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Flash button (P. 64) / Erase button

Shutter priority mode ................................................................59

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Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken

LCD monitor

SmartMedia

(P. 113)

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Manual mode............................................................................61

3 Subjects in excessively bright light

• Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used.

P F2.8 1/800

About print settings.................................................................166

(SSFDC-16MB)

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Recording mode

Zoom ........................................................................................62

The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions.

Spot/Macro button

• Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). Non-

When the power is turned on in the Record Mode, the remaining battery

Print-reserve ...........................................................................168

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Diopter adjustment dial

Exposure compensation ...........................................................63

(P. 68) /

Olympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera.

You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the

power will be displayed on the control panel.

emitting

All-frame print reserve ........................................................168

Print button (P. 168)

Using the flash..........................................................................64

• When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the

Mode dial.

Viewfinder

authorize

Single-frame print reserve ..................................................170

same way.

Spot metering mode .................................................................68

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Viewfinder

Trimming print reserve........................................................174

TIFF

Macro mode..............................................................................69

Aperture priority

disconne

lights and turns off automatically.

Resetting print reserve........................................................177

Viewfinder

Macro + Spot metering mode ...................................................70

Shutter priority

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Batteries are OK. You can shoot.

15 °

(P. 25)

Manual

Manual focus ............................................................................71

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Index labels (2 pieces)

Caution:

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera

Autofocus mark

adapter. N

Still picture record menu...........................................................73

as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53)

• NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or

USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ....................179

SHQ

¥ I f there is

Sequence mode .......................................................................74

Program

pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the

blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed

stop usin

Computer system requirements .............................................180

Selftimer/Remote control ..........................................................76

data in the card.

4 Subjects at different distances

normally.

service c

LCD monitor

PROPER SHUTTER RELESE

Installing provided software ....................................................181

Power off

• The card is a precision instrument. Handle it carefully and do not

When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the

Auto bracket .............................................................................80

HIGH (quality)

Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced.

(P. 26)

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Connecting to a personal computer........................................182

subject it to physical shocks.

White balance...........................................................................82

backlighting correction marks to fire the flash.

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and

use.

NORMAL

• Do not touch the contact area of the card.

Using a personal computer.....................................................183

ISO ...........................................................................................84

SQ1

exposure.

P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. 48 ~ 107)

HIGH (quality)

Instructions

Transferring data from SmartMedia........................................184

Flash correction ........................................................................86

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out.

Scroll

With P, the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed

PC card adapter .................................................................184

Slow shutter synchronization flash mode .................................88

NORMAL

Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.

automatically.

This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye".

FlashPath floppydisk adapter .............................................184

Battery compartment cover

Extension flash photography ....................................................90

HIGH (quality)

With A/S/M, you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for

(P. 28)

SmartMedia READER/WRITER .........................................184

Taking photographs using the FL-40 extension flash ...........90

• The timing of each battery level indicator varies depending on the type

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the

NORMAL

yourself. (p. 58 ~ 61)

Using CAMEDIA Master .........................................................185

Taking photographs with the FL-40 extension

of batteries used.

SQ2

camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53)

HIGH (quality)

Processing images using CAMEDIA Master ..........................187

flash only ..............................................................................92

• If NiMH batteries are used, the battery low warning will blink faster than

Note:

(Movie picture recording)

Taking photographs with another brand of

when lithium battery packs are used.

NORMAL

5 Fast-moving subjects at close distances

• The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode.

You can shoot movies of up to approx. 186 seconds in length in the SQ

extension flash......................................................................93

• If the recording mode is set to TIFF, sound will not be recorded with a

• When using an extension flash, set the speed fast enough to follow the

mode and 46 seconds in the HQ mode (when a 16MB card is used).

Digital zoom mode....................................................................96

picture when the Mode dial is set to P or A/S/M, but it can be added

Note:

sequential shooting.

(p. 128 ~ 149)

Picture effects...........................................................................98

• Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly.

later during playback. (p. 118)

• Since the LCD monitor's picture blacks out while taking pictures in the

Selftimer/Remote

Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and

• Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes

Sound record mode ..................................................................99

Sequence mode, use the viewfinder to take pictures in this mode.

Scroll

control signal

Seconds that Movies can be Photographed

take the picture.

only.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the

Panorama mode .....................................................................101

OFF (Power off)

Battery compartment open/close

• It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera

power is turned off. (p. 194)

Card setup (card format) ........................................................103

Recording

switch (bottom) (P. 28)

Note:

movement and battery consumption.

• This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode.

mode

Selecting the recording mode.................................................105

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera

Note:

• It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used.

Caution:

• Since the slowest shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1/30

VIEWFINDER DISPLA

(Display)

A/S/M mode............................................................................107

• The camera emits pre-flashes before the regular flash.

as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53)

Note:

• When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may

second to prevent camera movement, the resulting picture may be darker

• NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or

You can observe the pictures you have taken.

• It takes about a second before the Shutter is released.

appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be

• When the Mode dial is set to

Note:

[Display Mode]

than expected.

pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking.

• Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the pre-

less noticeable in Display mode.

to display the Menu.

Note:

• When taking pictures on a special occasion, on a trip, or in cold

• Sequential shooting will continue for as long as the Shutter release button

Displaying recorded pictures ..................................................108

flashes from right in front of the camera, or due to medication/alcohol

• In the Record Mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK

• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the LCD monitor, but this

• The Selftimer/Remote control mode will remain after a picture is taken

temperatures, keep spare batteries handy. (p. 13)

is held down. When the Shutter release button is released, Sequential

Index-display mode.............................................................110

intake or individual characteristics.

Note:

is not a malfunction.

using the Remote control.

button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low, the

shooting stops.

• Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject,

Close-up display mode (3X inspection)...............................111

• When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks, the flash is being

• When a picture is taken in a lighted area, such as in sunlight, vertical lines

• Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the

• The working distance may be reduced in brightly lit areas, such as under

Note:

camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable

• Even if the Sequence mode is switched to another mode after taking

more/fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed.

Protection................................................................................112

may appear on the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

charged. (p. 64)

adjustment and the Menu.

direct sunlight.

• Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger.

pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the

Note:

sequential pictures, it will not be possible to take another picture until

• The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture

Note:

One-frame erase.....................................................................113

• Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, some adjustments will be canceled

• Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to

• Do not subject the Remote control window to bright light.

power. If this happens, the picture you have just taken will not turn out

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset

is taken, or increased when a picture is erased.

recording in the card finishes.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the

Still picture display menu ........................................................114

and reset to the default when the power is turned off. (p. 194)

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

• When the remote control is not operated for approx. 3 minutes, the

prevent blurry pictures.

to Auto-Flash when the power is turned off. (p. 194)

properly. Replace the batteries and take the picture again.

• The speed will be slower with AF

• Numerical values are approximate.

power is turned off. (p. 194)

Selftimer/Remote control mode will be canceled.

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1280 x 960

TIFF

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640 x 480

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1280 x 960

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Remote control window

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Number of pixels

320 x 240

160 x 120

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Backlighting correction mark (p. 65)

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Shutter release button

(P. 39)

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

• Turn the Diopter adjustment

Compose the picture, aim the

• The Shutter will not release

• The recorded image will not be

Press

dial to see the Autofocus mark

remote control at the Remote

displayed if the Rec view is off.

while the Green lamp is

the a

clearly.

Movie picture recording

control

window

(p. 207)

blinking.

Backlighting correction

camera,

With each press of the Flash

mark

• If CHECK is selected in REC

• Pictures can also be taken

Write-protect adhesive

Shutter release button on the

mode button, the flash mode

VIEW in MODE SETUP, you

without pressing the OK

• Press the OK button to save

seals (4 pieces)

will switch from Auto-Flash to

remote control to take a

button. (P. 78/79)

can select whether to save the

the setting and cancel the

picture.

(Red-Eye Reducing Flash,

photographed image or erase

Menu.

p. 65),

• The Selftimer/Remote control

(Fill-In Flash, p. 66)

it. (p. 208)

• Sequential shooting is possible

Display

and

signal blinks for approx. 3

(Flash Off, p. 66).

up to 5 frames.

• The selected flash mode

seconds before the picture is

(except

taken. If the signal does not

• The Green lamp next to the

appear on the control panel.

blink when the Shutter release

viewfinder lights.

button is pressed, move closer

• If the Green lamp blinks, the

to the camera and press it

focus or exposure is not

again. The signal does not

If the Orange lamp lights when

locked.

light when there is frequency

the Shutter release button is

Control panel

• To focus the camera when the

interference. In such a case,

pressed halfway, the flash is

subject of the picture is outside

change

ready to fire.

the auto focus mark, use focus

according to the remote

lock. (p. 53/131)

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control instructions.

• See page 124 for using the

Remote control in the Display

mode.

Threaded mount (bottom)

• The camera emits a beep

Memory capacity

sound when the shutter is

2MB

4MB

8MB 16MB Over 32MB

released.

• The Card access lamp blinks

while the picture is being

recorded.

(with sound)

the

Zoom lever

then

press

the

(P. 62/133)

OK button (P. 45)

MF button (P. 72/

136)

Protect button

(P. 112)

LCD monitor

120

ON/OFF button

Auto-Flash)

will

(P. 50/128)

Card access

181

lamp (P. 36/39)

102

Menu button

132

266

(P. 44)

117

234

123

248

498

the

frequency

186

300

Orange lamp

(flash) (p. 64)

Green lamp

(p. 48/57)

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