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 The Camera
Navigation How to use the camera Using a computer... Using the OLYMPUS Master software on your computer lets you enjoy editing, viewing, and printing the pictures downloaded from your camera. Using a card... Pictures taken with this camera are stored on a xD-Picture Card.
Page 3: Using The Direct Buttons
Using the arrow pad and e button... The arrow pad and e button are for selecting and setting menu options as well as viewing pictures frame by frame. ESP 5 PRINT MODE SELECT Using the menus... DRIVE PRINT AUTO ALL PRINT DIGITAL ZOOM MULTI PRINT Shooting and playback-related...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Indications used in this manual A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. See the reference pages for further details on how to use the buttons or menus. Set the mode dial to one of these symbols.
Page 5: 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 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 4 Composition of the manual ... 5 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Mode dial...
Page 7 5 More useful functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -51 Recording movies Sequential shooting Self-timer shooting Panorama shooting ... 56 Taking two-in-one pictures Remote control shooting (optional) Recording sound with still pictures 6 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -63 Single-frame playback Album entry ...
Page 8 Table of Contents Erasing pictures Single-frame erase All-frame erase Formatting ... 90 7 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 91 All reset ...
Page 9 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 119 Installing OLYMPUS Master ... 120 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 123 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ... 125 Displaying camera images on a computer ... 127 Downloading and saving images ... 127 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 129 Printing pictures ...
Page 10 Table of Contents 11 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 151 Menu list... 152 List of factory default settings... 157 Scene and shooting functions ... 159 Names of parts...
Page 11: Basic Operation
1 Basic operation Basic operation Did you ever feel that advanced shooting and editing functions are only for professional photographers? With their experience and skill, they can make all kinds of fine adjustments to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by using the buttons on your digital camera.
Page 12: Mode Dial
Mode dial This camera features a mode dial for selecting the camera’s mode. The modes are divided into shooting and playback modes. Select the mode you want, then press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. Shooting modes Set the mode dial to take pictures or movies.
Page 13: Direct Buttons
Direct buttons By using the direct buttons, operating the camera is even easier. ) button mode (shooting still pictures), the the optimum settings for the shooting conditions for the camera. “Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation” (P.30) PROGRAM AUTO SELECT &...
Page 14 Direct buttons ) button In shooting modes, press the setting. The setting alternates between the self-timer function and the remote control function. shooting (optional)” (P.60) 2560 2560 1920 button Pressing ) button mode (shooting still pictures), press the change the setting. The setting changes in the following order with each press of the button.
Page 15: Menus
Menus Press e to display the menu on the monitor. About the menus The menu items that can be used differ depending on the mode. Menus are divided into shortcut menus and mode menus. Shortcut menus You can go to each setting's screen directly. Top menu MODE MENU The settings are categorized into tabs by...
Page 16: Shortcut Menus
Menus Shortcut menus Shooting modes (K / n) Playback mode (q) Shooting still pictures/movies MODE MENU Playback still pictures ALBUM ENTRY MODE MENU ERASE Playback movies MOVIE PLAYBACK ALBUM ENTRY MODE MENU ERASE gP.47 gP.48 gP.25 gP.75 gP.89 gP.64 gP.76 gP.89 gP.64...
Page 17 Playback album mode (X) UNDO ENTRY UNDO ENTRY Mode menus (K /n/q) Shooting modes (K /n) CAMERA tab CARD tab SETUP tab CAMERA tab For setting shooting-related functions. CARD tab For formatting the memory card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and ease of use features. Playback still pictures ALBUM MENU ERASE...
Page 18 Menus Playback mode (q) PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab For setting playing-related functions. EDIT tab For editing saved pictures. CARD tab For formatting cards and erasing all image data. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and ease of use features. TIPS •...
Page 19: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus Use the arrow pad and e to select and set the menu items. Follow the operation guide on the screen and use the arrow pad to set the items. How to use the menus is shown below. Ex: Setting Shutter sound Press e in K mode (shooting still pictures).
Page 20 Menus Press ac to select [SHUTTER SOUND], then press d. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. Press ac to select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3] then press d. •...
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 shooting scene mode and pressing the shutter button. Occasionally however you may need to focus on a difficult subject or adjust the brightness in order to get the picture to come out how you wanted...
Page 22: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the outline of the subject is 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 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. Press the shutter button fully. TIPS Focus on the subject in the center of the frame. g“AF mode” (P.44) Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
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 the memory capacity of the card, see the table on P.26.
Page 26: Movie Record Modes
Record mode Movie record modes HQ, SQ Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Card capacity in number of pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Record Image size mode 2560 × 1920 2560 × 1920 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 ×...
Page 27 TIPS • When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 × 768 fills as the screen if you set the picture to 1×...
Page 28: To Change The Record Mode
Record mode To change the record mode Mode dial Top menu Select a record mode from [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] and [SQ2]. For movies, select a record mode from [HQ] and [SQ]. If you selected [SQ2], choose an image size. Press e. g “Menus”...
Page 29: Basic Shooting Functions
With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make them. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All you have to...
Page 30: Selecting A Shooting Mode According To The Situation
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation When you select a scene mode according to the situation or shooting conditions, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings. Shooting scene modes PROGRAM AUTO All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera automatically adjusts to the optimal settings.
Page 31 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation INDOOR Suitable for taking pictures of the subject indoors together with background scene. TIPS • Record mode can only be set to SQ2 "1280 x 960", "1024 x 768" and "640 x 480." j SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blurring.
Page 32: Self Portrait
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation k SELF PORTRAIT + SELF TIMER Suitable for taking pictures while traveling. Lets you take pictures of yourself and the landscape. SELF PORTRAIT Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera.
Page 33 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night. TIPS • NIGHT+PORTRAIT shooting makes shutter speed slow. Be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod. • The flash fires in the red-eye reduction mode. g “Flash shooting”...
Page 34 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation UNDER WATER WIDE Suitable for shooting a wide area such as a school of fish. Lets you take pictures with a rich, more vivid blue background. TIPS • To take pictures in the water, you need to use an underwater protective case (sold separately) on the camera.
Page 35: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Selecting a shooting mode Mode dial Press the a (f) button. Select shooting scene mode and press e. • After the sample image was displayed, for what kind of shooting situation is suitable will be displayed.
Page 36: Shoot & Select Shooting
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation SHOOT & SELECT shooting Lets you select an image out of a sequence of still pictures you have taken by depressing the shutter button and store it. This is best for shooting moving objects. SHOOT &...
Page 37: 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 by using the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels.
Page 38: Using The Digital Zoom
Zooming in on a distant subject Using the digital zoom Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Press the T side of the zoom button. • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], a red area appears on the zoom indicator.
Page 39: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro/Super Macro Mode)
Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm/8" to 50 cm/20"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. & When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 20 cm/8"...
Page 40 Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) TIPS The subject appears in shadow when the super macro mode is used. → If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will come out correctly.
Page 41: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 20 cm to 4.2 m (0.7 ft. to 13.8 ft.) T (max.): Approx.
Page 42: Take The Picture
Flash shooting Mode dial Change the flash mode by repeatedly pressing the button. • The flash settings change in the order of the arrow • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the flash mode is set and the mode selection screen is automatically exited.
Page 43: 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 44: Af Mode
AF mode This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. 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 45: Metering
Metering There are two ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Page 46: Iso Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give it a grainy appearance.
Page 47: Exposure Compensation
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. Mode dial Top menu Press ac to adjust the...
Page 48: White Balance
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light 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 WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
Page 49: Histogram
Histogram When shooting still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor. You can also display the black and white areas directly on the picture. Displaying the brightness and contrast of your subject enables fine adjustment of the exposure.
Page 50 Histogram Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Note • The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if [ON] is selected. During panorama shooting or composite two pictures shooting. • The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram displayed during playback.
Page 51: More Useful Functions
5 More useful functions More useful functions At a sporting event… Use movie mode to capture the atmosphere by recording the cheers and applause along with the action. Or use sequential shooting mode to take a succession of shots of a goal and pick out the best ones later.
Page 52: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function allows you to record 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.
Page 53 Note • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it with your camera. g “Formatting” (P.90) • In n mode, the flash cannot be used. • The sound quality deteriorates temporarily if water gets on the microphone or speaker.
Page 54: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting This function allows you to take a succession of still pictures at approximately 1.5 frames per second (5 pictures in [SHQ] mode) by keeping the shutter button pressed. As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when photographing a moving subject.
Page 55: 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. Mode dial Select [Y] by repeatedly pressing (Y) button.
Page 56: Panorama Shooting
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. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU]...
Page 57 • If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to the mode you selected with mode dial. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.
Page 58: 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. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. First picture 2560 1920 2560 1920 Positioned on left. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Take the first shot.
Page 59 Take the second shot. • Once the second picture is taken, the monitor automatically returns to the top menu. TIPS • To cancel shooting in [2 IN 1] mode before taking the first or second picture, press the e. The first picture taken is not stored. Taking two-in-one pictures 2560 1920 2560 1920...
Page 60: Remote Control Shooting (Optional)
Remote control shooting (optional) This function lets you take pictures using the optional remote control device (RM-1). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. Mode dial Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.
Page 61 TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control device is pressed. → The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again. To operate the zoom from the remote control device.
Page 62: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU]...
Page 63: 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 64: Single-Frame Playback
You can put the taken pictures in order and classify them to albums in the card. There are 12 albums. Each album can have 200 pictures. Using the OLYMPUS Master software in the provided CD-ROM, you can transfer the images from your computer to the album in the card.
Page 65 Select the method of album entry. SEL. IMAGE Select the picture one by one and enter them. SET CALENDAR Select the date on the calendar screen and enter the picture in the same day into one album. SET ALL Select only movies or protected pictures and enter them into one album.
Page 66 Album entry Entering into the calendar Select the date that have the picture you want to enter and press e. Select [YES] and press e. Entering collectively Select [MOVIE] or [0] and press e. Select [YES] and press e. Note •...
Page 67: Album Playback
Album playback Playback only pictures in albums. Mode dial Select the album you want to playback and press e. • If no pictures are in the album, you can not view the album. Use the arrow pad to playback other pictures. d : Displays the next picture.
Page 68 Undo entry Mode dial Top menu [UNDO ENTRY] Select the method of undoing entry. SEL. IMAGE UNDO ALL Undo entry selected pictures Select [SEL. IMAGE] and press Select the picture you want to undo entry and press a. • To select the picture by single-frame playback, press the T side of the zoom button.
Page 69: Erase Album Picture
Undo all Select [UNDO ALL] and press e. Select [YES] and press e. Erase album picture Erases a picture from an album. Erasing in this way is different from the undo entry function. By erasing the picture with this function the picture will be completely erased from the card.
Page 70: Erase All
Erase album picture Erase selected pictures Select [SEL. IMAGE] and press Select the picture you want to erase and press a. • To select the picture by single-frame playback, press the T side of the zoom button. • ( ) mark will appear on the selected picture.
Page 71: Changing The Title Image
Changing the title image You can change the title image (first image in the album) displayed on the album selection screen. Select the album that you want to change. Mode dial Top menu [ALBUM MENU] Select the picture for the title image and press e.
Page 72: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 times. Mode dial Displays the still picture you want to enlarge. Press the T (U) side of the zoom button. • Each time you press the zoom button, the picture is enlarged gradually.
Page 73: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, 16 or 25. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.73) Mode dial Press the W (G) side of the zoom button.
Page 74: Calendar Display
Calendar display This function lets you display images stored on the card by specifying the date on a calendar format. If several pictures were taken on the same date, the first picture taken on that date is displayed. Mode dial Press the W (G) side of the zoom button twice.
Page 75: Slideshow
• Months in which no pictures were taken are not displayed. • If you did not set the date and time with camera or change the date with provided OLYMPUS master, the pictures may not be displayed on the correct date.
Page 76: Picture Rotation
Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Mode dial Top menu [ALBUM MENU] Note •...
Page 77: Operations During Movie Playback
Operations during movie playback Pressing ac lets you adjust the sound volume during playback. a : Increases the volume. c : Reduces the volume. d : Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2×; 20×; and back to 1×. b : Plays the movie in reverse.
Page 78: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. SOFT FOUCUS This function enables you to add soft focus effects to the selected pictures and store them as new pictures. By using soft focus effects, you can change your picture to a vignette picture to give a fantastic atmosphere.
Page 79: Fish-Eye
Fish-eye Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [FISHEYE] and press e. • The [BUSY] bar appears and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The fish-eye picture is stored as a separate picture from the original. •...
Page 80: Sepia-Tone
Editing still pictures Sepia-tone Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [SEPIA] and press e. • The [BUSY] bar appears and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The sepia-tone picture is stored as a separate picture from the original.
Page 81: Trimming
Trimming Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [ ] and press e. Use the arrow pad and zoom button to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acb d to move the trimming frame. • Press the W side or T side of the zoom button to select the trimming size.
Page 82: Recording Sound
Recording sound Note • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card. • If a trimmed picture is printed out, it may appear grainy. Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded.
Page 83: Creating An Index
Creating an index 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored on the card as a still picture. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [INDEX] and press e. •...
Page 84: 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. Mode dial Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable provided with the camera.
Page 85: Video Output Selection
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 86: Information Display
Information display 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.163). Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] 100-0030 0030 SIZE : : SIZE 2560 1920 2560...
Page 87: Histogram
Histogram When viewing still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the luminance components. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. g“Histogram” (P.49) Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Note • The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram displayed during playback.
Page 88: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased but they are all erased by formatting. Select the picture that you want to protect and display the top menu. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Mode dial...
Page 89: Single-Frame Erase
Single-frame erase Select the picture that you want to erase and display the top menu. Mode dial Top menu [ERASE] Select [YES] and press e. • The picture is erased and the menu is exited. • To cancel single-frame erase, select [NO] and press e.
Page 90: Formatting
Formatting This function lets you format the memory card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. 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 card is formatted.
Page 91: 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. Another advantage is that you can customize the camera to your own personal taste.
Page 92: All Reset
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 as below. The [ALL RESET] setting ([ON]/[OFF]) applies to all the modes. If [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF] in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback.
Page 93: Selecting A Language
TIPS • You can add an additional language to your camera by using the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the help. Rec view You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor.
Page 94: Power On Setup
Power on setup You can select a picture and/or sound volume to be displayed/output when the power is turned on. You can also register your favorite picture and display it on the screen. g“Screen setup” (P.95) Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [OFF], [1] or [2] for [SCREEN], then press b.
Page 95: Screen Setup
Screen setup You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on. Register a picture from the pictures saved on the card and use [PW ON SETUP] to display it on the startup screen. g“Power on setup” (P.94) Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU]...
Page 96: Setting Screen Color
Setting screen color You can select the screen color displayed on the monitor from 4 patterns. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] [NORMAL] / [BLUE] / [GREEN] / [PINK] Playback volume You can adjust the sound volume of still pictures or playback volume of movies.
Page 97: Shutter Sound
Shutter sound You can choose from 3 different sounds for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH]. You can turn the sound off completely by setting [OFF]. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3].
Page 98: 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. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g Folder No.
Page 99: Pixel Mapping
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 100: 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. Mode dial 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 101: Printing Pictures
8 Printing pictures Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo shop or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo shop, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first.
Page 102: 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 103: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Page 104: Flowchart For Printing
Direct printing (PictBridge) If you selected [ALBUM] in Step 4, select the album that have the picture to print and press e. TIPS • Operate the print setting following the camera's monitor. Go to "Flowchart for printing". Flowchart for printing When you have connected the camera to a printer successfully, you can apply print reservation to selected pictures or you can print a currently displayed picture.
Page 105: Print Pictures
Select the picture you want to print. SELECT SELECT SELECT SINGLE PRINT SINGLE PRINT SINGLE PRINT Set the printing data. DATE FILE NAME SELECT SELECT SELECT Print pictures. SELECT SELECT SELECT CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL Direct printing (PictBridge) Display the picture you want to print.
Page 106: Selecting The Print Mode
Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). You can print pictures one by one or multiple pictures on a single sheet of paper. Press ac to select the item you want. Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
Page 107: Setting The Print Paper Items
Setting the print paper items This setting varies depending on the type of printer you use. If only the printer’s standard setting is available, you cannot change the setting. PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD STANDARD CANCEL SELECT SIZE : Sets the paper size that the printer supports. BORDERLESS: Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.
Page 108: Setting Printing Data
Direct printing (PictBridge) Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. PRINT INFO WITHOUT DATE FILE NAME WITHOUT SELECT SELECT SELECT Trimming You can crop part of a picture and print the uncropped section as a full picture. If the trimmed picture is small, enlarging it may result in graininess when printing it.
Page 109: Exiting Direct Printing
PRINT CONTINUE CANCEL SELECT Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, select • “REMOVE USB CABLE” is displayed. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from the printer.
Page 110: If An Error Code Is Displayed
Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED...
Page 111: 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. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF.
Page 112: Flowchart For Setting Up The Print Reservations
Print settings (DPOF) Flowchart for setting up the print reservations For print reservation, there are [<] to print selected pictures only or [U] to print all pictures in the card. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Mode dial Top menu [ALBUM MENU] Select print reservation mode.
Page 113: Selecting Print Reservation Mode
Complete the print reservations. CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL Selecting print reservation mode You can select [ < ] or [ ] for print reservation mode. PRINT ORDER CANCEL SELECT SELECT SELECT PRINT ORDER The printing data such as the number of prints will be stored with the picture on the card.
Page 114: Selecting The Picture To Print
Print settings (DPOF) Selecting the picture to print Make print reservation for only selected picture(s). Playback the picture you want to print and select the number of prints. You can set the number of prints up to 10. If the number of prints is 0, there is no print reservation data. 100-0200 0200 ’05...
Page 115: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. Mode dial Top menu [MODE MENU] Mode dial Top menu [ALBUM MENU] To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures...
Page 116 Print settings (DPOF) Press to display the frame for which you want to reset the print reservation data, then press to set number of prints to 0. • Repeat this procedure if you want to reset for the other picture. If you are finished resetting print reservation data, press e.
Page 117: 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, arrange them by date or category, or attach...
Page 118: Flow
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files 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. Note •...
Page 119: Using Olympus Master
For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided 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:...
Page 120: 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 121 • Open the camera’s 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 122 “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 123: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
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 124 The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. • Windows XP When the camera is connected to the computer, the screen for selecting an image file operation is displayed. As OLYMPUS Master will be used to download images, click “Cancel”. • Mac OS X The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images.
Page 125: 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 126 “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 127: Displaying Camera Images On A Computer
• The lamp on the camera blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. • Open the battery compartment/card cover. • Remove the battery. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. on the OLYMPUS Master main...
Page 128: The Usb Cable
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 lamp on the camera is off. Preparation for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer”...
Page 129: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
• The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse Images” window. Viewing still pictures and movies on the OLYMPUS Master main Thumbnail...
Page 130: 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 main at the 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 131 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 132: 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 133: Appendix
10 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 134: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE- PROTECT CARD FULL CARD FULL BATTERY EMPTY NO PICTURE PICTURE ERROR CARD-COVER OPEN Y/M/D CARD SETUP POWER OFF FORMAT SELECT Possible cause The card is not inserted, Insert a card, or remove the card or it cannot be and insert it again correctly.
Page 135: 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 is Charge the battery. exhausted. The battery is Warm the battery by putting it in your pocket temporarily unable to for a while.
Page 136 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 137 Possible cause Corrective action 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. illuminated subject, set the flash to fill-in mode.
Page 138 Troubleshooting Playback of recorded images Possible cause The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF was taken. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The flash was set to [$] in a lighting condition requiring use of the flash.
Page 139 Possible cause Corrective action The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked Hold the camera correctly, keeping your by your finger. fingers away from the flash. The subject was out of Shoot within the flash working range. the working range of the flash.
Page 140 Block the sunlight with your hand. Corrective action Remove the USB cable, and start again from Step 1 of “Connecting the camera to a printer”. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. Install OLYMPUS Master. Ref. page P.12 P.12, 14 – P.134 P.84...
Page 141: 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 well wrung.
Page 142: 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 Note •...
Page 143: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. WARNING If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the...
Page 144 Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Page 145: Battery Handling Precautions
Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. • Never use any AC adapter except one specified by Olympus. Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country.
Page 146 • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. • Olympus lithium ion batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. To find out whether your camera can be used with these batteries, read your camera’s manual.
Page 147: Card Handling Precautions
• The card has a limited product life. Eventually, writing or erasing data from the card no longer becomes possible. • Olympus is not responsible for any damage to data saved in other media or loss of data stored on the card.
Page 148: Lcd Monitor
Safety Precautions LCD Monitor • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a Display mode failure or damage to the monitor. • A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.
Page 149: 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. Conventional Photograph This refers to recording images using silver halide (the method for recording images in conventional, non-digital photography).
Page 150 Glossary of terms PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life.
Page 151: Miscellaneous
11 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 9. 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 152: Menu List
Menu list Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE MENU Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Function CAMERA ESP/ 5 DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET ∗1 PW ON SETUP COLOR...
Page 153 Shooting mode menus (n) Top menu CAMERA ESP/ 5 MODE MENU CARD FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Function Setting ESP/ 5 AUTO/64/100/200/400 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF/ON YES/NO OFF/ON ∗1 SCREEN: OFF/1/2 PW ON SETUP VOLUME: OFF/LOW/ HIGH...
Page 154 Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU ALBUM ENTRY ERASE Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Function PLAY 0 < INFO EDIT SOFT FOCUS FISHEYE BLACK & WHITE SEPIA CARD ALL ERASE FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET...
Page 155 Playback mode menus (q) (movies) Top menu PLAY 0 MODE MENU EDIT CARD ALL ERASE SETUP ALL RESET MOVIE PLAYBACK ALBUM ENTRY ERASE Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Function Setting OFF/ON INFO OFF/ON INDEX INDEX/CANCEL YES/NO...
Page 156: Album Playback Menus
Menu list Album playback menus ( Top menu ALBUM MENU ∗2 /MOVIE PLAYBACK UNDO ENTRY ERASE Not displayed with movies. Not displayed with still pictures. Function SEL. ALBUM ∗2 SELECT TITLE IMAGE ∗2 < VOLUME VIDEO OUT ∗3 Ref. Setting page P.67 P.88...
Page 157: 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 SCENE &, % FLASH EPS/5 DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE R (still pictures) SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME Playback mode ALBUM ENTRY ERASE <...
Page 158 List of factory default settings SEPIA INDEX SCREEN SETUP VOLUME Album playback mode UNDO ENTRY ERASE SELECT TITLE IMAGE < Others ALL ERASE FORMAT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR VIDEO OUT Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. SEPIA 640 x 480 INDEX...
Page 159: Scene And Shooting Functions
Scene and shooting functions Some settings may not be avajlable depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to the table below. Shooting mode Function & QUICK VIEW Optical zoom ESP/ DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FORMAT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR...
Page 160 Scene and shooting functions Shooting mode Function & QUICK VIEW Optical zoom ESP/ DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FORMAT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT *1 Selectable only [ *2 Fixed at wide-angle.
Page 161: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Lens DC-IN jack g Multi-connector g Shutter button POWER switch Flash g Remote control receiver P.60 Self-timer/Remote control lamp g P.55, 60 Microphone P.62, 82 P.142 P.84, 103, 124 P.41...
Page 162 Names of parts Tripod socket OK/MENU button (e) g QUICK VIEW button g Monitor g Battery compartment/ card cover The Arrow pad can be used to set the macro mode, flash mode, and other settings. It can also be used as directional keys.
Page 163: Monitor Indications
Monitor indications The [INFO] setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set to [ON] are shown below. g“Information display” (P.86) Shooting modes +2.0 ISO100 ISO100 2560 1920 2560 1920 Still picture +2.0 +2.0...
Page 164 Names of parts Item 1 Shooting scene/ Shooting mode 2 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 3 Battery check 4 Green lamp 5 Flash stand-by Camera movement warning, Flash charge 6 Macro mode Super macro mode 7 Flash mode 8 Drive 9 Self-timer Remote control 10 Sound record...
Page 165 Playback mode 100-0030 100-0030 0030 2560 2560 1920 1920 SIZE SIZE : : +2.0 +2.0 ISO400 ’05 05. . 02 02.16 15 16 15:30 Still picture 0030 SIZE SIZE : : 320 240 ’05 05.02 02.16 15 16 15:30 00:00/00 00/00:36 Movie Names of parts...
Page 166 Names of parts Item 1 Battery check 2 Album 3 Print reservation/ number of prints Movie 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Record mode 7 Image size 8 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 9 White balance 10 ISO 11 Date and time 12 Frame number Playing time/Total recording time...
Page 167: Index
Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. 2 IN 1 shooting....58 AC adapter....142 AF mode .
Page 168: Monitor Brightness Adjustment S
Number of storable still pictures . . . 26 OLYMPUS Master ... . . 119 Optical zoom ....37 PAL .
Page 169 Index Trimming P ....81, 108 Tungsten light 1 ....48 UNDER WATER MACRO s ..34 UNDER WATER WIDE r .
Page 170 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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