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 (About the SP-310 and SP-350 This reference manual is for both the SP-310 and SP-350. The camera illustrations shown in this manual are based on the SP-350. The model name is specified when a function or configuration is unique to one model.
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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9 Mode dial...
Page 5 Using commercially available external flashes (SP-350) ... 48 Using the slave flash ... 49 Recording movies Camera movement compensation Recording sound with movies 4 Advanced shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -53 Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures...
Page 6 Table of Contents 6 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 78 Playing back still pictures Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR)... 80 Picture rotation Playing back movies Selecting the position to begin movie playback...
Page 7 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 141 Installing OLYMPUS Master ... 142 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 146 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ... 147 Displaying camera images on a computer ... 149 Downloading and saving images ... 149 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 151 Printing pictures ...
Page 8 Table of Contents 10 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 155 Troubleshooting ... 156 Error messages... 156 Troubleshooting ... 158 Camera care ...
Page 9: Basic Operation
1 Basic operation Basic operation Are you ever overwhelmed by all of the advanced shooting and editing functions? Professional photographers use these functions to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by pressing the buttons on your digital camera. You can use the various functions available to adjust the brightness and white balance of your pictures, alter the focusing range, and...
Page 10: Mode Dial
Mode dial This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Use the mode dial to make settings. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on. (About the mode dial h This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject.
Page 11 Mode dial Mode dial notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode dial necessary for operating functions. This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n. This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the following modes: hPASMrfn.
Page 12: Direct Buttons
Direct buttons This camera features buttons for setting functions directly. The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode. Using the direct buttons in shooting mode # button (Flash mode) Selects the flash mode. [ button (AE lock)/Custom button Locks the exposure.
Page 13: Using The Direct Buttons In Playback Mode
Using the direct buttons in playback mode S button (Erase) Erases pictures displayed on the monitor. < button (Print) Prints pictures displayed on the monitor. DISP./GUIDE button Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its function. Press this button repeatedly during playback to change the display in the following order.
Page 14: Menus
Menus Set the mode dial to any mode and press Z to display the menus on the monitor. Menus are used to make each camera setting. About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Shortcut menus For setting menu items directly.
Page 15: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus (Shooting mode For still pictures (default value) MODE MENU OK HOLD RESET RESET HOLD (Playback mode For still pictures EDIT ALBUM MODE MENU CALENDAR OK HOLD ALBUM ENTRY ALBUM ENTRY HOLD In album playback mode For still pictures CLOSE ALBUM ALBUM MENU SEL.
Page 16: Mode Menu
Menus Mode menu (Shooting mode CAMERA For setting shooting-related functions. PICTURE For setting picture-related functions, such as record mode and white balance. MEMORY/ For formatting internal memory or a card. Also saves internal memory CARD tab data to a card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera easier to use.
Page 17: Using The Menus
Using the menus Use the arrow pad and Z to set menu items. Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings. Ex: Setting [ISO] Set the mode dial to any of the following modes: PASMrfn.
Page 18 Menus Press sr to select the [ISO], and press q. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select and make settings with the arrow pad. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. Press sr to select [AUTO], [64], [100], [200], or [400], and press Z.
Page 19: Using The Guide Function
Using the GUIDE function This camera has a GUIDE function. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menu display in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide explaining the menus. With a menu selected, hold down the DISP./GUIDE button. •...
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 the position of the mode dial. If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used in any of these modes.
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 the mode dial to h and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want.
Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the camera on and off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. (Turning the camera on Set the mode dial to any mode, and press the POWER button. • The monitor turns on. • When you turn on the camera in shooting mode, the lens extends. (Turning the camera off Press the POWER button.
Page 23: When To Use The Monitor And Viewfinder
When to use the monitor and viewfinder You can take pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Use the one that is most apt for the situation. To turn the monitor on or off, press the g“Direct buttons” (P. 12) You can check the picture area that the camera actually Advantages...
Page 24: If The Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If the 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 25: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
TIPS To focus on the subject in the center of the frame g“AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA)” (P. 57) When the frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure g“AE lock” (P. 61) To fix the focus g“AF lock”...
Page 26: Record Mode
Picture with high number of pixels Picture with low number of pixels Compression Image size 3072 × 2304 (SP-310) 3264 × 2448 (SP-350) 2592 × 1944 2288 × 1712 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 ×...
Page 27: Image Size
You can also view the data with Photoshop software by installing the Plug-in available from the Olympus website. Raw data cannot be displayed using ordinary software, and print reservations cannot be made.
Page 28: Movie Record Modes
Record mode Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time For still pictures (SP-310) Record Image size mode 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2048 3072 × 2304 3072 × 2048 2592 ×...
Page 29 For still pictures (SP-350) Record Image size mode 3264 × 2448 3264 × 2448 3264 × 2176 3264 × 2448 3264 × 2176 2592 × 1944 2288 × 1712 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 ×...
Page 30: For Movies
Record mode For movies Record mode Image size 640 × 480 (30 frames/sec.) 640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 1/200 1/200 F4.0 F4.0 1600 × 1200 1600 1200 Number of storable still pictures TIPS •...
Page 31: Changing The Record Mode
Changing the record mode Top menu [MODE MENU] • For hn: Top menu For still pictures, select from [RAW], [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2]. • [RAW] cannot be set in h or f mode. • If you select [RAW], see “(JPEG copy” (P.
Page 32 Record mode (JPEG copy Pictures taken in the raw data format can be stored in JPEG format at the same time as they are recorded in raw data. To record pictures in JPEG format you can select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2] for the record mode, but you cannot select the image size.
Page 33: The Internal Memory And Memory Card
The internal memory and memory card Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory. Pictures can also be recorded to an optional xD-Picture Card (“card”). The card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internal memory of the camera.
Page 34: The Card
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 (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format the card on this camera before use. g“Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)”...
Page 35: Inserting The Card
(Inserting the card Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card straight in. • Insert the card until it clicks into place. • Inserting the card in the wrong direction or at an angle may damage the contacts and prevent the card from being removed.
Page 36: Basic Shooting Functions
3 Basic shooting functions Basic shooting functions A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings.
Page 37: Selecting A Scene Mode According To The Situation
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation This function allows you to select from 24 f modes set to the shooting conditions. When you select a scene according to the situation or conditions, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings. (f mode B Portrait Suitable for taking portrait pictures.
Page 38: Self Portrait
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation W Candle Suitable for capturing the atmosphere of a candle-lit scene. Warm colors are reproduced. R Self Portrait Suitable for taking self-portrait pictures. c Available Light Portrait Suitable for shooting subjects in low light conditions without a flash. S Sunset Suitable for taking pictures of the evening sunlight.
Page 39 i Auction Suitable for taking pictures of merchandise. The camera takes 3 pictures in succession at the best size while automatically adjusting the exposure. e Shoot & Select1 / f Shoot & Select2 Pictures are taken in succession. You can erase unwanted pictures before saving the ones you want.
Page 40: Take The Picture
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation Press sr to select a scene, and press Z. Take the picture. • For shoot & select, hold down the shutter button. • To change the scene, press r. Or, press Z to display the top menu and select [SCENE].
Page 41: Zooming In On Your Subject
Zooming in on your subject Using the zoom 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 42: Using Macro/Super Macro Mode
Zooming in on your subject Note • Taking a picture with the digital zoom may cause the picture to appear grainy. Using macro/super macro mode Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (wide-angle: 20 cm/7.9 in. to 50 cm/19.7 in.;...
Page 43: 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. 0.4 m to 3.8 m (1.3 ft. to 12.5 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.4 m to 2.2 m (1.3 ft. to 7.2 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Page 44 Flash shooting Note • Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement. Press the # button repeatedly to set the flash mode.
Page 45: Flash Intensity Control
TIPS The orange lamp blinks or [BUSY] is displayed. j The flash is charging. Wait until the orange lamp beside the viewfinder turns off. Note • The flash does not fire in the following situations: High-speed sequential shooting, auto bracketing, super macro shooting, and panorama shooting.
Page 46: Synchro
Flash shooting Synchro Select the flash timing. #SYNC1 (front curtain) #SYNC2 (rear curtain) When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec. rear curtain sec. Shutter closes Top menu [MODE MENU] [#SYNC1] / [#SYNC2] The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. With the rear curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes.
Page 47: Selecting The Flash (Flash)
Selecting the flash ( Q FLASH) Selecting the flash (FLASH) Using the external flash (optional) (SP-350) Various types of flash shooting are possible with the Olympus FL series external flashes. The external flash can be used either by itself or together with the built-in flash.
Page 48: Using Commercially Available External Flashes (Sp-350)
For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to P. 167. The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. Attach the external flash to the hot shoe and connect it to the camera.
Page 49: Using The Slave Flash
Turn on the external flash. • Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on. Set the mode that automatically controls the amount of light emitted by the external flash. Also set the ISO sensitivity and aperture on the external flash to match the camera’s settings.
Page 50: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. Compose your picture. • You can use the zoom lever to enlarge your subject. Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The orange lamp blinks while the movie is being saved. •...
Page 51: Camera Movement Compensation
Note • The remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the internal memory or card again after formatting it with your camera. g“Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)” (P. 107) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus are not available. Camera movement compensation This function reduces the blur incurred by camera movement when taking movies.
Page 52: Recording Sound With Movies
Recording movies Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. Top menu [MODE MENU] Note • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly by the built-in microphone. g“Using the menus”...
Page 53: Advanced Shooting Functions
4 Advanced shooting functions Advanced shooting functions Letting the camera select the optimal settings is simple and easy, but if you want, you can be a lot more creative. Now that you have mastered basic operation, you can start enjoying your camera’s more advanced functions.
Page 54: Changing The Aperture Value For Shooting Pictures
Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.
Page 55: Changing The Shutter Speed For Shooting Pictures
Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. Setting a fast shutter speed lets you capture fast-moving action as though it was stopped in motion.
Page 56: Changing The Aperture Value And Shutter Speed For Shooting Pictures
Changing the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. Adjust the aperture and shutter speed. : Closes the aperture (increases the aperture value). : Opens the aperture (decreases the aperture value).
Page 57: Focusing Applications
Focusing applications AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA) This function allows you to select how the camera focuses on your subject. iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to focus on. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.
Page 58: Manual Focus (Focus Mode)
Focusing applications Manual focus (FOCUS MODE) If the subject cannot be accurately focused on with auto focus, set manual focus and manually adjust the focus. Top menu [MODE MENU] Press sr to set the focus. • During operation, the focus area is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus area is correct.
Page 59: Fulltime Af
Fulltime AF Fulltime AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. The focusing time is reduced, so you won’t miss snapshot opportunities. Also, the subject is automatically kept in focus during movie recording.
Page 60: Af Illuminator
Focusing applications TIPS To save the locked focus position after taking a picture (AF memory) j Hold down the [ button for more than 1 second to display the AF memory mark. The focus is locked while the AF memory mark is displayed. Press the [ button again to cancel the AF memory.
Page 61: Changing The Area For Measuring The Brightness Of A Subject
Changing the area for measuring the Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP/Spot) brightness of a subject (ESP/ n ) When taking pictures against backlight, the face of the subject may appear darker. With spot metering, the picture can be taken based on the brightness at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light in the background.
Page 62 AE lock Compose your picture so that you can lock the exposure, and press the [ button. g “Direct buttons” (P. 12) • The meter reading is saved. • To reset the AE lock, press the [ button again. Press the [ button to engage and disengage the AE lock.
Page 63: Changing Iso Sensitivity (Iso)
Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions of the subject. 64/100/200/ With a low ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images in 400 (SP-310) daylight. With a high ISO setting, you can shoot in dark places. 50/100/200/ 400 (SP-350)
Page 64: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the white balance TIPS • Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to their real shades. To prevent the picture from getting brighter, adjust toward [–] when shooting dark subjects. Note •...
Page 65 Top menu [MODE MENU] [AUTO] / [PRESET] / [V] (When [PRESET] is selected Select a white balance setting, and press Z. (When [V] is selected With the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen displayed, point the camera at a sheet of white paper. •...
Page 66: White Balance Compensation
Adjusting the white balance Note • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • When taking pictures with the white balance on a setting other than [AUTO], play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor. •...
Page 67: Adjusting A Picture For Recording
Adjusting a picture for recording (SHARPNESS/ CONTRAST/SATURATION) These functions adjust the sharpness, contrast and color strength of a picture. SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the picture. CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of the picture. For example, you can make pictures with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid.
Page 68: Reducing Picture Noise (Noise Reduction)
Reducing picture noise (NOISE REDUCTION) When shooting in dark places, shutter speeds become slower as there is less light focused on the CCD. During long exposures, signals are generated by parts of the CCD where no light is focused and are recorded on the picture as noise.
Page 69: Additional Shooting Functions
5 Additional shooting functions Additional shooting functions At a party or family gathering... Use the self-timer function to take group photos at school reunions or birthday parties. At a sporting event... Use sequential shooting mode to take a succession of shots of a goal and pick out the best ones later.
Page 70: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing (7). Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the record mode setting.
Page 71: Timelapse Shooting
Select the exposure differential and number of shots and press Z. Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button. Note •...
Page 72: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting Press Z. Press the shutter button. • The first picture is taken, and the pictures thereafter are automatically taken. • During timelapse, the L mark lights. • When recording to either the internal memory or the card, and after the first picture is taken, the camera enters sleep mode.
Page 73: Panorama Shooting
• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot. Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus cards (xD- Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software.
Page 74: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
• During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting, and recording sound with still pictures are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures.
Page 75: Changing The Monitor Display (Disp./Guide)
Take the picture. • When recording starts, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record. TIPS • H is displayed when still pictures with sound are played back. During playback, sound is output from the speaker. The volume can be adjusted. g“Setting camera sounds (8/BEEP/SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME)”...
Page 76: Histogram
Changing the monitor display (y) Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly. • Press the DISP./GUIDE button to change the display in the following order. g“Direct buttons” (P. 12) Displays the regular shooting information. 1/200 1/200 × 1600 1600 1200 1200 The monitor turns off. TIPS •...
Page 77: Frame Assist
Top menu [MODE MENU] TIPS How to read the histogram 1 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly black. 2 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly white. 3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the AF target mark.
Page 78: Playback
6 Playback Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren’t you sometimes disappointed with the results when you do eventually see them? Pictures of blurred scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene because you weren’t sure whether they would come out or not.
Page 79: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing back still pictures The pictures on a card are played back if a card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card to play back pictures stored in the internal memory. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...
Page 80: Playing Back Pictures In A Calendar (Calendar)
Playing back still pictures Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR) This function allows you to display the pictures you have taken in a calendar format. When a still picture or movie is recorded, it is automatically registered to the calendar by the date of recording.
Page 81: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies This function lets you playback movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select the movie that you want to play, then display the top menu. Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] •...
Page 82: Selecting The Position To Begin Movie Playback (Index Play)
Playing back movies Selecting the position to begin movie playback (INDEX PLAY) This function displays a movie with a time index, allowing you to play back the movie from the desired frame. Top menu [MODE MENU] Press srpq to select a frame. •...
Page 83: Playing Back Albums
Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be entered in albums. You can enter up to 100 pictures into each of the available 12 albums. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software, you can enter pictures from a computer into an album on a card.
Page 84 Playing back albums Select the album entry method. SEL. IMAGE SET CALENDAR Selects a date on the SET ALL Press pq to select an album, and press Z. (SEL. IMAGE Press srpq to select a picture to enter the album, and press Z. •...
Page 85: Viewing Pictures In Albums (Sel. Album)
(SET CALENDAR Press srpq to select the date with pictures to enter in the album, and press Z. Select [YES], and press Z. (SET ALL Select [PHOTO], [MOVIE] or [0], and press Z. Select [YES], and press Z. Note • The same picture cannot be entered in multiple albums. Viewing pictures in albums (SEL.
Page 86: Selecting An Album Cover (Select Title Image)
Playing back albums Press srpq to select an album to view, and press Z. • The title image for each album is displayed. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want. : Displays the next picture. : Displays the previous picture. s : Jumps to the picture 10 frames back.
Page 87: Undoing Album Entries (Undo Entry)
Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY) You can cancel pictures entered in an album. The picture will still be saved on the card. This only removes the picture from the album. Select the album containing the picture to undo, then display the top menu. Top menu [ALBUM MENU] Select the album undo method,...
Page 88: Erasing Pictures From Albums
Playing back albums Erasing pictures from albums You can erase pictures entered in an album. Unlike undoing album pictures, this erases the picture from the card. Display and erase a picture from an album. Note • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures.
Page 89: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or the card one after another. You can select from 9 different transition effects. Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. NORMAL The pictures are played back one at a time. SCROLL The current picture scrolls off the screen to the left as the next picture scrolls onto the screen from the right.
Page 90 Slideshow Top menu [MODE MENU] • For album playback mode: Top menu Select a transition effect for the slideshow, and press Z. • The slideshow starts. • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing Z. Note •...
Page 91: Adding Sound To Still Pictures
Adding sound to still pictures Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Select the still picture to which you want to add sound and display the top menu.
Page 92: Editing Still Pictures (Raw Data Edit/ / /Redeye Fix/ Black & White/Sepia)
Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/ Q / Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Resizing/Trimming/REDEYE FIX/ BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) P /REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. RAW DATA EDIT Adjusts the pictures recorded in raw data format and stores them as new pictures in JPEG format.
Page 93 Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) Edit the picture. (When [RAW DATA EDIT] is selected 1 Select an editing option, and press Z. 2 When you have finished editing the data, press Z. 3 Select [OK], and press Z. (When [Q] is selected 1 Select [640 ×...
Page 94 Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) (When [BLACK & WHITE] or [SEPIA] is selected 1 Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. Note •...
Page 95: Creating Composite Pictures
Creating composite pictures (FRAME/ TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) This function lets you add frames, titles or a calendar to still pictures and save them as new pictures. You can also create an index layout of selected pictures and save it as a new picture. The following picture composite operations are possible.
Page 96 Creating composite pictures (FRAME/TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) (When [TITLE] is selected 1 Press pq to select a picture, and press Z. 2 Press pq to select a title, and press • Press sr to rotate the picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. 3 Adjust the position and size of the title, and press Z.
Page 97 Creating composite pictures (FRAME/TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) (When [LAYOUT] is selected 1 Press pq to select a layout, and press Z. 2 Select the type of layout picture, and press Z. ALL IMAGES All pictures in the internal memory or the card are added to the layout.
Page 98: Adjusting Pictures (Brightness/Saturation)
TIPS • You can change frames and titles using OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the “Help” guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/ SATURATION) This function lets you adjust still pictures and save them as new pictures.
Page 99: Editing Movies
Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. Press sr to adjust the brightness or saturation, and press Z. Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. Note •...
Page 100: Creating An Index
Editing movies Creating an index Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [NEW FILE], and press Z. Select the first frame of the index, and press Z. s : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. r : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame.
Page 101: Editing A Movie
Note • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. • The interval between the frames that are automatically extracted varies depending on the length of the movie. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space in the internal memory or the card.
Page 102: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv
Playing back pictures on a TV As in Step 2, select the last frame of the part you want to keep and press Z. Select [OK], and press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the edited movie is stored as a new movie or the original movie is overwritten, the camera returns to the playback mode.
Page 103: Video Output
Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display.
Page 104: Protecting Pictures
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, but they are all erased by formatting. Select the picture you want to protect and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 105: Erasing Pictures
Select [YES], and press Z. • All image data in the internal memory is copied to the card. Note • If there is not enough space left on the card, [CARD FULL] is displayed and backup is canceled. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is backing up the data, the image data may be lost or damaged.
Page 106: Single-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures Single-frame erase Select the picture you want to erase, and press the S button. g “Direct buttons” (P. 12) Select [YES], and press Z. • The displayed picture is erased. All-frame erase Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [YES], and press Z. •...
Page 107: Formatting The Internal Memory Or Card
• Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the internal memory or the card is formatted.
Page 108: Settings
7 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 customize the startup screen with your own picture or select the beep or shutter sounds.
Page 109: Resetting The Settings To The Default (Reset)
Select a language, and press Z. TIPS To increase the number of languages j You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the help in the OLYMPUS Master software. [SETUP] [RESET] g“Using the menus”...
Page 110: Changing The Startup Screen And Shutdown Screen
Changing the startup screen and shutdown screen (PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP) You can select the picture displayed and the sound played when the camera is turned on and turned off. You can also register your favorite picture and display it on the screen. g“Screen setup” (P. 110) Top menu [MODE MENU] [PW OFF SETUP]...
Page 111: (Pw On Setup/Pw Off Setup)
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PW ON SETUP] / [PW OFF SETUP] • If a picture is already registered, the [IMAGE EXISTING] screen is displayed asking if you want to cancel the currently registered picture and register a new one. To register a new picture, select [RESET], and press Z.
Page 112: Setting Camera Sounds
Setting camera sounds ( 8 /BEEP/ Setting camera sounds (Beep sound/BEEP/SHUTTER SOUND/ VOLUME) SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME) Select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH] for the camera warning sound. BEEP Select [OFF], [1] or [2] for the sound of the button operations, for example when making menu selections. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH].
Page 113: Resetting File Names (File Name)
Select [OFF], [1] or [2]. If you selected [1] or [2], select [LOW] or [HIGH] and press Z. (VOLUME Top menu [MODE MENU] • For album playback mode: Top menu Press sr to set the volume, and press Z. Resetting file names (FILE NAME) File names and their folder names for recorded pictures are automatically generated by the camera.
Page 114: Adjusting The Image Processing Function (Pixel Mapping)
Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) There are two settings from which you can choose: [RESET] or [AUTO]. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring images to a computer. RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera.
Page 115: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness
Press q. When [START] is displayed, press Z. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed during pixel mapping. When pixel mapping is finished, the screen returns to the mode menu. Note • If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, check must be performed again.
Page 116: 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 image, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] 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), and...
Page 117: Setting The Date And Time In Another Time Zone
Setting the date and time in another time zone (DUAL TIME SETUP) This function allows you to set a date and time in another time zone (dual time), separate from the settings in [X]. After setting, you can switch between the new setting and the time set in [X]. Top menu [MODE MENU] (Setting dual time...
Page 118: Setting The Measurement Unit (M/Ft)
Setting the measurement unit (m/ft) TIPS • Changes made to [X] do not affect the date and time set in [DUAL TIME SETUP]. • After setting the date and time with [DUAL TIME SETUP], it is retained even after [DUAL TIME SETUP] is set to [OFF]. Setting the measurement unit (m/ft) The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode.
Page 119 Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) CUSTOM BUTTON You can set commonly used functions to the custom button ([ button). When a function is set to the custom button, you can simply press the custom button to select that function without having to go through the menu.
Page 120 Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) Function > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION INFO FRAME ASSIST *1 Set to light the monitor when the camera is turned on. *2 For [ZOOM], select from 38 mm, 50 mm, 80 mm, 100 mm, 114 mm (these numbers are based on the focal length of a 35mm camera).
Page 121 Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) Make the settings. If you selected [CURRENT] in Step 1 Select [SET], and press Z. • The current camera settings are saved in the selected My Mode. If you selected [RESET] in Step 1 Select [RESET], and press Z.
Page 122: Setting The Custom Button
Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM BUTTON) (Setting shortcuts Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [A], [B] or [C], and press • For f mode, [C] is set to [SCENE] and shortcut menus cannot be set. Select a function, and press Z. •...
Page 123: Printing Pictures
8 Printing pictures Printing pictures To print the pictures you have taken, you can either have a photo store process them, or print them 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 124: 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 125: Printing Pictures (Easy Print)
Printing pictures (EASY PRINT) [EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the monitor. Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor. Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the camera’s multi-connector and the other end into the printer’s USB connector.
Page 126: Printing Pictures (Custom Print)
Direct printing (PictBridge) Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer. TIPS • You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
Page 127 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press Z. • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed on the monitor. Select the print settings on the camera’s monitor. • Select [EASY PRINT], and press Z. The picture selection screen is displayed.
Page 128 Direct printing (PictBridge) Press pq to select a picture, and press s. • [SINGLE PRINT] is set. Press Z. • The [PRINT] screen is displayed. Select [PRINT], and press Z. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.
Page 129 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press p. • A message is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer. Direct printing (PictBridge) PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT...
Page 130: Other Print Modes And Print Settings
Direct printing (PictBridge) Other print modes and print settings In addition to the basic printing method, there are also several other printing modes. The paper size and border settings can be set in the same print mode. If the following screen is displayed, perform the operations according to the operation guide.
Page 131: Selecting The Picture To Print
Setting the print paper Select the paper size and border on the [PRINTPAPER] screen. SIZE Choose from the available paper sizes on your printer. BORDERLESS Select framed or unframed. In [MULTI PRINT] mode, you cannot select the frame. OFF ( The picture is printed inside a blank frame.
Page 132 Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting the number of prints and data to be printed [MORE] <× Sets the number of prints. You can select up to 10 prints. DATE ( If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the date. FILE NAME ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are printed with the file name.
Page 133: If An Error Message Is Displayed
If an error message is displayed If an error message 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 134: 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 and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.
Page 135 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). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the number of pixels does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher dpi value, the size of the printed picture will be smaller.
Page 136: Single-Frame Reservation
Print settings (DPOF) Single-frame reservation How to make a single-frame reservation for a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings. For album playback mode, select the album that you want to make the print reservations for, and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 137: All-Frame Reservation
Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press Z. The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE The selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME The selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. Select [SET], and press Z. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card.
Page 138: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Print settings (DPOF) Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. Top menu [MODE MENU] • For album playback mode: Top menu (To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Select [<] or [U], and press Z.
Page 139: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
9 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 organize them by date or category, or attach...
Page 140: Flow
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable jImage 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 141: 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 142: 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 143 • Open the camera’s battery compartment 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 144 “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 145 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 146: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Note • The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer.
Page 147: 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 148 “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. on the main menu.
Page 149: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer
• The orange lamp blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. • Open the camera’s card cover. • Open the camera’s battery compartment cover. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. on the OLYMPUS Master main...
Page 150: Windows 98Se
Displaying camera images on a computer (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the orange lamp has stopped blinking. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer”...
Page 151: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
• View mode is enabled and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. Viewing still pictures and movies on the OLYMPUS Master main Thumbnail...
Page 152: Printing Pictures
Plays the movie. Functions as the pause button during playback. Displays the previous frame. Displays the next frame. Stops playback and returns to the first frame. Plays the movie repeatedly. Displays the volume adjustment slider. on the OLYMPUS Master at the 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 153 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 154: To Download And Save Images To A Computer Without
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 155: Appendix
10 Appendix Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. • When you get an error message while using the camera... • When you press the POWER button but nothing happens... • When you want to know how to safely store your camera...
Page 156: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error messages Monitor indication CARD ERROR WRITE-PROTECT > MEMORY FULL CARD FULL NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR CARD-COVER OPEN BATTERY EMPTY Possible cause There is a problem with This card cannot be used. Insert a the card. new card. Writing to the card is The recorded image has been prohibited.
Page 157: Troubleshooting
• Select [FORMAT] and press Z. All data on the card is erased. Select [MEMORY FORMAT] and press Z. All data in the internal memory is erased. Frames and titles used to compose images are erased. Use OLYMPUS Master to add them in again.
Page 158: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The batteries are installed incorrectly. The battery power is exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function because of the cold.
Page 159 Possible cause Corrective action The monitor does not turn on. Monitor is turned off. Press the DISP./GUIDE button several times to turn on the monitor. The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. There is condensation Turn the camera off. Before turning it on inside the camera.
Page 160 Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor goes off. The camera is in the sleep mode. The flash does not fire. The flash is set to [$]. The subject is illuminated. High speed sequential shooting or auto bracketing is set. The camera is recording a movie.
Page 161 (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action The pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. The card is inserted in When a card is inserted, only pictures on the the camera. card can be played back. Remove the card. The picture is out of focus.
Page 162 Troubleshooting Possible cause The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The flash was set to [$]. Select a flash mode other than [$]. The subject was too small and was backlit.
Page 163 Possible cause Corrective action Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. Set the mode dial to a mode other than q, The power is off. and press the POWER button. The camera is in the Press the QUICK VIEW button or set the mode dial to q.
Page 164 Remove the USB cable, and start again from Step 1 of “Printing pictures”. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Or, contact your printer manufacturer. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and connect it again. Install OLYMPUS Master. Ref. page P. 125, – P. 146...
Page 165: 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.
Page 166: Batteries
This camera uses two NiMH batteries. Lithium battery pack (CR-V3) The Olympus CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life allowing you to use the camera longer than with alkaline batteries. However, it cannot be recharged. Do not remove the label on the battery pack.
Page 167: Accessories (Optional)
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. Use the Olympus AC adapter to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
Page 168: Using Commercially Available External Flashes
(7) If a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communications functions other than an Olympus FL series flash is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the...
Page 169: Safety Precautions
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device.
Page 170 • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing...
Page 171 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 172 - 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 173: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the shutter speed and the...
Page 174: Noise Reduction
Glossary of terms Exposure The amount of light used to capture an image. The exposure is determined by the time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that passes through the lens (aperture). Flash Bracket A mount used to attach an external flash to the camera. Shadows on the subject can be changed by detaching the flash.
Page 175: Slave Flash
Glossary of terms Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. S (Shutter Priority) Mode Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with the best exposure.
Page 176: Miscellaneous
11 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 9. Refer here for lists of the top menus and mode menus. The index helps you find the pages containing a function or item that you are looking for. For effective use of the manual, reference page numbers are listed in the menu lists.
Page 177: Menu List
PANORAMA OFF, ON TIMELAPSE OFF, ON OFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 31 3072 × 2304, 3:2 3072 × 2048 (SP-310) 3264 × 2448, 3:2 3264 × 2176 (SP-350) 3072 × 2304, 3:2 3072 × 2048 (SP-310) 3264 × 2448, 3:2 3264 ×...
Page 178 Menu list Shooting mode menus (P, A, S, M, r, f) Top menu MODE MENU PICTURE WB MEMORY (CARD) SETUP * Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Sub menu Settings AUTO 5, 3, 4, 1, w, x, PRESET >...
Page 179 Shooting mode menus (P, A, S, M, r, f) Top menu SCENE/(&) Only available in r mode. The function registered in [SHORT CUT] is displayed. In f mode, [SCENE] is displayed. In other modes, the function registered in [SHORT CUT] is displayed. Item Sub menu Settings...
Page 180 SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM * Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Sub menu Settings AUTO, 64, 100, 200, 400 (SP-310) AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400 (SP-350) FULLTIME AF OFF, ON R(movies) OFF, ON AUTO...
Page 181 OFF, ON OFF, ON, DIRECT OFF, w, x FRAME ASSIST OFF, ON 3072 × 2304, 3:2 3072 × 2048 (SP-310) 3264 × 2448, 3:2 3264 × 2176 (SP-350) 3072 × 2304, 3:2 3072 × 2048 (SP-310) 3264 × 2448, 3:2 3264 × 2176 (SP-350) 2592 ×...
Page 182 Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT MEMORY (CARD) Item Sub menu Settings OFF, ON +90°, 0°, -90° NORMAL, SCROLL, FADER, ZOOM DOWN, ZOOM UP, CHECKERBOARD, BLINDS, SWIVEL, RANDOM < <, U ALBUM ENTRY SEL.
Page 183 Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU SETUP EDIT ALBUM CALENDAR Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. This is the same as the [MODE MENU] Item Sub menu Settings RESET YES, NO PW ON SCREEN OFF, 1, 2...
Page 184 Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (movies) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT MEMORY (CARD) SETUP MOVIE PLAY ALBUM CALENDAR * Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Item Sub menu Settings OFF, ON INDEX PLAY ALBUM ENTRY SEL.
Page 185 Playback mode menus for album playback mode (q) Top menu Item ALBUM MENU SELECT TITLE IMAGE UNDO ENTRY < VOLUME VIDEO OUT , MOVIE PLAY CLOSE ALBUM SEL. ALBUM Not displayed for movies. Not displayed for still pictures. Menu list Ref.
Page 186: List Of Factory Default Settings
> Information on screen Wide F2.8 1/1000 Still pictures: AUTO (S, M: #) Movies: $ AUTO (A, S, M: 64 (SP-310), 50 (SP-350)) s MY MODE 1 #SYNC1 IN (SP-310) / IN+Q (SP-350) iESP Still pictures: OFF Movies: ON Still pictures: HQ 3072 × 2304 (SP-310) HQ 3264 ×...
Page 187: Playback Mode
SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION REC VIEW SHUTTER SOUND FILE NAME m/ft AF ILLUMINATOR SHORT CUT FRAME ASSIST CUSTOM BUTTON Playback mode Information display (DISP./GUIDE) VOLUME Others Monitor PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP BEEP DUAL TIME SETUP VIDEO OUT * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. List of factory default settings ±0 ±0...
Page 188: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scenes
DRIVE #SYNCRO QFLASH DIGITAL ZOOM Shooting mode AUTO — — — — — — — — — — IN (SP-310) — IN+Q (SP-350) — Q (SP-350) — SLAVE — — M f A — — — — — — —...
Page 189 Shooting mode Function NOISE REDUCTION AF MODE FOCUS MODE PANORAMA R (still pictures) TIMELAPSE FULLTIME AF R (movies) > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) BACKUP RESET PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP REC VIEW BEEP SHUTTER SOUND MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING DUAL TIME SETUP...
Page 190 Functions available in shooting modes and scenes VIDEO OUT AF ILLUMINATOR SHORT CUT FRAME ASSIST CUSTOM BUTTON [BKT] is not available. [AUTO] is not available. [RAW] is not available. Functions with limited operations by scene Scene Function Flash Optical zoom AREA &...
Page 191: Index
Index button (erase) ...13, 88, 105 button (flash mode)...12, 43 button (OK/MENU)...12, 13 button (print) ...13, 125 3:2 ...27 AA (R6) alkaline batteries ...166 AC adapter...167 AE ...173 AE lock ...12, 61 AE memory ...62 button (AE lock)...12, 61 AF illuminator ...60 AF MODE...57 AF sequential shooting ...70...
Page 192 Index Direct printing...124 button ...12, 13, 19, 75 DOCUMENTS DPOF ...134, 173 DRIVE ...70 Dual time...117 DUAL TIME SETUP EASY PRINT...125 EDIT...101 Error messages...133 ESP...61, 173 EV ...173 Evening sunlight Exposure...24, 174 Exposure compensation External flash ...47, 168 External flash ...47 FADER...89 FILE NAME ...113, 132...
Page 193 NiMH battery ...166 Noise reduction ...68, 174 NORMAL...89 NTSC ...103, 174 Number of prints ...132 Number of storable still pictures ...28 OLYMPUS Master ...141 One-touch ...64 Optical zoom ...41 Orange lamp ...24, 150 PAL ...103, 174 PANORAMA ...73 PC ...146 PictBridge...124, 174...
Page 194 Index SEL. IMAGE...84, 87 SELECT TITLE IMAGE...86 Selecting a language SELF PORTRAIT Self-timer lamp...73 Self-timer ...72 SEPIA ...92 Sequential shooting SET ALL...84 SET CALENDAR ...84 SHARPNESS SHOOT & SELECT 1/2 Shooting mode...10 SHORT CUT ...118 Shortcut menus...14, 15 SHQ ...26, 31 Shutter button ...24 Shutter priority mode SHUTTER SOUND ...112...
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Olympus SP-310 Advanced Manual

1 Basic Operation

2 Tips before You Start Taking Pictures

3 Basic Shooting Functions

4 Advanced Shooting Functions

5 Additional Shooting Functions

6 Playback

7 Settings

8 Printing Pictures

9 Connecting the Camera to a Computer

10 Appendix

11 Miscellaneous

Quick Links

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Troubleshooting

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