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Olympus CAMEDIA D-630 ZOOM Advanced Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

D-630 ZOOM
FE-5500
X-600
Advanced
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.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update
or modify information contained in this manual.
Detailed explanations of all the
functions for getting the most out
of your camera.
Basic Operation
Shooting
Playing Back
Printing
Online Pictures
Camera Settings
Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Advanced 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: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). Basic This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-to- Manual follow explanations on how to take pictures and view them.

  • Page 3: Composition Of The Manual

    To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. To use OLYMPUS Master. Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to use this manual... 2 Composition of the manual ... 3 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 How to use the shooting button and playback button ...
  • Page 5 4 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -41 Recording movies Self-timer shooting Panorama shooting ... 44 Taking two-in-one pictures Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) Adjusting picture coloration When the brightness of the subject and the background are different (METERING) Taking pictures in low light conditions (ISO) ...
  • Page 6 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 90 Installing OLYMPUS Master ... 91 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 95 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ... 96 Displaying camera images on a computer ... 98 Downloading and saving images ... 98 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 100 Printing pictures ...
  • Page 7 10 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 121 Menu list... 122 List of factory default settings... 125 Scene and shooting functions ... 126 Names of parts... 127 Camera ...

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Now all you have to do is simply press the buttons on your digital camera. By setting the menus, you can easily do things like adjust the coloration of your picture or brightness of the monitor.

  • Page 9: How To Use The Shooting Button And Playback Button

    How to use the shooting button and playback button This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken. To switch between the two modes, use # and $. Press $ on its own, to turn the camera on in playback mode.

  • Page 10: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode

    How to use the shooting button and playback button (Turning the camera on in playback mode With the camera off, press $. • The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. POWER switch (The lens is retracted.

  • Page 11: Switching Between Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    How to use the shooting button and playback button (Switching between shooting mode and playback mode Press # or $ to switch between shooting mode and playback mode. To take pictures (shooting mode) 2560 2560 1920 1920 • The subject is displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 12: How To Use The Direct Buttons

    How to use the direct buttons The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ. (Shooting mode $ (Playback) button Enables playback mode Zoom button W : For wide-angle photography T : For telephoto photography af (Scene mode) button For selecting the scene settings stored in the camera according to the shooting conditions and for recording movie.

  • Page 13: Playback Mode

    (Playback mode # (Shooting) button Enables shooting mode S (Erase) button Erases picture displayed on the monitor Zoom button G : For index display U : For close-up playback How to use the direct buttons gP. 11 gP. 64 gP. 52...

  • Page 14: Using The Direct Buttons

    How to use the direct buttons Using the direct buttons Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad d) and Z to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and make each setting. How to set the flash mode using d# is shown below.

  • Page 15: How To Use The Menus

    How to use the menus The menu is displayed on the monitor when Z is pressed in shooting mode or playback mode. This menu is used to make all camera settings. About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Menus are divided into shortcut menus and mode menus.

  • Page 16: Shortcut Menus

    How to use the menus Shortcut menus Still picture INFO MODE MENU Still picture/Movie gP. 47 MODE MENU gP. 48 gP. 25 Movie gP. 54 MOVIE PLAY INFO gP. 62 gP. 62 gP. 55 MODE MENU gP. 62 gP. 62...

  • Page 17: Mode Menu

    Mode menu CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM METERING MEMORY/ PANORAMA CARD tab 2 IN 1 SETUP tab CAMERA For setting shooting- related functions. MEMORY/ For formatting the internal CARD memory or card. For backing up the internal memory to the card. SETUP tab For making basic camera settings and settings that make the camera easier to use.

  • Page 18: Using The Menus

    How to use the menus Using the menus Use the arrow pad (ac Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and make settings. This section explains how to use the menus. Ex: Making the [FILE NAME] setting Press Z in shooting mode.
  • Page 19 Press ac to select the [SETUP] tab, and press d. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad. Press ac to select [FILE NAME], and press d. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad.

  • Page 20: How To Read The Procedure Pages

    How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. (This indicates shooting mode or playback mode. Both modes can be used when both icons are shown. g“How to use the shooting button and playback button”...

  • Page 21: Tips Before You Start Taking Pictures

    2 Tips before you start taking pictures Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting your camera to the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, or the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want…...

  • Page 22: Holding The Camera

    Holding the camera Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the precise moment that the shutter button is pressed. Picture where subject is not clearly defined To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides.

  • Page 23: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

    If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame.

  • Page 24: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus. The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.

  • Page 25: Record Mode

    Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P. 26. Still picture record modes Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to record.

  • Page 26: Movie Record Modes

    Record mode Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Record mode Image size 2560 × 1920 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 Movies Record mode Image size 320 ×...

  • Page 27: To Change The Record Mode

    Note • The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording times listed in the table are approximate. • The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.

  • Page 28: Recording Pictures

    Recording pictures Pictures 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 pictures. The card has greater capacity than the internal memory, and so is able to store more pictures. The card is convenient, for example, when you are traveling and you want to take a lot of pictures.

  • Page 29: Using A Card (Optional)

    • xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1 GB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“Formatting” (P. 66)
  • Page 30 Using a card (optional) Open the battery compartment/ card cover. (Inserting the card Orient the card and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is inserted fully.

  • Page 31: Removing The Card

    (Removing the card Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. •...

  • Page 32: Basic Shooting Functions

    With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All...

  • Page 33: Selecting A Shooting Mode According To The Situation

    Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE) The function allows you to select the scene settings stored in the camera according to the shooting conditions. Each scene mode features preset settings such as white balance, exposure, and shutter speed, letting you take pictures just by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 34: Self Portrait

    Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation n NIGHT+PORTRAIT* Suitable for taking pictures of your subject in the evening or at night. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure that you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. R NIGHT SCENE* Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night.

  • Page 35: Take The Picture

    Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Select shooting scene mode and press Z. • After the sample image was displayed, for what kind of shooting situation is suitable will be displayed. Take the picture. TIPS • The settings that can be made vary according to each mode. g“Scene and shooting functions”...

  • Page 36: Zooming In On A Distant Subject

    Zooming in on a distant subject You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged on the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, the area at the center of the image captured by the CCD is cropped and enlarged.

  • Page 37: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the digital zoom To use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [ON], and press Z. Press T on the zoom button. Optical zoom 2560 1920 2560 1920 The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom.

  • Page 38: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro)

    Taking close-up pictures (macro) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (10 cm/3.9" to 60 cm/23.6"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 10 cm/3.9" to your subject (when the optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle).

  • Page 39: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.6 m (0.7 ft. to 12 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.6 m to 2.1 m (2.0 ft. to 6.9 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

  • Page 40: Flash Off

    Flash shooting 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 shooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash. Note •...

  • Page 41: Additional Shooting Functions

    Use the self-timer function to take group photos at school reunions or birthday parties. To combine two pictures into one... You can take two consecutive shots and turn them into one combined picture. * Requires Olympus xD-Picture Card sold separately.

  • Page 42: Recording Movies

    Recording movies This function is for recording movies. The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie. Although the camera maintains the correct exposure during movie recording even if your subject moves, the focus and zoom will be locked so it will be out of focus if the distance to the subject is changed. These movies can be played back on the camera.

  • Page 43: Self-Timer Shooting

    Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures when you want to be included in the photograph. Press cY. • The self-timer settings screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons”...

  • Page 44: Panorama Shooting

    Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD- Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. Top menu [MODE MENU] Use the arrow pad to choose at which edge you want to connect the pictures.
  • Page 45 • Panorama mode can only be used when there is a card in the camera. Moreover, panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash is not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. Panorama shooting...

  • Page 46: Taking Two-In-One Pictures 2 In 1

    Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. This way you can enjoy having two subjects in one. Top menu [MODE MENU] Take the first picture while observing your subject on the monitor.

  • Page 47: Adjusting Picture Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. Top menu Press ac to make adjustments, and press Z.

  • Page 48: Adjusting Picture Coloration

    Adjusting picture coloration The color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the white balance, you can achieve more natural-looking colors.

  • Page 49: When The Brightness Of The Subject And The Background Are Different (Metering)

    When the brightness of the subject and the background are different (METERING) There are two ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Meters the brightness over a wide area with emphasis on the center of the screen. In this mode, subject can be shot with avarage overall brightness of the scene.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures In Low Light Conditions (Iso)

    Taking pictures in low light conditions (ISO) The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting picture, which may give it a grainy appearance.

  • Page 51: Playback

    That’s no way to record important memories! With a digital camera, you can review your pictures immediately. Just play the picture back as soon as you’ve taken it. If you don’t like what you see, erase and take it again.

  • Page 52: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing back still pictures When a card is in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card. Press $. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...

  • Page 53: Selecting The Number Of Pictures

    Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9, and 16. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [4], [9], or [16], and press Z. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you rotate such pictures 90°...

  • Page 54: Slideshow

    Playing back still pictures Note • The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures that have been edited on a computer, and pictures taken with another camera. • New picture orientations are saved even if the power is turned off. Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after another.

  • Page 55: Playing Back Movies

    Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the camera automatically returns to the beginning of the movie and displays the [MOVIE PLAY] menu.

  • Page 56: Editing Still Pictures (Black & White/Sepia/ )

    Editing still pictures (BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK & WHITE This function lets you save black & white versions of your pictures. SEPIA This function lets you save sepia versions of your pictures.
  • Page 57 Editing still pictures (BLACK&WHITE/SEPIA/Q) Note • [BLACK & WHITE], [SEPIA], and [Q] are not available in the following cases: Movies, pictures that have been edited on a computer, pictures taken with another camera, or when there is insufficient space in the internal memory or card.

  • Page 58: Creating An Index

    Creating an index 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored as a still picture. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] • When there is insufficient space in the internal memory or card, a warning screen is displayed before returning to the [EDIT] screen.
  • Page 59 TIPS • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. Record mode when the movie was shot Record mode when stored as an index Note • The interval between the frames that are automatically extracted varies depending on the length of the movie.

  • Page 60: Playback On A Tv

    Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. For a movie, the recorded sound is also played back along with the movie. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Camera

    Video output selection You can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure to set the [VIDEO OUT] setting accordingly. Change the video signal type before connecting the AV cable.

  • Page 62: Displaying Detailed Shooting Information

    Displaying detailed shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 129). Top menu [INFO] • Each time you select [INFO] from the top menu, the information display is alternately turned on and off.

  • Page 63: Copying Pictures To A Card (Backup)

    Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP) 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 inserted.

  • Page 64: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or card at once. • When you want to erase pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card.

  • Page 65: All-Frame Erase

    All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [YES], and press Z. • All the pictures are erased. [MEMORY(CARD)] [ALL ERASE] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT Erasing pictures ALL ERASE...

  • Page 66: Formatting

    • To format the internal memory, do not insert the card. • To format the card, have it inserted. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.

  • Page 67: Settings

    6 Settings Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn’t all. For example, you can adjust the brightness of the monitor depending on the place where you use the camera, such as outdoor or indoor.

  • Page 68: Saving Camera Settings (All Reset)

    Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by [ALL RESET] are listed below. The [ALL RESET] setting ([ON]/[OFF]) applies to all modes. It applies whether the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode.

  • Page 69: Changing The Display Language

    Select a language, and press Z. TIPS To increase the number of languages → You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the online help in the OLYMPUS Master software.

  • Page 70: Sets The Beep Sound For Operation/Warning

    Sets the beep sound for operation/ warning You can adjust the volume of the camera’s sound. Choose from [HIGH] or [LOW]. You can turn the sound off completely by setting [OFF]. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH], and press Z.

  • Page 71: Resetting The File Name (File Name)

    Resetting the 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. Folder name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P M D D * * * * .

  • Page 72: Checking The Image Processing Function (Pixel Mapping)

    Checking the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) 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 at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping function.

  • Page 73: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each picture, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] Press ac to select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year), [D-M-Y] (Day/...

  • Page 74: Printing Pictures

    7 Printing pictures Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first.

  • Page 75: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    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. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.

  • Page 76: Printing Pictures

    Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. The basic printing method for printing one picture is shown below. One print of your selected picture will be printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed.
  • Page 77 Press Z without changing the [SIZE] or [BORDERLESS] settings. • When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, go to Step 6. Press bd to select the picture you want to print, and press Z. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. Select [OK], and press Z.
  • Page 78 Direct printing (PictBridge) In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press b. • A message is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer. Note • When the [USB] mode is set to [PC], the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is not displayed in Step 4.

  • Page 79: Other Print Modes And Print Settings

    Other print modes and print settings There are many other print modes available besides the basic mode. Even within the same mode, you have the choice of setting a border or the paper size. Follow the operation guide for the screens shown below. Selecting a print mode PRINT Prints the selected picture.
  • Page 80 Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the picture you want to print Press bd to select the picture you want to print. You can also make your selection by pressing the zoom button, and using the index display. PRINT Prints one copy of the picture. SINGLE PRINT Makes a print reservation for the picture.

  • Page 81: If An Error Code Is Displayed

    If an error code is displayed If an error code is displayed 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 The camera is not connected to the printer NO CONNECTION correctly.

  • Page 82: Print Settings (Dpof)

    Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations 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 pictures stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.
  • Page 83 TIPS Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). Increasing the dpi when printing a picture produces a finer print. However, as the resolution of the picture is not changed, the size of the print will be smaller.

  • Page 84: Single-Frame Reservation

    Print settings (DPOF) Single-frame reservation How to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings. Top menu [MODE MENU] • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. • If data is already stored on the card, the [<PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is displayed, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.

  • Page 85: All-Frame Reservation

    The reservation is made. Press Z. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. Select [END]. • The [<PRINT ORDER] screen is displayed. Press b until you return to the playback screen. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints or print the date and time the picture was taken.

  • Page 86: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    Print settings (DPOF) (To set the date/time printing data Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press Z. The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data, press Z to complete the print...
  • Page 87 (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [KEEP], and press Z. • If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the [<PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is not displayed. Select [<], and press Z. Select the picture with the reservation you want to cancel, and press Z.

  • Page 88: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    8 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Viewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or arrange them by date or category, or attach...

  • Page 89: Flow

    If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files on xD-Picture Card may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 90: Using Olympus Master

    CD-ROM. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Download images from the camera or...

  • Page 91: Installing Olympus Master

    Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment...
  • Page 92 • Turn off the camera • Open the battery compartment/card cover Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.
  • Page 93 “Yes”. • A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer.
  • Page 94 Double-click the “Installer” icon. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Agree” to proceed with the installation. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.

  • Page 95: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the camera to a computer Use a recommended 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 lens is retracted. • The lamp is off. Plug the USB cable provided into the USB port on the computer.

  • Page 96: Starting Up Olympus Master

    Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon desktop. • The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.
  • Page 97 “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus. (To exit OLYMPUS Master Click the “Exit” • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Starting up OLYMPUS Master...

  • Page 98: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer

    • The lamp on the camera blinks orange while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. • Open the battery compartment/card cover. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. on the OLYMPUS Master main...

  • Page 99: Windows 98Se

    (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the lamp on the camera is not blinking orange. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon and right-click the “Removable Disk”...

  • Page 100: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies

    Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. on the OLYMPUS Master main Thumbnail...

  • Page 101: Printing Pictures

    Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. Click “Print Images” menu. • The print menu is displayed. Description on the OLYMPUS Master main Printing pictures at the 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 102 Printing pictures Click “Photo” • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to “Print Date”, and select between “Date”...

  • Page 103: To Download And Save Images To A Computer Without Using Olympus Master

    To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master Click “Print”. • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Photo Print” window. To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage.

  • Page 104: Appendix

    9 Appendix Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding the terms used in this manual.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE- PROTECT The internal memory > has no available space, and cannot record new MEMORY FULL data. The card has no available space, and cannot record new data (e.g.
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting Monitor indication When the camera is used for the first time or the battery has been removed for a long time, Y/M/D the date and time return to the factory default setting. The battery power is BATTERY exhausted. EMPTY This card cannot be used with this camera CARD SETUP...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera The battery power is Charge the battery. exhausted. The cold is temporarily Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket affecting battery for a while.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* inside the camera. The brightness of the monitor is not adjusted properly. The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Vertical lines appear on the monitor screen during shooting. The date recorded with the image data is wrong.
  • Page 109 Possible cause Corrective action The monitor goes off. The camera is in the Operate the camera (press the shutter button sleep mode. or zoom button). The flash does not fire. ]. Select a flash mode other than [ The flash is set to [ The subject is If you want the flash to fire on a brightly illuminated.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. A card is inserted in the camera. The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF was taken. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.
  • Page 111 Possible cause Corrective action The center of the subject If the center of the subject is too bright, the is too bright. image as a whole emerges darker. Adjust the exposure compensation toward plus (+). Bright subjects such as Adjust the exposure compensation toward snow will turn out darker plus (+).
  • Page 112 Remove the USB cable, and start again from Step 1 of “Printing pictures”. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and connect it again. Install OLYMPUS Master. Ref. page P. 72 – Ref.

  • Page 113: Camera Care

    Camera care (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 wrung well.

  • Page 114: Ac Adapter (Optional)

    AC adapter (optional) An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. AC wall outlet Power plug TIPS •...

  • Page 115: Safety Precautions

    • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus lithium ion battery is intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. To find out whether your camera can be used with the battery, read your camera’s manual.

  • Page 116: Lcd Monitor

    • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing...

  • Page 117: Disclaimer Of Warranty

    Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.

  • Page 118: Fcc Notice

    - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the...

  • Page 119: Glossary Of Terms

    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. Contrast Detection Method This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the level of contrast in the subject.

  • Page 120: Noise Reduction

    Glossary of terms Noise reduction When shooting in a dark place, the shutter speed will be slow due to less exposure of the CCD. When shooting in long exposure, a signal is generated even from the unexposed part of the CCD, and will be recorded as noise. When the noise reduction activates, the camera automatically reduces the noise and makes clear shooting possible.

  • Page 121: Miscellaneous

    10 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 8. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are displayed on the monitor, and the lists of the top menus and mode menus.

  • Page 122: Menu List

    Menu list Shooting mode (f) P i h k l j n R l n Top menu MODE MENU Unavailable while playing a movie. Unavailable when the card is not inserted. In the movie record mode ( Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM* METERING...
  • Page 123 Playback mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT MEMORY (CARD) SETUP INFO Unavailable when the card is not inserted. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Setting +90°, 0°, -90° < <, U BLACK &...
  • Page 124 Menu list Playback mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU MOVIE PLAY INFO Unavailable when the card is not inserted. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item EDIT INDEX MEMORY ALL ERASE (CARD) MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP SETUP...

  • Page 125: List Of Factory Default Settings

    List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Zoom FLASH MODE METERING & DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 REC VIEW FILE NAME Playback mode INFO < Others ALL RESET VIDEO OUT * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.

  • Page 126: Scene And Shooting Functions

    Scene and shooting functions Some settings may not be available depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to the table below. Shooting mode Function & Optical zoom METERING DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING...

  • Page 127: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Camera Lens Connector cover P. 60, 76, 95, 114 Shutter button g P. 23 Flash g P. 39 POWER switch g P. 9 Self-timer lamp g Multi-connector g DC-IN jack g P. 43 Microphone P. 42 P. 60, 76, 95 P.
  • Page 128 Names of parts Monitor g P. 72 Lamp g Playback button ($) g Erase button (S) g Arrow pad Macro button (&)g Self-timer button (Y) g Zoom button (W/T, GU) P. 36, 52 P. 9, 10, 29, 95, 99 Shooting button (#) g Tripod socket P.

  • Page 129: Monitor Indications

    Monitor indications (Shooting modes ISO100 ISO100 2560 2560 1920 1920 Still picture Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Metering 3 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 4 Battery check 5 Green lamp 6 Flash stand-by Flash charge 7 Macro mode 8 Flash mode 9 Self-timer 10 Record mode 11 Image size...
  • Page 130 Names of parts Item 15 White balance 16 Memory * * [IN] is displayed when the internal memory is used. [xD] is displayed when the card is used. Indications 5, 3, 1, > [IN], [xD] Ref. page P. 48 P. 28...
  • Page 131 (Playback mode In the playback mode, the [INFO] setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set on are shown below. g“Displaying detailed shooting information” (P. 62) 100-0005 0005 SIZE SIZE : : 2560 1920 2560...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. 2 IN 1 ...46 AC adapter...114 AF target mark ...23 ALL INDEX...79 ALL PRINT...79 ALL RESET...68 All-frame erase R ...65 All-frame reservation U...85 Auto focus ...24 Auto-flash...39 AV cable...60 BACKUP ...63 Battery...115...
  • Page 133 MULTI PRINT ...79 NIGHT SCENE R ...34 NIGHT+PORTRAIT Z ...34 Noise reduction ...34, 120 NTSC ...61, 120 Number of storable still pictures...26 OLYMPUS Master ...90, 96 Optical zoom ...36 PAL ...61, 120 PANORAMA ...44 PC ...95 PictBridge...75, 120 Picture rotation y ...53 PIXEL MAPPING ...72...
  • Page 134 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 Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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