C-370 ZOOM X-450 REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care- fully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-535 ZOOM/C-370 ZOOM/X-450 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number...
Composition of the manual Introduction of the camera’s functions. Basic and advanced photography for various subjects. For playing back and erasing pictures. Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Printing pictures. Downloading images to a PC for displaying. Troubleshooting and other information.
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Contents 5 Useful functions RESET - Resetting the settings to the default ... . . 76 Formatting the internal memory/card....78 BACKUP - Copying pictures to a card.
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Flow ..........103 Using OLYMPUS Master ......105 What is OLYMPUS Master? .
1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Shutter button P.39 Lens Extends automatically when the power switch is pressed. Battery compartment/ card cover P.15, 21 Lock button Connector cover P.17, 69, 92, 112 USB connector P.92, 112 Tripod socket P.15, 21 Power switch P.24, 39, 62 Flash...
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Erase button P.74 Menu button ( P.31 Flash mode button ( P.49 Arrow pad Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also used as direction buttons. be pressed. Self-timer button ( P.55 Reset button P.76 Monitor P.10 Shooting button ( Orange lamp...
Playback mode Still picture Items 1 Battery check 2 Current memory * 3 Print reservation, Number of prints 4 File number 5 Protect 6 Record mode 7 Resolution 8 Exposure compensation 9 Date and time 10 Number of frames Elapsed time/Total recording time (movie) 11 Movie * The [IN] indicator is displayed when you are storing pictures in the camera’s internal memory.
Names of parts Battery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on. Lit (Green) (The indicator turns off after a while) Remaining power level: high. Blinks (Red) The green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera blink.
How to use this manual Provides the operation procedures. Follow the steps in the order as indicated. This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to malfunctions or operational problems.
• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera Note does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Strap eyelet...
Loading the batteries This camera uses 2 AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries. When you use rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries before use. Important Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries and lithium battery packs (CR-V3) cannot be used. Make sure the camera is turned off.
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Precautions when using batteries The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.12).
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. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as downloading or printing out of images.
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Loading the batteries • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries and lithium battery packs (CR-V3) cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or Note printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC.
About the internal memory and the card Images taken are stored in the internal memory. You can also use an optional xD-Picture Card (referred to as “card” in this manual) to store images. The card has greater capacity than the internal memory, and so, is able to store more images.
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera.
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Holding the lock button, slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of then lift it in the direction of • Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury. •...
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Inserting a card (Optional) Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
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• Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens. • Never open the battery compartment/card cover, remove the card or the Note batteries while the camera is turned on. Doing so may destroy all data in the internal memory or on the card.
Power on/off Power on: Press the power switch. The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor. The orange lamp lights. The camera is ready for shooting (shooting mode). Power off: Press the power switch. The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.) The orange lamp goes out.
Switching between the shooting mode and the playback mode Shooting button ( Switching to the shooting mode (Shooting mode) • The object is displayed on the monitor. • The orange lamp lights. TIPS • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up momentarily and a picture may be displayed briefly.
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Press the power switch. •...
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Press to select a language, and press Press to exit the menu. Press the power switch to turn the camera off. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. Selecting a language Power switch...
Setting the date and time Before using the camera, set the date and time. The date and time will be useful information when you manage pictures on your PC or print them. Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
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Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. Press to set the year, and press...
Setting the date and time Press the power switch to turn the camera off. TIPS • The date and time can also be set from the playback mode. • The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off. •...
2 About the menus How to use the menus When you turn on the camera and press monitor. From this menu, you can configure various settings of the camera. This chapter explains how to use the menus, using the shooting mode screens as an example.
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How to use the menus Press select an item, and press The selected item is displayed in yellow. • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. • Settings you have made in the menu screen are saved after the camera Note is turned off.
Menus The menu items to be displayed differ depending on whether the camera is in the shooting mode or the playback mode. Shooting mode Sets the image quality and resolution. Copies images stored in the internal BACKUP memory to the card. This setting is not available when the card is not inserted.
Menus Playback mode BACKUP MEMORY SETUP (CARD SETUP) Runs through all saved pictures one after another. Select a single slide show with [ ] or, [ ] for a continuous slide show. Copies images stored in the internal memory to the card. This setting is not available when the card is not inserted.
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Sets the time period that the camera SLEEP automatically enters to the sleep mode. Selects [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video VIDEO OUT signal types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the index display.
3 Shooting Shooting mode This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. To take still pictures, use the mode dial to select one of the shooting modes. Each mode already has the optimal settings for its purpose and conditions. You can change the mode with the camera turned on.
LANDSCAPE Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing.
Shooting mode SELF PORTRAIT Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens at yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures simply by pressing the shutter button as you look at the monitor. The recorded picture will be stored on the card if you have inserted one, or in the internal memory if you have not inserted a card. Press the power switch.
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Taking still pictures Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp on the monitor lights steadily (Focus Lock). • When the flash is ready to fire, the lights.
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• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move, resulting in a blur. • Never remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while the Note orange lamp is blinking. Do not open the battery compartment/card cover.
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject to be focused is not on the AF target mark (not positioned in the center of the composition), you can use the following steps to obtain the correct focus on the subject. This operation is referred to as "focus lock". Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) Press the power switch.
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Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp lights. • When the green lamp lights steadily, the focus and the exposure are locked. • When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re- position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.
If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. You can playback the recorded movies with this camera. Sound can not be recorded. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. Press the power switch.
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Recording movies Press the shutter button halfway. Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The camera fixes the focus and zoom. • During movie recording, Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 12x. Press the power switch.
Zoom Take the picture. • Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy. • Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement. Note • In the self-portrait mode, you cannot use the zoom.
Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns •...
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Using the flash Press the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is set to fire, the mark lights steadily. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.8 m (0.7 ft. to 12.5 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ( The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
Using the flash 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. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. •...
Macro mode shooting Two kinds of macro shooting are available. Macro shooting ( Super macro shooting ( Normal shooting Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. • The lens extends and the monitor turns •...
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Macro mode shooting Press • The setting screen for the macro shooting is displayed. Press to select macro mode, and press • If not used for about 3 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears. Take the picture.
Self-timer shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. Press the power switch. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
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Self-timer shooting Take the picture. • The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, and starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken. • In the movie mode, press the shutter button again to stop the shooting. •...
Selecting a record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details on the available record mode and recording size, and the allowable number of still pictures or movie recording time of the internal memory and the card, refer to the following table.
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Selecting a record mode TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.
In the shooting mode, select [ from the menu, and press "How to use the menus" (P.31) Press to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] and [SQ2]. • For movies, you can choose [HQ] or [SQ]. Press •...
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3EV steps.
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) −2.0 Take the picture. TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward [+] makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward [–] when shooting dark subjects.
Viewing still pictures When the card is inserted, the images stored on the card are displayed. To display the images stored in the internal memory, remove the card. Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press • Playback mode is set. •...
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Press the power switch to turn the camera off. • The monitor and camera turn off. • The green lamp on the camera goes out. • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 30 seconds. The monitor switches off automatically.
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press • Playback mode is set. • The green lamp on the camera lights. Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to enlarge.
Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. In the playback mode, select [ from the menu, and press "How to use the menus"...
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. You can select 4 or 9 frames to be displayed in the index. number of pictures" (P.67) Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press •...
Selecting the number of pictures Select 4 or 9 frames to be displayed in the index. In the playback mode, select [ from the menu, and press "How to use the menus" (P.31) Press to select [4] or [9], and press •...
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies are played back. Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press • Playback mode is set. •...
Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Both a still picture and a movie can be played back. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the video cable.
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Playback on TV • Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal type. type" (P.83) Note • The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the video cable is connected to the camera. •...
Viewing movies Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press • Playback mode is set. • The green lamp on the camera lights. Use the arrow pad to display the picture with "Viewing still pictures" (P.62) Press •...
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Viewing movies • The orange lamp blinks when the camera is reading the movie from the internal memory or the card. Reading the movies may take considerable time. Never open the battery compartment/card cover while the orange Note lamp is blinking. It may cause not only data corruption, but also the malfunction of the internal memory or the card.
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function. Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press • Playback mode is set. •...
Erasing pictures This function enables the camera to erase the recorded pictures. The “single- frame erase” function erases only the current frame on the screen. The “all- frame erase” function erases all frames stored in the internal memory or on the card.
All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or on the card. In the playback mode, select [MEMORY SETUP] from the menu, and press "How to use the menus" (P.31) • When the card is inserted, select [CARD SETUP].
5 Useful functions RESET-Resetting the settings to the default The camera retains the changed settings even if the power is turned off. To reset the settings to the factory default setting, use the RESET function. The settings affected by the RESET function are listed on the next page. Example : After you set [ its default, [HQ].
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Functions that RESET affects and their factory default settings Function Factory default setting AUTO RESET-Resetting the settings to the default Ref. Page P.49 P.53 P.60 P.55 P.57...
• To format the internal memory, do not insert the card. • To format the card, insert the card before starting formatting. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted Note on a PC, you must format them with this camera.
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Press to select [ FORMAT], and press Press to select [YES], and press • The BUSY bar is displayed and the internal memory or the card is formatted. • Never do any of the following during formatting, as they may cause the internal memory or the card to malfunction.
BACKUP - Copying pictures to a card You can copy (backup) all the image data stored in the internal memory to the card. The image data in the internal memory is not erased by copying it to the card. The optional card is required to use the BACKUP function. Operate the camera with the card is inserted.
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SLEEP - Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode The camera automatically switches to the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for the specified time period. You can specify the time period to switch to the sleep mode. Select [SLEEP] from the menu, and press "How to use the menus"...
PIXEL MAPPING - Checking the image processing functions The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait over a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
VIDEO OUT - Setting the output signal type You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. If you select the wrong video signal type, the recorded pictures will not be played back properly on your TV.
6 Print setting (DPOF) With print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert the card recording the images into the camera before making print reservation.
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TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
All-frame reservation You can print one copy of all the images stored on the card. Select whether the print date or time will also be included. You cannot change the number of copies for this feature. If you want to change the number, first make the all-frame reservation, and then change the number of copies using the single-frame reservation function.
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All-frame reservation Press to select [SET], and press • Press to exit the menu.
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame you want to print and set the desired number of copies. Playback a still picture. •...
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Press Press to select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting time.
Resetting print reservation data This function resets all the print reservation data for the pictures stored in the card. To cancel printing individually, use the single-frame reservation function. Playback a still picture. Select [ ] from the menu, and press "How to use the menus"...
7 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly without the use of a computer. With the camera connected to the printer, use the camera’s monitor to select the pictures you want to print, and the number of prints you want to make.
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. •...
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. PRINT Prints the selected picture. "PRINT mode"...
Printing pictures Using the simple print method The following is the simplest way of printing a picture. This prints one copy of the selected picture. The date or file name will not be printed. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press [PRINT], and press •...
Press to select [OK], and press • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press [PRINT], and press • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Press to select the paper size, and press...
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Printing pictures Press to select framed or unframed, and press OFF ( ) The image is printed inside a blank frame. ON ( The image is printed filling the entire page. Press to select the picture you want to print. •...
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Set MORE print reservations Press • Print information setting screen is displayed. Press to select the item you want to set, and press • Press to select the item, and press × DATE ( FILE NAME ( After you have selected your desired settings, using [MORE], press •...
Printing pictures Press to select [OK], and press • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
PRINT ORDER mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press [PRINT ORDER], and press • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Press to select the paper size, and press • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to STANDARD.
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Printing pictures Press to select [OK], and press • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select [CANCEL] and press . The PRINT MODE SELECT screen will be displayed again. • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press • The message is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer.
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED...
You can connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable and download the images stored in the internal memory or on the card in the camera using the OLYMPUS Master software supplied with the camera. Prepare the following before starting the procedure:...
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Depending on the operating system, an optional PC card is required to download pictures from the xD-Picture Card to a PC. For details, visit the Olympus website. The URL is given on the back cover. You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when •...
Using OLYMPUS Master For editing, and managing image files using with personal computer, install the OLYMPUS Master software on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. After install the OLYMPUS Master software, connect the camera to the personal computer with USB cable for downloading the images taken by the camera.
Using OLYMPUS Master Installing OLYMPUS Master Identify your computer’s OS before installing the software. For compatibility with new OS, refer to the Olympus website. Operating environment Windows Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor • Data transfer is only guaranteed on computers with a factory installed OS.
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Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot. • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera’s battery compartment/card cover Using OLYMPUS Master...
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Click the [OLYMPUS Master] button. • The QuickTime installation screen is displayed. • You need QuickTime to use the OLYMPUS Master. The screen is not displayed if QuickTime 6 or later is already installed on the computer. → Go to Step 4.
• A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is displayed. You need Adobe Reader to be able to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. The screen is not displayed if Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer.
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Using OLYMPUS Master Follow the on-screen instructions. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed. Click [Finish]. • The screen returns to the first screen. When the screen prompting you to restart the PC, remove the CD-ROM and select one of options to restart computer...
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Double-click the [Installer] icon. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up. • When the licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click [Continue] and [Agree]. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.
Connecting the camera to a computer Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to your computer. Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera are off.
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When the camera is connected to the computer, the screen for selecting an image file operation is displayed. As OLYMPUS Master will be used to download images, click [Cancel]. • Mac OS X The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images.
Macintosh Double-click the [OLYMPUS Master] folder. • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time, the user data screen is displayed. Enter your name and the OLYMPUS Master serial number and select the country where you live.
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[Create and Share] button Displays the create and share menu. Exit button To exit OLYMPUS Master Click the (Exit button) on the main menu. • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Starting up OLYMPUS Master Description Downloads images from the camera or other media.
Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images You can save camera images on your computer. Click [Transfer Images] on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. Click [From Camera]. • The window for selecting images is displayed.
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To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the orange lamp on the camera is off. Prepare to disconnect the cable. For Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right-click the [Removable Disk] icon to display the menu.
Displaying camera images on a computer For Macintosh 1 Drag the [Untitled] or [NO_NAME] icon on the desktop and drop it to the trash icon. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. For Windows Me/2000/XP: • When you click Eject Hardware, a warning message may be displayed.
Viewing still pictures and movies Click [Browse Images] on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The "Browse Images" window is displayed. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • The camera switches to the view mode and the picture is enlarged.
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Viewing still pictures and movies To view a movie Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the "Browse Images" window. • The camera switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click playback button ( bottom of the screen.
Printing pictures Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu as an example. Click [Print Images] on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed. Click [Photo].
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Printing pictures Select the thumbnail image that you want to print and click [Add]. • A preview of the selected image is displayed on the layout. Select the number of copies. Click [Print]. • To return to the main menu, click [MENU] in the "Photo Print" window.
• If your computer is running Windows 98/98SE, you will need to install the USB driver. Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, double-click the file below that is locating on the OLYMPUS Note Master CD-ROM provided.
9 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE PROTECT There is no empty space in the internal memory, so it MEMORY FULL cannot record new data.
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The battery compartment/ card cover is open. CARD-COVER OPEN The card is not formatted. Error codes Close the battery compartment/card cover. Format the card. All data on the card will be deleted.
Troubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode.
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Shooting Possible cause Corrective action No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. The batteries are Replace the batteries with new ones. exhausted. The camera is in the Press playback mode. the shooting mode. The power is off. Turn on the camera.
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Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor does not turn on. The camera is in the sleep mode. The monitor is hard to see. The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Vertical lines appear on the monitor screen. The date recorded with the image data is wrong. The date/time is not set.
Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. The power is off. Press the power switch to turn the camera on, and press the mode. The camera is in the Press the shooting mode.
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Troubleshooting Possible cause The picture is too bright. The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. The subject was excessively illuminated. The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash.
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The camera is not recognized by the PC. The PC failed to Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, recognize the camera. and connect it again. The USB driver has not Uninstall and reinstall the OLYMPUS Master. been installed. Troubleshooting Ref. Page P.92 –...
List of menus Shooting mode menus ( Function BACKUP SLEEP VIDEO OUT MEMORY FORMAT CARD FORMAT) PIXEL MAPPING In the movie record mode ( Unavailable when the card is not inserted. Setting SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 YES, NO ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ, PORTUGUES 30sec, 1min, 3min, 10min...
Playback mode menus Function BACKUP* MEMORY SETUP (CARD SETUP) SLEEP VIDEO OUT Unavailable while playing a movie. Unavailable when the card is not inserted. Setting , CANCEL YES, NO , RESET, CANCEL ON, OFF, EXIT , EXIT ALL ERASE, MEMORY FORMAT ( FORMAT), CANCEL ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, РУССКИЙ,...
List of factory default settings Shooting mode Zoom Playback mode Other default settings SLEEP VIDEO OUT* * Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. AUTO Wide 2004.01.01 ENGLISH 30 sec NTSC or PAL...
List of items by shooting mode Shooting mode Item — — W (Wide) Zoom fixed MEMORY FORMAT CARD FORMAT) RESET BACKUP SLEEP VIDEO OUT * In the movie record mode, only HQ/SQ can be selected.
Camera maintenance Cleaning the camera Exterior: → Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
: 3,200,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.7" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm, f2.9 to 5.0 Photometric system : Center-weighted metering Shutter speed : 1 to 1/2000 sec. (NIGHT SCENE mode: 2 sec) Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to...
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Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation) 10% to 90% (storage) : 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries.
Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Glossary of terms Resolution The size of the picture expressed as the number of dots (pixels) that make up the image. For instance, a picture taken in 640 x 480 resolution is the same size as the PC screen when the monitor setting is 640 x 480. However, if the monitor setting is 1024 x 768, the picture only takes up part of the screen.
Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http:// www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Goods delivery: Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany...
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