject the lens to physical shocks. • Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Proper...

  • Page 36: Proper Shutter Release

    LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.) PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Shutter release button Note: • Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger. • Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.

  • Page 37: Turning Off The Power

    TURNING OFF THE POWER Note: • The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced. In the Record mode, slide the lens barrier closed. • The displays on the control panel will go out.

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Autofocus mark Green lamp Slide open the lens barrier. Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 45) Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.
  • Page 41 Caution: • NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card. Note: • Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor

    TAKING PICTURES (cont.) TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR Open the lens barrier. Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. • Press the button again to turn off the monitor. Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCD monitor.
  • Page 43 Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only. • It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption. • It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used. •...

  • Page 44: Quick View

    TAKING PICTURES (cont.) QUICK VIEW You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken. When the lens barrier is open, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice. • The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken.

  • Page 45: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Viewfinder Autofocus mark Note: • If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance.

  • Page 46: Autofocus

    AUTOFOCUS There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp blinks when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below. 1 Subjects with low contrast Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.
  • Page 47 3 Subjects in excessively bright light Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 45) 4 Subjects at different distances Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture.

  • Page 48: Working Range

    WORKING RANGE Close-up Correction The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. At 8" (0.2 m), the shaded area is the actual available image area.

  • Page 49: Using The Flash

    USING THE FLASH Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions. You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button. Flash mode Auto-Flash (p. 50) Red-Eye Reducing Flash (p. 50) Significantly reduces the Flash Off (p.

  • Page 50: Auto-Flash

    USING THE FLASH (cont.) AUTO-FLASH In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. Viewfinder When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash. RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”.

  • Page 51: Off

    OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) In the Off mode, 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 in twilight/night scenes. Note: • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations when in the Off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement.

  • Page 52: Slow Shutter Synchronization Flash

    USING THE FLASH (cont.) SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH The flash will fire automatically during the first half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of night views. Control panel SLOW Note: • Since the shutter speed is slow, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures.

  • Page 53: Macro Mode

    MACRO MODE You can get as close as 4" to your subject. An approx. 3" x 4.7" subject can be photographed fully within the frame. LCD monitor Control panel Note: • When using the flash in the Macro mode, the flash may not have the proper effect.

  • Page 54: Digital Tele Mode

    DIGITAL TELE MODE The subject can be photographed (cropped to appear) twice as large. LCD monitor Note: • This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically set). • The Digital Tele mode will be canceled when the LCD monitor is turned off.

  • Page 55: Selftimer

    SELFTIMER Use a tripod to hold the camera securely Control panel Note: • The Selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released. • To cancel the Selftimer after it has been activated, press the Selftimer button again. Open the lens barrier. Press the Selftimer button.

  • Page 56: Record Menu

    RECORD MENU You can select the following modes with each press of the Menu button in the Record mode (lens barrier open). Mode Standard mode Exposure compensation Spot metering mode Recording mode selection White balance Drive Card function Beep sound File number Setting reset For taking standard pictures.

  • Page 57: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 0.5 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark. LCD monitor NEXT SET OK Note: •...

  • Page 58: Spot Metering Mode

    SPOT METERING MODE The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks. LCD monitor SPOT NEXT SET OK Control panel Note: • The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out.

  • Page 59: Selecting The Recording Mode

    SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE There are 5 recording modes. LCD monitor QUALITY SHQ – TIFF SQ – HIGH NEXT SET OK Control panel Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown. Select the recording mode using the +/–...
  • Page 60 SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE (cont.) Mode Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 Note: • The number of storable pictures varies according to the recording mode. TIFF requires more room in the card than other modes. (p. 34) •...

  • Page 61: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE You can match the white balance to the light source by selecting Auto, (Daylight), light). LCD monitor AUTO NEXT SET OK Control panel Note: • Select AUTO in normal situations. • The Preset white balance may not work under special lighting. •...

  • Page 62: Iso

    You can select the sensitivity. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required. LCD monitor AUTO 1 2 5 2 5 0 5 0 0 NEXT SET OK Control panel Note: •...

  • Page 63: Sequence Mode

    SEQUENCE MODE In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed. LCD monitor DRIVE SINGLE SEQUENCE NEXT SET OK Control panel Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown.
  • Page 64 SEQUENCE MODE (cont.) Note: • The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode. • This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically set). • Since the shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1/30 second max.

  • Page 65: Panorama Mode

    PANORAMA MODE You can make panorama pictures. LCD monitor Shutter release button Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture (when shooting to the right). Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown.
  • Page 66 PANORAMA MODE (cont.) Note: • The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used. • The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode. • Because the focus, the exposure, and the white balance are determined by the first picture, do not shoot overly bright/dark subjects such as the sun in the first frame.

  • Page 67: Beep Sound

    BEEP SOUND You can turn the operating beep sound on or off. LCD monitor NEXT SET OK Note: • The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted. Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown.

  • Page 68: File Number

    FILE NUMBER You can select the file numbering system. It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer. About the File No. and Folder No. The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
  • Page 69 Note: • For convenience, the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections. \ DCIM \ *** OLYMP \ Pmdd **** .jpg Folder No. LCD monitor FILE NAME FILE AUTO FILE NAME RESET NEXT SET OK Note: •...

  • Page 70: Setting Reset

    SETTING RESET You can save your settings even after the power is turned off. LCD monitor RESET HOLD NEXT SET OK Note: • Even when HOLD is selected, the settings for Exposure compensation (p. 57), Spot metering mode (p. 58), White balance (p. 61) and ISO (p. 62) will be canceled and returned to the default when the batteries are taken out.

  • Page 71: Displaying Pictures On The Lcd Monitor

    DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR...

  • Page 72: Displaying Recorded Pictures

    DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. Recording mode Battery check Protect ’00. 12. 23 Date Time 23 : 45 Frame number Press ON/OFF button with the lens barrier closed to set the camera to the Display mode.
  • Page 73 Note: • Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly. • When turned on, the LCD monitor flashes, and pictures appear in about 0.5 ~ 2 seconds. This is not a malfunction. With each press of the + button, you can view the succeeding picture.

  • Page 74: Index-Display Mode

    INDEX-DISPLAY MODE This function works when the lens barrier is closed LCD monitor Note: • After the frame in the upper left corner is reached, the preceding group of frames will be displayed. (When the + button is pressed, the succeeding group of frames will be displayed after the frame in the lower right corner.) •...

  • Page 75: Protection

    PROTECTION You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep. Protect LCD monitor FILE: 123–1234 Note: • The protected picture will not be deleted with All-Frame erase, but will be deleted with Card format. • Protection is not available when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card.

  • Page 76: One-Frame Erase

    ONE-FRAME ERASE You can delete pictures you do not need. LCD monitor SET OK Caution: • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures. It may destroy the data in the card.

  • Page 77: Connecting To A Television

    CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION Recorded images can be viewed on a TV. Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting. Video output connector LCD monitor ON/OFF button Video cable +/– buttons Note: • The LCD monitor turns off automatically when connected to a TV. •...

  • Page 78: Display Menu

    For a slide-show display. (p. 80) For displaying the file No. (p. 81) For using with optional Olympus special function SmartMedia cards. For performing All-Frame erase (p. 82) or Card format (p. 84). For adjusting the date and time. (p. 29) For adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 79: Close-Up Display Mode (3X Inspection)

    CLOSE-UP DISPLAY MODE (3X INSPECTION) You can enlarge images by 3 times. LCD monitor NEXT SET OK Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to enlarge. Press the Menu button to select the Close-up display mode.

  • Page 80: Slide-Show Mode

    SLIDE-SHOW MODE You can run through all the stored pictures automatically. LCD monitor SLOW FAST NEXT SET OK Note: • The Slide-Show does not stop until you cancel the operation. Press the Menu button to stop it. (When the AC adapter is not connected, the power turns off automatically after about 30 minutes.) Close the lens barrier and press...

  • Page 81: File Number Display

    FILE NUMBER DISPLAY You can select either the file number or the frame number to be displayed. LCD monitor FRAME No. FILE No. NEXT SET OK Note: • When File No. is selected, the frame No. or date is not displayed. •...

  • Page 82: Card Setup

    CARD SETUP ALL-FRAME ERASE LCD monitor NEXT SET OK SET OK Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown. Select using the +/– buttons and press the OK button.
  • Page 83 Caution: • Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot be retrieved. • Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures. It may destroy the data in the card.

  • Page 84: Card Format

    CARD SETUP (cont.) CARD FORMAT LCD monitor NEXT SET OK SET OK Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button several times to display the screen shown. Select using the +/– buttons and press the OK button.
  • Page 85 • Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card. • Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.

  • Page 86: Lcd Brightness

    LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. LCD monitor NEXT SET OK Note: • The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted. Close the lens barrier and press ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 87: Printing Pictures

    PRINTING PICTURES...

  • Page 88: Printing Pictures

    Camera File system” standard in the card for making prints using a printer or lab that supports this system. (p. 89 ~ 91) The other is Direct-Print, which is for use with the Olympus P-330N or P- 330 printer. (p. 93) When using the P-330N/P-330 printer, simply insert a card that contains images into the printer and direct-print them.

  • Page 89: Card Print

    CARD-PRINT CARD-PRINT MENU You can select the following modes with each press of the Print button in the Display mode (lens barrier closed). Mode Regular display Date print Print reserve For a regular display. For storing data for Date-Print (card). (p. 90) For storing data for pictures to be printed.

  • Page 90: Date-Print (Card)

    CARD-PRINT (cont.) DATE-PRINT (CARD) You can store data for printing the date with pictures. (p. 88) LCD monitor DATE TIME NEXT SET OK Note: • Set the date beforehand. • Pictures taken after this function is selected will not be printed. •...

  • Page 91: Print-Reserve (Card)

    PRINT-RESERVE (CARD) You can store data for making prints with a printer or at a lab that supports this system. (p. 88) LCD monitor RESET SET OK NEXT Close the lens barrier and press the Print button twice to display the screen shown.
  • Page 92 CARD-PRINT (cont.) PRINT-RESERVE (CARD) (cont.) Note: • The data will remain in the card until the setting is changed. • RESET erases all of the selections. • Functions may not work fully depending on the printer or the lab used. •...

  • Page 93: Printing With The P-330N/P-330

    PRINTING WITH THE P-330N/P-330 Direct print is possible by inserting a recorded SmartMedia into the P- 330N/P-330 printer. P-330 SmartMedia Note: • You can reserve pictures to be printed on the camera. (p. 91) • The P-330N/P-330 printer cannot be connected to the Computer connector of the camera.

  • Page 95: Using Apersonal Computer

    USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER...

  • Page 96: Computer System Requirements

    COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS When using the provided utility software: Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 98/95/NT 4.0 : Pentium or later CD-ROM drive 16MB RAM 45MB available HD space Standard RS-232C interface D-SUB 9-pin connector Monitor with 256 colors...

  • Page 97: Installing Provided Software

    INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE To take full advantage of a wide range of functions, including download, display, storage and panorama, your Olympus digital camera comes with software applications and CAMEDIA Master. For installation and operation, please refer to the software’s online documentation.

  • Page 98: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to your computer’s platform. IBM PC/AT compatible Connect the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the D-SUB 9-pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer. DOS/V Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the optional conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer, and then connect the RS-232C PC serial cable.

  • Page 99: Using A Personal Computer

    USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Install CAMEDIA Master (provided). Make sure that the power of the personal computer and the camera are OFF before connecting. Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer’s serial port. Open the Connector cover on the camera, and connect the cable to the camera’s Computer connector.

  • Page 100: Transferring Data From Smartmedia

    TRANSFERRING DATA FROM SmartMedia PC CARD ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. FlashPath FLOPPYDISK ADAPTER The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer equipped with a 3.5"...

  • Page 101: Using Camedia Master

    USING CAMEDIA Master VIEWING IMAGES STORED IN THE CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER You can view images stored in a SmartMedia card via CAMEDIA Master. Start CAMEDIA Master on the computer. Click on [My Camera]. A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed.

  • Page 102: Transferring Data Using Camedia Master

    USING CAMEDIA Master (cont.) TRANSFERRING DATA USING CAMEDIA Master CAMEDIA Master transfers images stored in the card to your computer. Note • You can view images using software such as graphics applications that support JPEG like Paint Shop Pro/Photoshop, Internet browsers like Netscape Communicator/Microsoft Internet Explorer, and CAMEDIA Master (supplied with the camera).

  • Page 103: Processing Images Using Camedia Master

    PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master You can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) using the provided CAMEDIA Master or other application software. MAKING DARK IMAGES BRIGHT Some images may come out darker than expected. You can try taking pictures again right after shooting, but may often miss the right moment for a good picture.

  • Page 104: Correcting Blurry Images

    PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master (cont.) CORRECTING BLURRY IMAGES Backlight sometimes makes the whole image blurry, and an object which stands before the subject may be out-of-focus. Use CAMEDIA Master Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image. However, you should note that it doesn’t wipe out image blur thoroughly.
  • Page 105 Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and double-click on it. This will display the selected image. Select [Image] – [Filter] – [Sharpen] on the menu bar. Specify degree sharpness either by sliding the slide bar or inputting a value from 1 to 9, while comparing “Original”...

  • Page 106: Composing Images With Templates

    PROCESSING IMAGES USING CAMEDIA Master (cont.) COMPOSING IMAGES WITH TEMPLATES You can easily compose images with templates in CAMEDIA Master. This will sharpen the selected image. Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and double-click on it. This will display the selected image.
  • Page 107 There are a lot of functions for editing images in addition to those mentioned here. See the online help of CAMEDIA Master for information on other functions. Select [Image] - [Template Superimpose] on the menu bar. This will display the compose window.

  • Page 109: Miscellaneous

    MISCELLANEOUS...

  • Page 110: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How long will the batteries last? Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used.
  • Page 111 Use of the Red-Eye Reducing Pre-Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon. (P. Can I use a filter or hood? Olympus does not provide one. Can I use an extension flash? A slave unit may not function with this camera.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier to turn on the power. (P. 31) The batteries are loaded incorrectly. [ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 25) The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
  • Page 113 The flash does not fire. The flash mode was set to the Off mode. Check the flash mode before shooting. (P. 49) The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode or Panorama mode. (P. 63/65) The subject is lighted. Set the flash to Fill-In mode.

  • Page 114: Problems With Images

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) When the camera is connected to a computer, an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer. The cable is not plugged in correctly. [ Connect the cable correctly. (P. 98) The power is OFF. [ Open the lens barrier.
  • Page 115 The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by a finger. [ Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. (P. 35) The subject was out of the working range of the flash. [ Shoot within the flash working range. (P. 49) The flash mode was set to the Off mode.

  • Page 116: System Chart

    SYSTEM CHART A variety of capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. SmartMedia AC adapter Camera Camera Printer (P-330N/P-330) FlashPath PC card adapter MO drive Personal computer Modem Modem Personal computer...

  • Page 117: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES LCD monitor Error There is no card in the camera. Insert a SmartMedia card. NO CARD No more photographs can be taken. Replace the SmartMedia, erase unwanted pictures, or transfer the data to a personal computer and free up space CARD FULL in the SmartMedia.

  • Page 118: Optional Items

    OPTIONAL ITEMS • Photo Printers For Olympus Digital Cameras • AC Adapter • Camera Case • Standard SmartMedia Card (8/16/32/64MB) • Special Function SmartMedia Cards Template Card (4MB) Calendar Card (4MB) Title Card (4MB) • FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter • PC Card Adapter •...

  • Page 119: Compatibility Of The Picture Data

    COMPATIBILITY OF THE PICTURE DATA • Images taken by this camera may not be properly displayed with other Olympus digital cameras. • Images taken by other Olympus digital cameras may not be properly displayed with this camera.

  • Page 120: Specifications

    : 640 x 480 pixels (SQ mode) : Full auto TTL, Preset (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light) : Olympus lens 5.5 mm, F2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups (equivalent to 36-mm lens on 35-mm camera), aspherical glass : TTL Center weighted average metering...
  • Page 121 Viewfinder LCD monitor No. of pixels On-screen display Battery charging time for flash Flash working range Flash modes Autofocus Selftimer Outer connector Date and time Automatic calendar system Card function Operating environment Temperature Humidity : Optical real image viewfinder (Close-up correction marks, Autofocus mark/ Backlighting correction mark), LCD monitor : 1.8"...
  • Page 122 SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. : This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries, AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Do not use manganese batteries.
  • Page 124 San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2026 Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

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