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: P.17
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 3: Composition Of The Manual
To print the pictures you have taken. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. To use OLYMPUS Master. Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 2 Composition of the manual ... 3 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 Mode dial...
Page 5 5 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -44 Recording movies Sequential shooting Self-timer shooting Panorama shooting ... 49 Taking two-in-one pictures ... 51 Recording sound with still pictures 6 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -53 Playing back still pictures Selecting the number of pictures Calendar display ...
Page 6 Table of Contents 7 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 81 All reset ... 82 Selecting a language Power on setup ...
Page 7 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 110 Installing OLYMPUS Master ... 111 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 114 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ... 116 Displaying camera images on a computer ... 118 Downloading and saving images ... 118 Viewing still pictures and movies ... 120 Printing pictures ...
Page 8: 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 9: 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. (About the mode dial This function allows you to take still pictures.
Page 10: Direct Buttons
Direct buttons By using the direct buttons, operating the camera is even easier. button mode, O shooting conditions for the camera. according to the situation” (P.26) PROGRAM AUTO SELECT (Flash mode) button mode, press changes in the following order with each press of the button. shooting”...
Page 11 button Pressing displays the top menu. MODE MENU (Self-timer) button In shooting modes, press setting alternates between [ shooting” (P.48) 2560 1920 2560 1920 X& (Macro) button In shooting modes, press X The setting switches between [ “Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode)” (P.32) 2560 1920 2560 1920 “Menus”...
Page 12: Menus
Menus QUICK VIEW button/- (Album playback) button In shooting modes, pressing the QUICK VIEW button displays the last picture taken on the monitor. All the functions in normal playback mode are available. To return to shooting mode for taking the next picture, press the QUICK VIEW button or press the shutter button halfway.
Page 13: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus Shooting still pictures/movies Playback still pictures ALBUM ENTRY MODE MENU ERASE gP.40 MODE MENU gP.41 gP.21 Playback movies gP.56 MOVIE PLAYBACK ALBUM ENTRY gP.79 ERASE gP.60 Menus gP.58 MODE MENU gP.79 gP.60...
Page 14: Mode Menus
Menus Mode menus ESP/ CAMERA tab DRIVE CARD tab SETUP tab DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE CAMERA For setting shooting- related functions. CARD tab For formatting the memory card. SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and ease of use features. TIPS •...
Page 15: 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.
Page 16 Menus Press ON to select [SHUTTER SOUND], then press Y. • Refer to the arrows on the screen to select a setting with the arrow pad. • Unavailable settings cannot be selected. Press ON to select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3] then press Y. •...
Page 17: 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 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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.37) Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
Page 21: 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.22.
Page 22: Movie Record Modes
Record mode Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Record Image size mode 2560 × 1920 2560 × 1920 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 1640 ×...
Page 23 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 24: To Change The Record Mode
Record mode To change the record mode 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” (P.12) 2560 1920 HQ 2560...
Page 25: 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 26: 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. (f mode P PROGRAM AUTO All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings.
Page 27: Self Portrait
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation V CUISINE Lets you take beautiful pictures of food. The saturation, sharpness and contrast settings are increased to take sharp, vivid pictures of the subject. O BEACH & SNOW Suitable for taking pictures at a beach or in snow. Lets you take beautiful pictures of scenery with sand or snow.
Page 28 Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation W CANDLE The optimum mode to take a picture of candles preserving the warm light from fire. TIPS • The flash cannot be used. • Record mode can only be set to SQ2: [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768] and [640 ×...
Page 29: Selecting A Scene Mode
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Selecting a scene mode Press Of. • The screen for selecting a scene mode is displayed. Press NO to select a scene mode and press e. • After the sample image was displayed, for what kind of shooting situation is suitable will be displayed.
Page 30: 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 31: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the digital zoom To use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [ON] and press e. Press the T side of the zoom button. 2560 1920 2560 1920 The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom.
Page 32: Taking Close-Up Pictures (Macro/Super Macro Mode)
Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro mode) Set the camera to macro mode when taking subjects up close (20 cm/8" to 50 cm/20"). & When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 20 cm/8" to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with a 20.9 ×...
Page 33 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 34: 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. 0.2 m to 3.0 m (0.7 ft. to 9.8 ft.) T (max.): Approx.
Page 35: Take The Picture
for link Change the flash mode by repeatedly pressing • The flash settings change in the order of the arrows. • If no operation is performed for about 2 seconds, the flash mode is set and the mode selection screen is automatically exited. Press the shutter button halfway.
Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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. Top menu Press ON to adjust the exposure and press e.
Page 41: 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 42: Histogram
Histogram When shooting still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor. Displaying the brightness and contrast of your subject enables fine adjustment of the exposure. Hides the histogram. Displays the histogram for every picture. When [ON] is selected in Bright picture Dark picture...
Page 43 Top menu [MODE MENU] Note • The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if [ON] is selected. During panorama shooting or two-in-one picture shooting. • The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram displayed during playback. [CAMERA] [OFF] / [ON] Histogram...
Page 44: Additional Shooting Functions
5 Additional shooting functions Additional shooting 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 45: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. The sound is automatically recorded with the 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. Decide the composition of the picture.
Page 46 Recording movies 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.80) • In A mode, the flash cannot be used. • The sound quality deteriorates temporarily if water gets on the microphone or speaker.
Page 47: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting This function allows you to take a succession of still pictures (4 pictures in [HQ] 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 48: 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. Select [Y ON] by repeatedly pressing •...
Page 49: 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. Top menu [MODE MENU] Use the arrow pad to choose at which edge you want to connect the pictures.
Page 50 • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting modes are not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.
Page 51: Taking Two-In-One Pictures
Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. This way you can enjoy having two subjects in one. Top menu [MODE MENU] Take the first shot. • The subject will be positioned on the left in the combined picture.
Page 52: 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. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [ON] and press e.
Page 53: 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 54: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing back still pictures • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Y : Displays the next picture. X : Displays the previous picture. O : Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. N : Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.
Page 55: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
TIPS • You can use this function in shooting mode by pressing the button. • The shooting information on the monitor disappears after 3 seconds. Note • If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the camera enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off.
Page 56: Slideshow
• Months in which no pictures were taken are not displayed. • If you did not set the date and time on the camera or change the date with the provided OLYMPUS Master, the pictures may not be displayed on the correct date.
Page 57: Picture Rotation
Top menu Select [NORMAL], [FADER], [SLIDE] or [WINDOW], and press • The slideshow starts. Press e. • The slideshow ends and the first frame is displayed. • The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing e. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally.
Page 58: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select an image with A and display the top menu. Top menu [MOVIE PLAYBACK] • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the camera automatically returns to the beginning of the movie and displays the [MOVIE PLAYBACK] menu.
Page 59: Playing Back Albums
You can organize your pictures by arranging them into albums on 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 60: Album Entry
Playing back albums Album menu Functions available in the album menu Function SEL. ALBUM SELECT TITLE IMAGE Album entry This function is for entering still pictures or movies into an album. Top menu [ALBUM ENTRY] Select the method of album entry.
Page 61 Press XY to select the album to enter the pictures in and then press e. (Entering selected pictures Press XY to select the picture you want to enter and press • To select the picture by single-frame playback, press the T side of the zoom button.
Page 62: Album Playback
Playing back albums (Entering collectively Select [PHOTO], [MOVIE] or [0] and press e. Select [YES] and press e. Note • If you do formatting/erasing all, the picture entered in the album will also be cleared. • You cannot enter one picture into several albums. •...
Page 63: Undo Entry
Use the arrow pad to playback other pictures. Y : Displays the next picture. X : Displays the previous picture. O : Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. N : Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. • To display the detailed information on the picture, press the T side of the zoom button.
Page 64 Playing back albums (Undo entry selected pictures Select [SEL. IMAGE] and press Press XY to select the picture you want to undo entry and press • To select the picture by single-frame playback, press the T side of the zoom button.
Page 65: Erase Album Picture
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. Select the album that have the pictures you want to erase and display the top menu. Note •...
Page 66: Changing The Title Image
Playing back albums Press XY to select the picture you want to erase and press O. • To select the picture by single-frame playback, press the T side of the zoom button. • The R mark will appear on the selected picture.
Page 67: Editing Still Pictures
Press XY to select the picture for the title image and press e. Select [OK] and press e. Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are available. SOFT FOCUS This function enables you to add soft focus effects to the selected pictures and store them as new pictures.
Page 68: Soft Focus
Editing still pictures Soft focus Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [SOFT FOCUS] and press e. • The [BUSY] bar appears and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The soft focused picture is stored as a separate picture from the original.
Page 69: Black And White
Black and White Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [BLACK & WHITE] and press e. • The [BUSY] bar appears and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The black and white picture is stored as a separate picture from the original.
Page 70: Resizing
Editing still pictures Resizing Top menu [MODE MENU] Select an image size and press e. • The [BUSY] bar appears and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • The resized picture is stored as a separate picture from the original.
Page 71 Use the arrow pad and zoom button to decide the trimming position and size. • Press ONXY to move the trimming frame. • Press the W side or T side of the zoom button to select the trimming size. Press e. Select [OK] and press e.
Page 72: Recording Sound
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. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Select the still picture to which you want to add sound.
Page 73: 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 A and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [INDEX] and press e. •...
Page 74: 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. 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 75: 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 76: 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.152). Top menu [MODE MENU] 100-0030 0030 SIZE : : SIZE 2560 1920 2560...
Page 77: Histogram
Histogram When viewing still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the luminance distribution. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. g“Histogram” (P.42) Top menu [MODE MENU] Note • The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram displayed during playback.
Page 78: 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. Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 79: Single-Frame Erase
Single-frame erase Select the picture that you want to erase and display the top menu. 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. All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card.
Page 80: Format
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 81: 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 82: 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 83: Selecting A Language
Top menu [MODE MENU] Select a language and press e. TIPS • You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the help. [SETUP] SELECT g“Menus” (P.12)
Page 84: 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.85) Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [OFF], [1], [2], [3] for [SCREEN], then press X.
Page 85: 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.84) Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 86: Screen Color
Screen color You can select the screen color displayed on the monitor from 4 patterns. Top menu [MODE MENU] [NORMAL] / [BROWN] / [BLUE] / [BLACK] Playback volume You can adjust the sound volume of still pictures or playback volume of movies.
Page 87: 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]. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3].
Page 88: 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 89: 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 the pixel mapping function to perform properly.
Page 90: Monitor Brightness Adjustment
Monitor brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor to make it easier to see the image. Top menu [MODE MENU] • For album playback mode: Top menu Adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press e.
Page 91: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] Select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/ Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year), [D-M-Y] (Day/Month/Year), and...
Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Direct printing (PictBridge) 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 95: Flowchart For Printing
If you selected [SEL. 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 96: Print Pictures
Direct printing (PictBridge) Select the picture you want to print. Set the printing data. SELECT SELECT SELECT Print pictures. 100-0030 0030 SELECT SELECT SELECT PRINT PRINT PRINT SINGLE PRINT SINGLE PRINT SINGLE PRINT MORE MORE MORE PRINT INFO DATE WITHOUT WITHOUT FILE NAME 100-0030...
Page 97: Selecting The Print Mode
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 ON to select the item you want. Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
Page 98: Setting The Print Paper Items
Direct printing (PictBridge) 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.
Page 99: Setting Printing Data
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 100: Exiting Direct Printing
Direct printing (PictBridge) 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.
Page 101: If An Error Code Is Displayed
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 The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
Page 102: 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 103: Flowchart For Setting Up The Print Reservations
Note • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. • If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. •...
Page 104: Selecting Print Reservation Mode
Print settings (DPOF) Select the picture(s) you want to print. Set the printing data. CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL Complete the print reservations. CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL Selecting print reservation mode You can select [ < ] or [ < PRINT ORDER CANCEL SELECT SELECT SELECT...
Page 105: Selecting The Picture To Print
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 106: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Print settings (DPOF) 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. Top menu [MODE MENU] •...
Page 107 If you are finished resetting print reservation data, press e. Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME] and press e. • The selected items will then be saved with the updated print reservation information. Select [SET] and press e. • The data will be stored. •...
Page 108: 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, organize them by date or category, or attach...
Page 109: 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 110: Using Olympus Master
CD-ROM. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Download images from the camera or...
Page 111: 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 112 • Open the camera’s battery compartment/connector 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 113 “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 114: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Double-click on the desired language folder. 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”...
Page 115 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 116: 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 117 “Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus. (To exit OLYMPUS Master Click the “Exit” • OLYMPUS Master is exited. Starting up OLYMPUS Master...
Page 118: 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 card cover. • Remove the battery. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. on the OLYMPUS Master main...
Page 119: The Usb Cable
(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 lit green. Preparation for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon and right-click the “Removable Disk”...
Page 120: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Browse” window. on the OLYMPUS Master main Thumbnail...
Page 121: Printing Pictures
Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. Click “Print Images” menu. • The print menu is displayed. Description on the OLYMPUS Master main Printing pictures at the 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 122 Printing pictures Click “Photo” • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to “Print Date”, and select between “Date”...
Page 123: 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 124: 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 125: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with CARD ERROR the card. Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE- PROTECT The image capacity of the card has been reached and no more CARD FULL...
Page 126: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode.
Page 127 Possible cause Corrective action The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* Turn the camera off and wait until it dries inside the camera. before turning it on again. The brightness of the Select [s] in the mode menu and adjust the monitor is not adjusted brightness.
Page 128 Troubleshooting Possible cause The flash does not fire. The flash is set to [$]. The subject is illuminated. The camera records movies. Super macro mode is set. Panorama mode is set. The battery run time is brief. You are using the camera in a cold environment.
Page 129 (Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to AF Use focus lock to focus on the subject and was taken. then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the when the shutter button shutter button gently.
Page 130 Troubleshooting Possible cause The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The flash was set to [$]. Select a flash mode other than [$]. The subject was too small and was backlit.
Page 131 The printer does not Refer to the printer’s instruction manual or support PictBridge. contact the manufacturer. The camera is not recognized by the computer. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS Master. been installed. Troubleshooting Ref. page P.9, 12 –...
Page 132: 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 133: Ac Adapter (Optional)
AC adapter (optional) 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).
Page 134: Safety Precautions
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • 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 135: 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 136: Disclaimer Of Warranty
Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
Page 137: Fcc Notice
- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.
Page 138: 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 139 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 140: 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 141: Menu List
Menu list Shooting mode menus ( 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/ DRIVE AUTO/64/100/200/400 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF/ON AF MODE iESP/ SPOT OFF/ON PANORAMA...
Page 142 Menu list Shooting mode menus (A) Top menu MODE MENU Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Function CAMERA ESP/ 5 DIGITAL ZOOM CARD FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET ∗1 PW ON SETUP COLOR FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT Ref.
Page 143 Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures) Top menu PLAY 0 MODE MENU EDIT CARD ALL ERASE SETUP ALL RESET ALBUM ENTRY ERASE Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Function Setting OFF/ON +90°/ 0°/-90° < <...
Page 144 Menu list Playback mode menus (q) (movies) Top menu MODE MENU MOVIE PLAYBACK ALBUM ENTRY ERASE Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Function PLAY 0 INFO EDIT INDEX CARD ALL ERASE FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET ∗1 PW ON SETUP COLOR...
Page 145: Playback Mode Menus
Playback mode menus ( Top menu ALBUM MENU ∗2 ∗3 /MOVIE PLAYBACK UNDO ENTRY ERASE Not displayed with movies. Not displayed with still pictures. ) For album playback mode Function Setting SEL. ALBUM OFF/ON ∗2 +90°/ 0°/-90° SELECT TITLE OK/CANCEL IMAGE ∗2 <...
Page 146: 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 mode &, % Flash ESP/5 DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE R (still pictures) SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME Playback mode <...
Page 147 Album playback mode < Others ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR VIDEO OUT Setting differs according to the region where the camera is sold. List of factory default settings 0° < ENGLISH SCREEN: OFF, VOLUME: OFF NORMAL NORMAL Y-M-D 2005.01.01 00:00 NTSC or PAL *...
Page 148: Scene And Shooting Functions
Scene and shooting functions Some settings may not be available depending on the scene mode. For details, refer to the table below. Scene mode Function & QUICK VIEW Optical zoom ESP/ DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE R (still pictures) PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FORMAT ALL RESET...
Page 149 Scene mode Function & – QUICK VIEW Optical zoom ESP/ DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE R (still pictures) PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FORMAT ALL RESET PW ON SETUP COLOR SHUTTER SOUND REC VIEW FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT : Available —: Not available *1 When camera set to R , zoom locked to wide-angle.
Page 150: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Card cover Battery lock knob Multi-connector g P.74, 94, 115 Mode dial Shutter button P.19 Flash g P.34 Microphone P.52, 72 Self-timer lamp P.48 Lens...
Page 151: P.108
Lamp P.119 Names of parts QUICK VIEW button P.10 Album playback button (-) g P.59 POWER switch Zoom button P.30, 54 Speaker Strap eyelet Battery compartment/ connector cover P.74, 94, 115 OK/Menu button (e) P.12, 15 Tripod socket Monitor P.90, 152 Arrow pad The Arrow pad can be used to set the macro mode, flash...
Page 152: Monitor Indications
Names of parts 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.76) (Shooting modes 2560 1920 2560 1920 Still picture Item 1 Scene mode/ Shooting...
Page 153 Item 12 Image size 13 AF target mark 14 Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time 15 Spot metering 16 ISO 17 White balance 18 Memory gauge Indications 2560 × 1920, 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, etc. 00:36 ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 5, 3, 1, w, x, y a, b, c, d...
Page 154: Playback Mode
Names of parts (Playback mode 100-0030 0030 SIZE : : SIZE 2560 2560 1920 ’05 05. . 04 04.30 15 Still picture 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 –...
Page 155: Index
Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. 2 IN 1 ... 51 AC adapter... 133 AF mode ... 37 AF target mark ... 19 ALBUM ENTRY ... 60 ALBUM MENU ... 60 Album playback... 62 Album playback mode - ...
Page 156 NIGHT SCENE G ... 26 NORMAL (COLOR) ... 86 NORMAL (Slideshow)... 56 NTSC ... 75, 138 Number of storable still pictures ... 22 OLYMPUS Master ... 110 Optical zoom... 30 PAL ... 75, 138 PANORAMA ... 49 PC... 114 PictBridge ... 93, 139 Picture rotation y...
Page 157 Index UNDO ENTRY (ALBUM) ... 63 USB cable ... 94, 114, 123 USB driver... 111, 123 VIDEO OUT ... 75 VOLUME... 86 White balance WB ... 41 WINDOW ... 56 xD-Picture Card ... 135 Zoom... 30...
Page 158 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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