How to use this manual This manual contains a table of contents, an index and menus to enable you to easily find the topic that you want to use or learn out more about. Using the table of contents gP.5 All the titles in the manual are listed here, grouped into chapters.
How to read the instructions 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. Displaying several pictures at once This function lets you view several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.
Menu operations The screen that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK/MENU button is called the “Top menu.” There are three top menus as shown below. MODE MENU Shooting mode The shooting mode screens will be used here to explain how to use the menus. Image quality mode Press SHQ 2272×1704...
Contents How to use this manual...2 How to read the instructions...3 Menu operations ...4 1 Taking Pictures ... 9 Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) ...10 Changing focus zone (AF) ...12 Changing shooting scene modes l...14 Shooting scene modes ...15 Recording movies N ...18 Using zoom systems ...20...
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2 Viewing ... 49 Displaying several pictures at once G ...50 Selecting the number of pictures G ...51 Enlarging pictures U ...53 Rotating pictures y ...54 Displaying pictures one after another m ...56 Recording sound with pictures taken R ...57 Playing back movies q ...59 Creating an index...61 Playback on a TV ...63...
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ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode...134 Exiting direct printing...136 5 Connecting Computer... 137 Operational Sequence ...138 Using provided OLYMPUS Master software ...139 What is OLYMPUS Master? ...139 Installing OLYMPUS Master ...140 Connecting the camera to computer ...146 Activating OLYMPUS Master ...148 Displaying camera images on computer ...150...
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6 Appendix... 159 Precautions ...160 Handling the camera...160 Battery handling precautions ...162 Card handling precautions ...163 LCD monitor...164 Error messages...165 If a problem arises...169 Green and red lamps and indicators ...173 Camera maintenance...174 AC adapter (sold separately) ...175 Names of parts...176 Monitor Display List...178 Menu List...180 List of functions by shooting mode...184...
Taking Pictures This chapter describes how to take successive pictures, movies and how to use the flash, zoom, etc. To change the shooting settings, refer to “3: Setting Up.”...
Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) When the subject you want to focus on is not exactly in the center of the monitor and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
Focusing on a subject that is not in center of frame (Focus lock) Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture. Subjects that are difficult to focus on The purpose of the camera’s auto focus feature is to bring the subject into focus automatically, but under certain conditions, the auto focus may not function effectively.
Changing focus zone (AF) You can select the focusing mode. The camera focuses on the subject in the SPOT AF target mark. Select the subject on the monitor that you would like to focus on. The camera can iESP focus on the subject even when it is not exactly centered.
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Changing focus zone (AF) Press to select [iESP] or [SPOT] and press the OK/MENU ESP/n button. DRIVE The AF mode is set. iESP DIGITAL ZOOM SPOT AF MODE Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Take the picture using the monitor.
Changing shooting scene modes l There are 14 shooting scene modes to choose from on this camera. To create the effects you want, simply select the mode best suited to your purpose or conditions. Until you become familiar with the camera, it is recommended that [PROGRAM AUTO] be used to take pictures.
Shooting scene modes PROGRAM AUTO P All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings. PORTRAIT Suitable for taking a full-frame portrait shot of a person. Ideal for capturing accurate skin tones. LANDSCAPE Lets you take clear and sharp pictures of distant scenery.
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Changing shooting scene modes l CUISINE Lets you take beautiful pictures of food. The saturation, sharpness and contrast settings are increased to take sharp, vivid pictures of the subject. BEACH & SNOW Suitable for taking pictures at a beach or in snow.
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INDOOR Suitable to take pictures of the subject indoors together with background scene. Picture quality mode can only be set to SQ2 “1280 × 960”, “1024 × 768” and “640 × 480.” CANDLE The optimum mode to take a picture of candles preserving warm light of candles.
Recording movies You can record movies as well as still pictures with this camera. The camera maintains the correct exposure during movie recording even if your subject moves. The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie. Set the mode dial to n, then press the POWER switch to turn the camera on.
Press the shutter button the rest of the way and release it to start recording. While a movie is taken, N indicator lights red. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.
Using zoom systems This camera has two zoom systems, one is a normal optical zoom system and the other is a digital zoom system. Using the zoom systems, you can change the scope and composition of the picture you are taking. Optical zoom Optical zoom + digital zoom Using the optical zoom...
Enabling digital zoom The optical zoom is operated simply by pressing the zoom button, but to use the digital zoom, [DIGITAL ZOOM] must be set to [ON] on the monitor. The optical zoom magnifies the subject by extending the lens. The digital zoom, on the other hand, enlarges the picture by digitizing the image captured by the camera.
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Using zoom systems Press press the OK/MENU button. The digital zoom is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. The digital zoom cannot be used when [OFF] is selected. Press the zoom button to operate the digital zoom. Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
Using flash The camera is initially set to Auto-flash, but you can select from the following four flash modes according to the shooting conditions. Auto-flash (Factory default setting) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. !Red-eye reduction flash The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures taken in dark places.
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Using flash # Press (#) repeatedly in shooting mode (K) to change the flash setting. The flash settings change in the order of the arrow. After [$], the setting returns to [AUTO]. The flash charging lamp (#) Example: When [#] is set, the display shows # indicator.
Changing resolution and quality Picture quality modes for still pictures This function lets you select the resolution and quality when recording pictures on the card. It is best to choose the resolution and quality according to the purpose. The camera is preset to HQ mode. Record Picture mode...
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Changing resolution and quality K Resolution and Compression rate Compression rate and picture quality The quality of the picture depends on the compression rate. Pictures taken in a low compression record mode are clearer than pictures taken in standard compression record mode. However, lower compression makes the file size larger, reducing the number of pictures that can be stored on the card.
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Press to select [SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2]. If you selected [SHQ], [HQ] or [SQ1], go to step 4. If you selected [SQ2], go to step 3. Press to display the [SQ2] setup screen. Press to choose a resolution and press the OK/MENU button.
Changing resolution and quality K Picture quality modes for movie You can select between two picture quality modes. The recording time varies depending on the picture quality mode. Record mode Total recording time per card Record mode Card capacity 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB...
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Press the OK/MENU button in the MOVIE (n) shooting mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to select [K]. Press to select [HQ] or [SQ]. Press the OK/MENU button. The selected record mode and time remaining are displayed. Changing resolution and quality K SELECT MODE MENU 320×240...
People’s eyes recognize white objects as being white irrespective of the surrounding lighting, but with a digital camera the color needs to be adjusted to suit the situational lighting so that white objects appear white in the picture.
Selecting white balance according to surrounding lighting 0 Press to select [AUTO], [5], [3], [1] or [>], then press the OK/ MENU button. The selected white balance mode is set. When the white balance mode is selected, the white balance indicators [5, 3, 1, >] are displayed on the monitor.
Setting Exposure Compensation If your subject is extremely bright or dark, or if the contrast between the subject and the background is high, you can adjust the brightness using the exposure compensation feature. You can adjust the exposure between +2.0 and –2.0 in 1/3 EV (Exposure Value) steps. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode.
Changing ISO sensitivities Setting ISO sensitivity at a high level is effective in taking pictures of the subject in dark or low-lighting conditions. However, the picture may contain noise or become grainy. The camera automatically compensates by raising or lower- AUTO ing sensitivity depending on the subject.
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Changing ISO sensitivities Press ISO sensitivity and press the OK/ MENU button. The selected ISO sensitivity is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Take the pictures. The higher ISO sensitivity setting you select, the higher noise level the picture has.
When brightness of subject and background differs 5 Taking pictures of a backlit subject may result in darkened faces or other foreground objects. Using the spot metering in such situations will ensure that the subject is clear regardless of the background light. Meters the subject at the center of the monitor and the ESP (no indication) area around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure.
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When brightness of subject and background differs 5 Press press the OK/MENU button. The spot metering is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Take the picture using spot metering. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter button halfway.
Taking close-up pictures Use the macro mode when you want to shoot a close up of the subject, for example when taking a picture of a flower. With the macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 20 cm (7.8 in.) to the subject. To shoot even closer, select the super macro mode.
Taking close-up pictures & Setting up Super macro mode Select the super macro mode to take pictures as close as 8 cm (3.1 in.) to the subject. The lens will be set to T (Telephoto) and the flash will not operate. Press (&) repeatedly in shooting mode to select [%].
Using self-timer In the self-timer mode, the picture is taken approximately 12 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You are recommended to stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Press (Y) repeatedly in shooting mode to select [YON]. When the self-timer mode has been selected, Y is displayed on the monitor.
Taking successive pictures This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures at approximately 1.3 frames per second (7 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.
Press to select [j] and press the OK/MENU button. The successive picture shooting is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Take the pictures. The sequential shooting indication is displayed on the monitor. Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will continue to take pictures until you release your finger from the shutter button.
OLYMPUS Master software contained in the CD-ROM provided. The panoramic mode is only available when using the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode (K). The top menu is displayed.
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On the monitor, use the arrow pad to choose the direction you want to take the pictures in. : Takes pictures from left to right. : Takes pictures from right to left. : Takes pictures from bottom to top. : Takes pictures from top to bottom.
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When you have finished taking pictures, press the OK/MENU button to exit the panoramic shooting. To compose a panoramic picture, stitch the pictures taken together using the OLYMPUS Master software contained in the CD-ROM. Second picture Third picture is displayed.
Stitching together two pictures This function allows you to position two pictures taken in succession next to each other and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. First picture 2272*1704 2272*1704 Positioned on left. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode (K).
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Stitching together two pictures / Press [CAMERA] tab. Press to go to the [CAMERA] menu. Press Press to go to the composite 2 pictures shooting display. Take the first shot using the monitor. Take the second shot. Once the second picture is taken, the monitor automatically returns to the top menu.
Recording sound with still pictures This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. Recording begins about 0.5 seconds after pressing the shutter button and lasts for about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is automatically recorded after each picture is taken.
Recording sound with still pictures R Press press the OK/MENU button. Recording sound with still pictures is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Press the shutter button to start the sound recording. When the sound recording is started, position the microphone toward the sound source.
Displaying several pictures at once This function lets you view several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. It is useful when you are looking for a specific picture. You can change the number of pictures displayed. “Selecting the number of pictures G” (P.51) Press the G side of the zoom button in the playback mode.
Selecting the number of pictures You can choose to display 4, 9 or 16 thumbnail pictures on the monitor. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab.
Displaying several pictures at once G Press of pictures [4], [9] or [16] and press the OK/MENU button. The number of pictures in the index display is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. to choose the number...
Enlarging pictures A picture displayed on the monitor can be enlarged up to 4 times their original size to check the clarity of the picture. Press the U side of the zoom button in the playback mode. The picture is enlarged in steps (1.5 , 2.5 , 3.0 , 3.5...
Rotating pictures Pictures taken when the camera is held vertically are displayed horizontally. 100-0020 100-0020 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 Original picture In playback mode, display the picture you want to rotate. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU].
Press to select the [PLAY] tab. Press to go to the [PLAY] menu. Press to select [y]. Press to go to the rotation display settings. Press to select [+90°] or [–90°]. The picture is rotated and displayed. Press the OK/MENU button. The rotated picture is saved.
Displaying pictures one after another m This function automatically displays the pictures in order (slideshow). For movies, only the first frame is displayed. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to start the slideshow. Pictures are displayed in sequence at approximately 3 second intervals.
Recording sound with pictures taken This function lets you record sound to the still pictures already taken, or renew recorded sound. Recording time for each picture is for about 4 seconds. Play back the picture you wish to add sound to in playback mode.
Recording sound with pictures taken R Press to select [START] and press the OK/MENU button. Sound recording starts. If the source of the sound you are recording is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the camera, the recorded sound may not be very clear. When sound is recorded on the picture with sound, previous sound will be erased and only newly recorded sound will be stored.
Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies on the camera’s monitor. When the playback mode is activated, the last picture recorded is played back on the monitor. Follow the instructions below to select a picture with mark and play it back. Press mode to select the picture with the n mark.
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Playing back movies q While a movie is playing back, you can select the following operations. :Rewind :Fast forward :Raise volume :Lower volume OK/MENU button: Pause In pause mode, you can operate as follows. :Reverse playback while the button is pressed :Normal playback while the button is pressed :Displays the first frame :Displays the last frame...
Creating an index The camera automatically selects nine frames from the movie and stores as still pictures, enabling you to see the content of the movie at a glance. Select a movie with n and play it back. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed.
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Playing back movies q Press again to go to the index creation mode. Press then press the OK/MENU button. When the processing is completed, the frames are saved as new still pictures. The index is stored as pictures in different record modes from the original movie.
Playback on a TV You can play back pictures on a TV. Use the AV cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to the TV. Select NTSC or PAL according to your TV video signal system. TV video signal systems NTSC: North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan PAL: European countries, China...
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Playback on a TV Press [PAL] and press the OK/MENU button. The video signal system is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. Turn the camera and the TV off. Plug the AV cable into the Multi- connector on the camera.
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Turn the TV on and switch to the video input mode. For information on the video input mode, refer to your manual of the TV. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on. The picture is displayed on the TV. Operate the camera in the same way as normal playback to display pictures on your TV.
Displaying shooting information This function changes the shooting information displayed on the monitor. Detailed information display 100-0020 100-0020 SIZE: SIZE: 2272*1704 $04.12.18 15:30 $04.12.18 15:30 The shooting information is displayed for approximately 3 seconds. Press the OK/MENU button in the playback mode.
Editing pictures Creating soft focus pictures 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.
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Editing pictures Press FOCUS]. Press to go to the soft focus picture settings. Press FOCUS]. Press the OK/MENU button to create the soft focus picture. Once the soft focus picture is created, it is stored as a new picture. A new picture cannot be created if the card is full. to select [SOFT to select [SOFT SOFT FOCUS...
Creating fish-eye pictures This function enables you to add fish-eye view effects to the selected pictures and store them as new pictures. When the fish-eye view mode is selected, the picture is transformed into a spherical picture. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into fish-eye pictures.
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Editing pictures Press Press to go to the fish-eye picture settings. Press Press the OK/MENU button to create the fish-eye picture. fish-eye Once the A new picture cannot be created if the card is full. to select [FISHEYE]. to select [FISHEYE]. picture is created, it is stored as a new picture.
Creating black and white pictures This function enables you to convert selected pictures into black and white pictures and store them as new pictures. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into black and white pictures. Press the OK/MENU button.
Editing pictures Press WHITE]. Press to go to the black and white picture settings. Press WHITE]. Press the OK/MENU button to create the black and white picture. Once the black and white picture is created, it is stored as a new picture.
Creating sepia-tone pictures This function enables you to convert selected pictures into sepia-tone pictures and store them as new pictures. While in playback mode, display the picture you want to convert into sepia color. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU].
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Editing pictures Press Press to go to the sepia-tone picture settings. Press Press the OK/MENU button to create the sepia-tone picture. Once the sepia-tone picture is created, it is stored as a new picture. A new picture cannot be created if the card is full. to select [SEPIA].
Changing the resolution This function enables you to change the resolution of selected pictures and store them as new pictures. This is useful when you want to reduce the volume of picture data, such as when posting pictures on the Internet or attaching them to e-mail.
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Editing pictures Press Press to go to the resize settings. Press size. Press the OK/MENU button to create the resized picture. Once the picture is resized, it is stored as a new picture. A new picture cannot be created if the card is full. If the resolution is 640 ×...
Protecting pictures You can protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame or all- frame erase function. Formatting erases both unprotected and protected pictures. g“Formatting a card” (P.107) While in playback mode, display the picture you want to protect.
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Protecting pictures 0 Press Press to go to the protection settings. Press To cancel protection, select [OFF]. Press the OK/MENU button. The selected picture is protected. 9 is displayed on the screen. to select [0]. to select [ON]. 0° < <...
Erasing one picture Digital cameras let you erase pictures that you do not want to keep. You can also erase all the pictures stored (except protected ones) on the card at once. g“Erasing all pictures R” (P.80) The protected pictures cannot be erased. g“Protecting pictures 0” (P.77) Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Erasing all pictures This function erases all pictures stored on the card. The protected pictures cannot be erased. g“Protecting pictures 0” (P.77) Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Press the OK/MENU button in the playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU].
Erasing all pictures R Press to select [YES], and press R ALL ERASE the OK/MENU button. CAUTION ERASING ALL All pictures, except for protected ones, are erased. SELECT...
Setting Up Describes how to set operation modes and change settings. When the same settings are available for “Shooting mode” and “Playback mode,” the monitor displays for “Shooting mode” are used in this chapter.
Selecting a language You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed on the monitor. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press tab. Press to go to the [SETUP] menu. Press Press to go to the language...
The selected language is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. You can select other languages too. The firmware for other languages can be downloaded using Olympus homepage. For details, see Olympus homepage. Selecting a language W...
Setting date and time You can set the date and time. This feature is handy when managing pictures on a computer or printing pictures. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press tab.
Press to select one of the following date formats: [Y]-[M]-[D] (Year/Month/Day), [M]-[D]-[Y] (Month/ Day/Year), [D]-[M]-[Y] (Day/Month/ Year). Press to go to the year input. The following steps show the procedure used when the date format is set to [Y]-[M]-[D]. Press to set each of the last two digits of the year.
Saving settings This function lets you save the shooting and other settings you have made during shooting or playback. All settings are reset to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. The settings made before the camera is turned off are saved.
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Press to select [OFF]. Press the OK/MENU button. The save setting is turned on. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. The functions and settings to save or reset your settings Function Flash & DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM R(still picture) AF MODE Settings not mentioned above are always saved.
Checking the picture you have just taken REC VIEW lets you check the picture you have just taken on the monitor. The picture is displayed for a few seconds between shots, letting you check each picture as it is taken. If you want to move on to the next shot immediately without checking the previous picture, set [REC VIEW] to [OFF].
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Checking the picture you have just taken Press to select [ON] or [OFF], and press the OK/MENU button. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. For movie shooting mode, [REC VIEW] cannnot be set. For successive pictures mode, the REC VIEW pictures do not appear. SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME...
Setting beep/alert sound This function lets you adjust the volume of the beep sound used for warnings and button operations, or turn off. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press tab. Press to go to the [SETUP] menu.
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Setting beep/alert sound 8 Press to select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH]. ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR To turn off the beep sound, select [OFF]. HIGH Press the OK/MENU button. The beep sound is set to the selected level. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
Setting shutter sound You can select from three different sounds to use as the shutter sound. You can also set the sound level to [HIGH] or [LOW]. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode (K). The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU].
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Press to select [1], [2], [3] or [OFF]. If you have selected a shutter sound ([1], [2] or [3]), press to set the sound level. To turn off the sound, select [OFF]. Press to select [HIGH] or [LOW] and then the OK/MENU button. Again, press the OK/MENU button twice to exit the menu.
Setting volume You can adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press tab. Press to go to the [SETUP] menu. Press Press to go to the volume setting.
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Press to select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH]. To disable the sound, select [OFF]. Press the OK/MENU button. The volume is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. H is displayed on the monitor while recorded pictures with sound are played back.
Setting power-on screen and sound You can set the screen to be displayed and sound to be played each time the camera is turned on. You can record and set your own screen as the power-on screen. “Recording power-on screen” (P.100) Press the OK/MENU button.
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Press to select [SCREEN] and then press Press to select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3] and then press the OK/MENU button. The screen [3] can be customized as your screen. If no screen is recorded, no screen will be displayed when the camera is turned on. Press to select [VOLUME] and then press...
Recording power-on screen Record the screen that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on. You can select it from the pictures stored on the card. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU].
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Pressing recorded.The press the OK/MENU button. Press to select [OK] and press the OK/MENU button. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. The recorded screen here is recorded at [3] of [PW ON SETUP] position. g“Setting power-on screen and sound” (P.98) The movies cannot be recorded as the power-on screen.
Setting screen color You can set the screen color displayed on the monitor to [NORMAL], [BROWN], [BLUE] or [BLACK]. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press tab. Press to go to the [SETUP] menu. Press Press to go to the color settings.
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Setting screen color Press to select [NORMAL], COLOR [BROWN], [BLUE] or [BLACK] NORMAL BROWN BLUE BLACK CANCEL SELECT Press the OK/MENU button. The screen color is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
Setting file names For the pictures stored on the card, file names and folder names are automatically recorded by the camera. File and folder names are assigned as shown below, using a file number (0001-9999) and folder number (100-999), respectively. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
ress the OK/MENU button in shooting mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab. Press to go to the [SETUP] menu. Press to select [FILE NAME]. Press to go to the file name settings.
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Setting file names Press to select [RESET] or [AUTO]. SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME RESET PIXEL MAPPING AUTO Press the OK/MENU button. The file name is set to selected mode . Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu.
Formatting a card Formatting prepares the card to receive data from the camera. This camera may not recognize cards which have been formatted on a computer or another camera. Be sure to format the card with this camera. All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. Protected pictures are also erased.
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Formatting a card Press to select [YES]. Press the OK/MENU button. The [BUSY] bar is displayed while the card is being formatted. Never open the card cover, or connect or disconnect the battery, AC adapter and power coupler during formatting. Such action, may render the card unusable.
Adjusting brightness of monitor This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. Press the OK/MENU button. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press to select the [SETUP] tab. Press to go to the [SETUP] menu. Press to select [s].
Adjusting brightness of monitor s While looking at the monitor, press to adjust the brightness. Pressing pressing Press the OK/MENU button. The brightness is set. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. brightens the monitor, and darkens it. SELECT...
Adjust CCD and image processing functions The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. This should be performed once a year. Wait for about a minute after taking a picture or playing back a picture to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
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Adjust CCD and image processing functions Press the OK/MENU button. The [BUSY] bar is displayed during Pixel Mapping process and the camera is adjusted. Press the OK/MENU button again to exit the menu. If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping process, start again from step 1.
Printing Pictures Describes how to print pictures taken with the camera in two ways. One is to print using the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) and the other is using a PictBridge compatible printer.
You can print pictures on a printer connected to the computer. You can transfer the pictures from the card to the computer and print them. Printing is easy with OLYMPUS Master that came with your camera. g“Using provided OLYMPUS Master software” (P.139)
Making print reservations You can specify pictures and the number of prints on the card. Take the card containing this print reservation information to a DPOF-support photo lab for printing. You can also print pictures at home if your printer is DPOF-compatible.
Making print reservations < All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can select whether or not to include the shooting date and time. One print will be made of each frame. Use single-frame reservation to reserve multiple prints of a particular frame.
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Press to select [U] and press the OK/MENU button. Press to select whether the date or time is to be included and press the OK/MENU button. The pictures are printed without the shooting date and time. DATE: The pictures are printed with the shooting date.
Making print reservations < Single-frame reservation Use this function to select the pictures you want to print one at a time. You can set the desired number of prints for each picture or change previous reservations. You cannot print pictures with n (movie) mark.
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Press to select [<] and press the OK/MENU button. Press to select the picture you want to print. Press to select the number of prints. The maximum number of prints you can set is , no prints will be made. 10.
Making print reservations < Canceling print reservations This function lets you cancel all the print reservation data stored on the card. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. The top menu is displayed. Press to go to [MODE MENU]. Press tab.
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Press to select [RESET] and press the OK/MENU button. Press to return to the PLAY menu. Press the OK/MENU button to exit the menu. Making print reservations < < PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED RESET KEEP CANCEL SELECT < PRINT ORDER <...
Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer 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 set the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
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 labeled end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. For details of how to turn the printer on and locate the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Printing pictures When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes.
Easiest Printing The easiest procedure to print a picture taken with the camera is described below. With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen displayed, press select [PRINT], then press the OK/ MENU button. The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. Press to select the paper size, then press When the [PRINT PAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and...
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Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Press you want to print. Press OK/MENU button. Press press the OK/MENU button. Printing starts. To return to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, select [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. When printing is finished, return to step 4. When you want to print more pictures, repeat steps 4 and 5.
PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen displayed, press select [PRINT] or [MULTI PRINT], then press the OK/MENU button. The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. Press to select the paper size, then press PRINT mode: MULTI PRINT mode: Go to step 4. When the [PRINT PAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/SHEET] are set to [<STANDARD].
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Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Press SHEET] and press the OK/MENU button. Press you want to print. Press the G side of the zoom button to display the index. You can then select the pictures you want to print from the index. Select the print reservation method.
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Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Setting MORE print reservations Press The [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. Press to select the item you want to set, then press Press to change the setting, and press the OK/MENU button. <×: Sets the number of prints. You can select up to 10 prints.
Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Print the pictures. Press [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. Printing starts. CANCEL: The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen.
ALL PRINT mode With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen displayed, press select [ALL PRINT] mode, then press the OK/MENU button. The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. Press to select the paper size, then press When the [PRINT PAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE] and [BORDERLESS] are set to [<STANDARD].
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Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Press want to set, then press Press press the OK/MENU button. If [PRINT INFO] cannot be set with your printer, go to step 6. One copy is printed for each picture. DATE ( FILE NAME ( Press the OK/MENU button.
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Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer To cancel printing Pressing the OK/MENU button during print PRINT data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To CONTINUE cancel printing, press to select [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. CANCEL SELECT...
Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen displayed, press select [ALL INDEX] or [PRINT ORDER], then press the OK/MENU button. The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. Press size, then press When the [PRINT PAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE] and [BORDERLESS] are set to [<STANDARD] (printer default settings).
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Print the pictures. Press [CANCEL] and press the OK/MENU button. Printing starts. CANCEL: The settings are canceled and the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen. g“Exiting direct printing”...
Printing with PictBridge-compatible printer Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. With the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen displayed, press A message is displayed. Unplug the USB cable from the camera. The camera turns off. Unplug the USB cable from the printer.
Connecting Computer This chapter describes how to transfer pictures stored on the card to computer, and how to use various functions of OLYMPUS Master. For details, refer to the on-line “Help” and the manual of OLYMPUS Master.
USB cable Use an xD-Picture Card adapter (sold separately) depending the operating system for transferring the image data from the xD-Picture card to a computer. For details, refer to Olympus homepage. Installing OLYMPUS Master Activating OLYMPUS Master Saving pictures on computer gP.140...
What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is for use on computers to view, edit and organize the pictures taken with the digital camera. When this software is installed, the following operations can be performed.
Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Installing OLYMPUS Master Check the operating system of your computer before installing OLYMPUS Master. For the compatibility of a new operating system, see OLYMPUS Website. Operational Environment Windows Operating System Hard disk space Connector Monitor This software is for use on computers with a pre-installed Operating System.
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Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Macintosh Operating System Mac OS 10.2 or later Power PC G3 500MHz or greater 128MB or greater (256MB or greater recommended) Hard disk space 300MB or greater Connector USB port Monitor 1024 × 768 dots or higher, 32,000 colors or higher...
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Using provided OLYMPUS Master software Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The OLYMPUS Master installation window is displayed. If the installation window does not display automatically, double click the [My Computer] icon on your desktop and then click the CD-ROM icon.
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Operate according to the messages. When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Agree]. The OLYMPUS Master installation window will be displayed. Operate according to the window messages. When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Yes].
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Using provided OLYMPUS Master software If you wish to install Adobe Reader, click [OK]. If you do not wish to install, click [Cancel], and go to step 8. The Adobe Reader installation window appears. Operate according to the window messages.
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[ Double click the installer icon. Operate according to the window messages. The installer of OLYMPUS Master is activated. When the software license agreement window is displayed, review the agreement and click [Continue] and [Agree]. The installation completion window appears.
Connecting the camera to computer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Connect the labeled end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. For the location of the USB port on your computer, see the manual for the computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the multi-connector on the camera.
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When the computer has been connected to the camera, a window is displayed, prompting you to select the operation for the image files. Click [CANCEL] because the images will be transferred using OLYMPUS Master software. Mac OS X The image files are usually controlled by an iPhoto application. When the camera is connected for the first time, the iPhoto application is activated, so terminate it.
The main menu window appears automatically. The first time the computer is activated, the user information window appears, input [Name] and [OLYMPUS Master Serial Number], then select your resident country. (OLYMPUS Master) icon on the desktop. (OLYMPUS Master) icon in the...
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OLYMPUS Master main menu [Transfer Images] button Use to transfer images from the camera or media. [Upgrade] button Use to display the dialog box for upgrading to OLYMPUS Master Plus. [Browse Images] button Use to display the browse image. [Backup Images] button Use to back up images.
Displaying camera images on computer Transferring and storing the camera images on a computer Storing camera images on a computer. In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click the Images) button. The transferring source selection menu window appears. Click the button in the menu window.
Click the [Browse images Now] button. The image transferred into the browse window is displayed. To return to the main menus, click [MENU] on the browse window. The lamp on the camera body blinks red while the images are being transferred.
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Displaying camera images on computer For Windows Me/2000/XP 1 Click the [Eject Hardware] icon displayed on the control strip. 2 Click the displayed message. 3 When the [Safe to Remove Hardware] message is displayed, click [OK]. For Macintosh 1 Drag and drop the [NO_NAME] (or [Untitled] icon) on the desktop to [TRASH].
Viewing still images/movies In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click the Images) button. The Browse Window is displayed. Double click the thumbnail of the still picture you want to view. The display switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged.
Viewing still images/movies Viewing movies In the browse window, double click the thumbnail of the movie you want to view. The display switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed. Click the playback button display to start the movie. The operation of the other buttons is as follows: 1 Playback Slider 2 Time Display...
Printing images There are many printing menus for the photos, indexes, postcards, calendars, etc. This section describes how to print photos. In the OLYMPUS Master main menu, click [Print Images]. The Print Menu window is displayed. Click the (Photo) button.
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Printing images Select the thumbnail of the picture you want to print and click [Add]. The selected picture is displayed on the layout as a preview. Set the number of prints. Click [Print]. To return to the main menus, click [Menu] on the Photo Print window.
Transferri n g and stori n g camera i m ages to a computer wi t hout usi n g OLYMPUS Master appl i c ati o n This camera is supported by USB Mass Storage Class Device Standards. Therefore, you can transfer and store images by connecting the camera to a computer with the provided device specific USB cable without using OLYMPUS Master application.
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 loss of valuable data may...
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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.
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge batteries with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. Never heat or incinerate batteries.
The card is a consumable item. After long use, writing to the card and erasing of data no longer becomes possible. When this happens, replace it with a new card. Olympus is not responsible for any damage to data saved in other media or loss of data stored on the card.
Precautions Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires. Do not push or pull severely on the lens. Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera.
Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action Insert a card, or remove the card once and reinsert it correctly. g See the separate Basic manual provided. Wipe the gold contacts with a commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the NO CARD card.
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Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action Use image editing software such as the OLYMPUS Master provided to view the pic- tures on a computer. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. PICTURE ERROR CARD SETUP POWER OFF Format the card.
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Monitor indication NO CONNECT ION CANCEL NO PAPER CANCEL NO INK CANCEL JAMMED CANCEL SETTINGS CHANGED CANCEL Error messages Corrective action The camera is not connected to the printer or computer correctly. Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. There is no paper in the printer.
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Error messages Monitor indication Corrective action There is a problem with the printer and/or camera. Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer, and then turn on both devices. PRINT ERROR CANCEL...
If a problem arises Possible cause The camera does not respond or the monitor does not turn on The power is off. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. There is condensation inside the camera.
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If a problem arises Possible cause The flash is set to [$]. The subject was excessively illuminated. The power is off. The camera is in the shooting mode. No pictures have been taken. The picture information (file name, etc.) was changed on a computer.
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Possible cause The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The subject is too close. In self-timer mode, you were standing in front of the camera lens when you pressed the shutter button. The green lamp on the monitor blinked when the shutter but- ton was pressed halfway.
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If a problem arises Possible cause The flash was blocked by your finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The flash was set to [$]. The picture was taken against the light. You took a picture of a bright subject such as a snow-cov- ered landscape.
Green and red lamps and indicators The green lamp and flash stand-by (#) indicator on the monitor and the lamp on the camera body indicate the following depending on whether they are on, off or blinking. Lamp or indicator Green lamp on The subject is in focus (when the monitor the shutter button is pressed...
Camera maintenance Cleaning the camera Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you used the camera at the beach, clean it with a cloth that has been soaked in clean water and well wrung.
AC adapter (sold separately) In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the camera, you can also use the specified AC adapter with a power coupler (sold separately). An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as picture downloads. Use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately). Connect in the sequence as shown below.
Names of parts *1: See the separate Basic manual provided. Lens g*1 Card cover g*1 Battery lock knob g*1 Multi-connector gP.123, 146 Mode dial g*1 Shutter button g*1 Flash gP.23 Microphone gP.48 Self-timer lamp gP.39...
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Lamp g*1, P.173 *1: See the separate Basic manual provided. Names of parts QUICK VIEW button g*1 POWER switch g*1 Zoom button gP.20, 50, 53 Speaker Strap eyelet g*1 Battery compartment/ connector cover OK/MENU button gP.4 Tripod socket Monitor g*1, P.109 Arrow pad The Arrow pad can be used to set the macro mode, flash mode,...
Menu List The shooting mode and playback mode menus for still pictures and movies are shown separately below. Shooting mode menu (Still picture) Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA CARD SETUP is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗...
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Shooting mode menus (Movie) Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA CARD SETUP is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY Function...
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Menu List EDIT CARD SETUP INFO SERASE is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. SOFT FOCUS SOFT FOCUS CANCEL FISHEYE FISHEYE BLACK & WHITE BLACK & WHITE CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA...
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Playback mode menus (Movie) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAYBACK INFO SERASE is the setting when shipped from the factory (default setting). ∗ Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. Function Setting INDEX INDEX ALL ERASE...
List of functions by shooting mode Some settings may not be available depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to the table below. Shooting mode Function & QUICK VIEW Optical zoom ESP/ n DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA FORMAT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR...
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Shooting mode Function & QUICK VIEW Optical zoom ESP/ n DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE PANORAMA FORMAT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT *1 Only [ 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 *2 Selectable only when the camera is in shooting standby mode.
(based on CIPA battery life measurement standards) : 4,000,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter) : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 11.6 mm (equivalent to 35 mm to 70 mm lens on a 35 mm film camera), F3.5 to F4.9 : iESP, spot metering : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
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: Automatic adjustment in range of 2000 to 2099 : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4 (under OLYMPUS test conditions) : Camera is not damaged by water spray from any direction. : 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation) / –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Index AC adapter ... 175 AF mode ... 12 AF target mark ... 10 ALL RESET ... 88 All-frame reservation U ... 116 Arrow pad ... 177 AUTO (white balance) ... 30 Auto-flash ... 23 AV cable ... 63 Battery ... 188 Battery charger ...
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