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Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera.
Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this instruction
manual and separately provided "Safety Precautions" and "Battery Handling
Precautions".
We recommend that you take test shots to make sure that the camera functions
properly before taking important photographs.

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera. Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this instruction manual and separately provided “Safety Precautions” and “Battery Handling Precautions”. We recommend that you take test shots to make sure that the camera functions...

  • Page 2: Read The Following Before Use

    Olympus will not assume any liability for damages, loss of profit or claim from a third party due to improper use of this product. Olympus will not assume any liability for damages and loss of profit due to loss of image data resulting from servicing by a third party who is not designated by Olympus or from other causes.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: D-100/C-1 Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 USA Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 4: How To Read This Booklet

    How to Read This Booklet Shooting Using the Viewfinder Operating Procedure Viewfinder Green lamp [Tip]···Information on convenient capabilities or recommended techniques. [In this case]···Information on what do to when a certain message is displayed or in a specific situation. [Caution]···Description of potential problems or of phenomena which may seem to be problems.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read the Following Before Use ...2 How to Read This Booklet...4 Contents ...5 Index of Available Operations...8 Making the Most of Your Digital Camera ...10 Operations Available with This Camera...12 PREPARATION Names of Parts...16 Attaching the Provided Strap ...18 Loading the Battery...19...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode) ...37 If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock) ...40 VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures ...42 Image Playback Operations...44 Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase) ...46 Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase) ...47 Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show) ...48...
  • Page 7 VIEWING OPTIONS Using the AC Adapter (Optional)...70 Viewing Images on a TV Screen ...71 Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer ...72 Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card...74 Operations Available with Your PC ...76 Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC...77 Downloading Image Data to Your PC ...81 TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 8: Index Of Available Operations

    INDEX OF AVAILABLE OPERATIONS This manual is organized by operating procedures, beginning with basic operations and moving forward to more advanced procedures. If there is any particular operation you want to perform, you can use this index to find the page reference for that operation. Shooting Images Ordinary shooting ...P.32 Shooting close-ups (Macro Shooting) ...P.60...
  • Page 9 PREPARATION Adding comments to images ...P.76 Placing images in a document ...P.76 Processing images ...P.76 Printing images ...PP.72&74 Additional Information Number of images you can shoot ...P.23 Usable batteries ...P.20 Color tone ...P.66 Brightness ...P.64 Unsatisfactory image quality ...P.93 Setting correct date and time ...P.26...

  • Page 10: Making The Most Of Your Digital Camera

    Making the Most of Your Digital Camera Video cable Card (SmartMedia) C-1/D-100 USB cable...

  • Page 11: Processing Images

    (This can be read in a PC card slot.) USB SmartMedia reader/writer (This can be used when it is connected to the camera’s USB port.) Note: Some photo studios and labs do not handle images shot with a digital camera. Viewing images on TV screen Page 71) Printing...

  • Page 12: Operations Available With This Camera

    Viewing Options Images can be displayed on a TV screen using the video cable. Images can be printed on photographic paper using the optional Olympus P-400/P-200/ P-330N(E)/P-330(E) printers. Images can also be printed on ink-jet or laser type printers. Images saved on a SmartMedia card can be printed out at a photo studio or lab*...
  • Page 13 Taking advantage of PC features Images can be downloaded and stored on a PC. Images can be stored on a PC hard disk or on a floppy disk or MO disk. Images can be processed by a PC in many ways, including text superimposition (comments) or trimming (magnifying or cutting images).

  • Page 15: Preparation

    PREPARATION This chapter describes what you need to do and what you need to know before using the camera. Be sure to make the appropriate preparations to assure safe, enjoyable shooting. Names of Parts Attaching the Provided Strap Loading the Battery Selecting the Appropriate Batteries Inserting the Provided Card Selecting the Appropriate Card...

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    PREPARATION Names of Parts Card cover (For insertion and removal of the SmartMedia card) Card cover Strap attaching hole Shutter button Lens barrier (Open this to turn the camera on in the shooting mode) USB connector (Connect to a PC with a USB cable) A/V OUT jack (Connect to a TV with a video cable) DC IN jack...

  • Page 17: Af Target Mark

    Flash Viewfinder Self-timer lamp (Indicates activation of the self-timer) OK/menu button (Switches the menu screens or settings) Monitor button (Switches the monitor display and the playback mode ON/OFF) Monitor (LCD panel displaying the image to be shot, played-back image and other various information) Arrow pad (For use in menu selection, frame number advance, digital telephoto operation, etc.) PREPARATION...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Provided Strap

    PREPARATION Attaching the Provided Strap Attach the strap correctly as instructed above. Olympus cannot warrant or assume any liability for damage resulting from the camera being accidentally dropped because the strap has not been attached correctly. Strap eyelet Attach the strap as shown.

  • Page 19: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery The lens barrier is closed and nothing is displayed on the monitor. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow Lift the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow Insert the battery in the direction shown in the figure.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Appropriate Batteries

    This camera can be powered by rechargeable batteries, which can be used repeatedly. The NiMH batteries from Olympus (including battery charger) are rechargeable and economical. You can recharge them overnight, and their high low- temperature resistance makes them effective in cold areas.
  • Page 21 Do not use batteries whose exterior is not completely covered by an insulating sheet. If such batteries are used, they may cause leakage, excessive heat, or explosion. Some batteries are sold with a partial insulating sheet, or without any insulating sheet at all. Do not use these batteries under any circumstances. The following R6/AA batteries cannot be used Batteries whose exterior is only partially covered, or not covered at all, by an...

  • Page 22: Inserting The Provided Card (Smartmedia)

    PREPARATION Inserting the Provided Card Card insertion direction marking Never attempt to open the card cover or remove the card or batteries while the camera power is on. Otherwise, the image data on the card may be destroyed. Remember that it is impossible to restore image data once it has been destroyed.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Appropriate Card

    This camera may not be able to recognize a card that is not manufactured by Olympus or Lexar or a card which has been formatted on another device such as a PC. To avoid problems, you should format each card before using it on this camera.

  • Page 24: Using A New Card (Formatting)

    PREPARATION Using a New Card Before using a non-Olympus card or a card which has been formatted or used with devices other than this camera (such as a PC), be sure to format the card on this camera. OK/menu button...
  • Page 25 If you are using an optional Olympus card, you do not need to format it. If the indicator shown on the left appears on the monitor, the card needs to be formatted.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    PREPARATION Setting the Date and Time OK/menu button SELECT Playback mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad SELECT Playback mode menu 3/3 screen SELECT SELECT Date/time setup screen Operating Procedure Check that a card is inserted and the lens barrier is closed. 1 /3 Press the [The playback mode menu 1/3 is...
  • Page 27 .01.01 00 00 SELECT 00 00 SELECT SELECT When the batteries are removed or battery power is exhausted, a screen prompting you to set the date and time will appear on the monitor. In this case, set the date and time before shooting. The Year-Month Day display format is selected in the sample screen shown above.

  • Page 28: Holding The Camera

    PREPARATION Holding the Camera Horizontally The right way to hold your camera: Hold the camera with both hands and keep your elbows tight to your body. Pay attention to the following when holding your camera: Make sure you don’t block the lens or the flash with your finger or the camera strap.

  • Page 29: Basic Shooting Operations

    BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS This chapter describes the basic shooting operations you need to remember when using the camera. Although the information given in this chapter is enough to get you started, we encourage you to read the chapter entitled “Advanced Shooting Features” so that you will be able to take advantage of the many exciting possibilities offered by your camera.

  • Page 30: Shooting Pictures

    BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Pictures Lens barrier When starting shooting When ending shooting Images stored on the card are saved even after the camera turns off or the batteries are replaced. Try to minimize power consumption as much as possible if you don’t expect to use the camera for a while.
  • Page 31 Double clicking BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS To view a recorded image immediately after it has been shot while the lens barrier is open (Quick-View Playback): Press the monitor button twice (double clicking). [This switches the camera to the Playback mode; the image is displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 32: Shooting Using The Viewfinder

    BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Viewfinder How to Press the Shutter Button and Focus on the Subject (Half-Press/Full-Press) Half-press Viewfinder eyepiece Full-press Operating Procedure Check that the lens barrier is open. Determine the image composition by positioning the AF target mark ( over the subject in the viewfinder.
  • Page 33 Always press the shutter button gently. If you press too hard, the camera may move and the image will be blurred. If you try to shoot another image before the orange lamp goes out, you will not be able to take a picture. Wait a few seconds until the orange lamp goes out before retrying shooting.

  • Page 34: Shooting Using The Monitor

    BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Shooting Using the Monitor Monitor button Monitor Oblique lines on the subject may appear as zigzag lines on the monitor, but this is not malfunction. Vertical stripes may appear in the monitor image if it is shot under bright conditions (such as a sunny sky).

  • Page 35: Deciding Whether To Use The Viewfinder Or Monitor According To Working Distance

    Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance Snapshot, landscape, etc. (approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft to infinity) Use the viewfinder Close-up of a person (approx. 0.5 to 1.5 m/1.6 to 4.9 ft) Use either the viewfinder or monitor Very short distance (0.1 to 0.5 m/0.3 to 1.6 ft) Use the monitor (Macro mode)
  • Page 36 BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS Features of the viewfinder and monitor Camera can be held more steadily and the subject can be seen clearly even in bright surroundings. Also, less battery power is required. The image area in the viewfinder may be different than that of the actual picture when the distance from the subject is short .

  • Page 37: Checking The Camera Status Indication Next To The Viewfinder Or On The Monitor (In Shooting Mode)

    Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor Orange lamp Green lamp Viewfinder 1 Lamps on the right of the viewfinder Lamp Status When the green Autofocus has operated correctly. lamp is lit When the green The camera cannot focus on the lamp is blinking subject.
  • Page 38 BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS 2 Monitor No. of images that can be shot Battery status Record mode Auto Flash mode (No display) Drive mode Self-timer When the monitor is turned on by pressing the monitor button, the information displays on the left are shown on the monitor.
  • Page 39 Exposure compensation Macro mode Digital zoom Auto White balance (No display) When the monitor is off, it will turn on for a moment after the following operation is performed, and then turn off again. Pressing the pressing the The timing of the remaining battery power display varies depending on the type of the batteries in use.

  • Page 40: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock)

    BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained When the camera is pointed at the subjects as shown in the illustrations below, it may be difficult to focus on them with the autofocus function. The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks.

  • Page 41: Viewing Or Erasing Immediately After Shooting

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING This chapter describes how to view your saved images on the camera’s monitor. For viewing on a TV or PC screen, or to print images, see the next chapter entitled “Viewing Options”. Viewing Pictures Image Playback Operations Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase) Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)

  • Page 42: Viewing Pictures

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Pictures Monitor button Press until the monitor turns on. Monitor Protection indicator Printing indicator Remaining battery power 12.23 23 3 45 File No. Date/time Monitor information When the camera is powered by batteries, it turns off automatically when no operation has been performed for one minute.
  • Page 43 VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Lens barrier When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and show an image for a short time. This is not a malfunction. Vertical stripes may appear on the image if it is shot under bright condi- tions (such as a sunny sky).

  • Page 44: Image Playback Operations

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Image Playback Operations Press until the monitor turns on. 12.23 23 4 3 45 Frame operations of arrow pad keys Magnified display Frame Frame reverse advance Split display 12.23 23 4 3 45 ···Press to select the image one frame before the current...
  • Page 45 Tip: Pressing the arrow pad key while 4 (or 9) images are displayed advances the selected image (with the green frame) to the next image. When the last displayed image in the index display is selected, pressing the next index. Similarly, pressing the to the previous image.

  • Page 46: Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase) You can increase the number of images remaining on a card by erasing unnecessary images. OK/menu button Press until the monitor turns on. Arrow pad 1 /3 SELECT Once erased, images cannot be restored.

  • Page 47: Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase) The following operation clears the card of all stored image data. 1 /3 SELECT SELECT Check the following before erasing images Erasure is not possible if the image to be erased is protected or a write protect seal is attached to the card.

  • Page 48: Viewing Multiple Images Automatically In Sequence (Slide Show)

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence Images in the card can be viewed automatically in their stored order. This function is useful for presentation purposes at a meeting etc., as well as for checking all the images stored in the card. OK/menu button Press until the monitor turns on.
  • Page 49 VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING To cancel Slide Show: OK/menu button Press the OK/menu button. Arrow pad...

  • Page 50: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Preventing Accidental Erasure It is recommended that you protect important images to avoid accidentally erasing them. When an image is protected, it cannot be erased. OK/menu button Press until the monitor turns on. SELECT Playback mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 1 /3...

  • Page 51: Unprotecting An Image

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Protect indicator .12.23 23 45 1 /3 SELECT When the card is formatted, protected images are erased. Images on a card with a write protect seal attached to it cannot be protected. For details, refer to the instructions included with the provided SmartMedia. Unprotecting an image: Press the select...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness

    VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING Adjusting the Monitor Brightness OK/menu button Press until the monitor turns on. SELECT Playback mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad SELECT Playback mode menu 3/3 screen SELECT Monitor adjustment screen The brightness setting will be held in memory even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 53: Advanced Shooting Features

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES This chapter introduces various shooting features that give you the shooting flexibility you need for a wide range of situations, including the use of spare cards, flash operation, continuous shooting, close-up shooting and exposure compensation. Once you master the operations in this chapter, you will be able to capture images exactly the way you want them.

  • Page 54: Selecting The Image Quality (Record Mode)

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Selecting the Image Quality The record modes allow you to shoot images with higher quality (SHQ) or larger number of images per card (SQ). The default setting of the record mode is HQ which is the standard-quality mode. OK/menu button SELECT Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen...
  • Page 55 Battery status Record mode Number of shootable images Cautions when shooting in the high-quality (SHQ) mode The higher the image quality, the fewer images you can shoot. The higher the image quality, the longer the waiting time immediately after shooting (the period in which the orange lamp blinks). Also, image display will take longer in the Playback mode.

  • Page 56: Using The Flash

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Using the Flash The flash has been designed to fire automatically when shooting under low light or against strong back light. You can change this flash mode according to different shooting situations. OK/menu button SELECT Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 1 /3 SELECT...

  • Page 57: Using The Flash Modes

    Using the Flash Modes Auto-Flash The flash fires automatically in low light or back light conditions. To shoot a subject with back light, position the AF target mark ( over the subject in the viewfinder. Red-Eye Reduction Flash The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures.

  • Page 58: Night Scene

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Night Scene Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background. In this mode, the flash fires at the beginning of the shot to brighten the subject and the shutter speed is reduced to shoot the background out of reach of the flash.

  • Page 59: Zooming In On A Subject (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in on a Subject You can shoot telephoto images by varying the magnification up to 2X. At 1X, the image taken by the camera is equivalent to an image taken with a compact camera (35 mm film) using a 36 mm lens, but digital zoom allows you to shoot a zoomed-in image equivalent to that shot using a 72 mm lens.

  • Page 60: Shooting A Close Subject (Macro Shooting)

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Shooting a Close Subject It is recommended to use the Macro mode when shooting a subject at a distance of less than 0.5 meter/1.6 feet. OK/menu button SELECT Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 1 /3 SELECT Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen can also be displayed by pressing the...

  • Page 61: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer You can shoot images with self-timer operation. This is useful for OK/menu button taking pictures with yourself included in the image. Fix the camera securely on a tripod, etc., before self-timer shooting. 1 /3 SELECT Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 1 /3 AUTO...

  • Page 62: Shooting Images Sequentially (Continuous Shooting)

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Shooting Images Sequentially The Continuous Shooting mode allows you to take a rapid succession of still images by pressing and holding the shutter button. You can choose the best image from a series of sequential shots. When you have found your best shot, you can also erase the rest of the images.
  • Page 63 Flash is not available in the Continuous Shooting mode. Even when the flash mode is set to Auto, it is switched to Flash Off. To prevent camera shake, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/30 second. As a result, dark subjects may look darker than in other shooting modes.

  • Page 64: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Varying the Image Brightness Although the camera’s exposure is set automatically, you can vary it to change the image brightness in the range of ±2 stops (to 4-times brighter or 1/4-times darker image) in 0.5-stop steps. Use this function to obtain correct brightness (exposure) when there is significant contrast (difference in brightness) in the image.
  • Page 65 2 /3 + 1.5 AUTO SELECT Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen Corrected exposure value When the exposure is corrected, the brightness of the image displayed on the monitor also changes. However, the variation may be less noticeable when the subject is dark. In this case, check the shot image to confirm that exposure is satisfactory.

  • Page 66: Varying The Image Color Tone (White Balance Control)

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Varying the Image Color Tone This camera incorporates electronic circuitry to automatically adjust color hues so that they look natural (auto white balance control circuit). If auto white balance control does not produce accurate results due to weather or illumination, you can control the white balance manually.

  • Page 67: White Balance Settings

    White Balance Settings [AUTO: (Clear Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors look (Cloudy Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors (Incandescent Lamp): The white balance is controlled so that (Fluorescent Lamp): The white balance is controlled so that White balance setting If you want an image color tone that resembles what you see under incandescent lighting, set the white balance control mode to...

  • Page 68: Muting The Beep Tones

    ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES Muting the Beep Tones The beep tones generated by the camera may be annoying when shooting images at a wedding, theater or when photographing animals. You can mute the beep tones in such cases. OK/menu button SELECT Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen Arrow pad 2 /3...

  • Page 69: Viewing Options

    VIEWING OPTIONS Pictures taken with this camera can be displayed in many ways, offering a wide range of entertainment possibilities. This chapter describes various ways to view images including image printing and downloading data to a PC. When the camera is connected to a TV, PC or printer, it is recommended to power the camera from the dedicated AC adapter.

  • Page 70: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Use an AC adapter that matches your local voltage. For more information, contact your dealer or local Olympus service rep- resentative. Do not unplug the AC adapter when the camera is turned on. Doing so may affect camera settings.

  • Page 71: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Images on a TV Screen A/V OUT jack (yellow) Monitor button Arrow pad The camera’s monitor turns off when the camera is connected to a TV. The displayed image may deviate from the center of the screen. This is due to the adjustment of the TV and is not a malfunction.

  • Page 72: Printing Images In A Lab Or On A Printer

    VIEWING OPTIONS Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer About DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which images are to be printed, the images can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or a household-type DPOF-compatible printer.
  • Page 73 P-40/P-200/P-330N(E)/P-330(E) It is not possible to print images saved on the card by connecting a printer directly to the USB connector of the camera. If images are printed by connecting the P-330N(E)/P-330(E) printer directly to the A/V OUT jack of the camera, you will not be able to take advantage of the print- er’s full performance.

  • Page 74: Making A Print Reservation On Smartmedia Card

    VIEWING OPTIONS Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card By specifying the desired number of prints for each of the images saved on a card, you can print out the desired number of copies of each image with a DPOF- compatible printer or at a photo lab.
  • Page 75 Single-frame reservation: Selects and reserves the frame you want to print. All-frame reservation: Reserves all the frames in the card. Number of prints 12.23 23 3 45 FRAME PRINT ORDERED (15 ) CANCEL SELECT Card print reservation confirmation screen The reservation data on the card is held in memory even when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 76: Operations Available With Your Pc

    VIEWING OPTIONS Operations Available with Your PC You can download images from the camera to a PC and take advantage of PC-based image processing and other features provided with commercially available application software. What you can do with your PC depends on the software running on your PC and on its operating environment.

  • Page 77: Finding The Best Way To Download Image Data To Your Pc

    Does your PC have a built-in floppy disk drive? Does your PC have a built-in PC card slot? Consult your nearest Olympus representative. See the list on the back cover of this manual. USB cable SmartMedia reader/writer FlashPath floppy disk adapter...
  • Page 78 USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5. ** Included on the provided CD-ROM. The latest version of the USB driver can be downloaded from the Olympus web site. It is recommended that you power the camera from the optional AC adapter. If bat- tery power runs out while the PC is accessing the card in the camera, the camera turns off in the middle of operation and this could destroy image files (data).

  • Page 79: Pc Card Adapter

    If you use one of the following methods, you can download images directly to a PC from the card without connecting the camera to the PC. (Note that you will need an appropriate application to open the image.) For the latest information regarding each equipment, consult your local Olympus representative. USB SmartMedia reader/writer FlashPath flop-...
  • Page 80 (directory), it may not be possible to play back the image on the camera’s built-in monitor. It may not be possible to play back image files on the camera’s monitor if the files were saved using an application other than Olympus CAMEDIA Master.

  • Page 81: Downloading Image Data To Your Pc

    The connection is complete. When using a Macintosh with OS9* Page 82 * For details on operating procedure with Mac OS8.6, consult your local Olympus representative. VIEWING OPTIONS Page 70) to the USB port on your to the USB connector on...
  • Page 82 VIEWING OPTIONS When using a Windows PC Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC. If the PC screen displays the window shown on the left and your PC stops at the window shown in step to step .
  • Page 83 Check Click F:¥USB¥WIN98 Browse button Steps 5 to 9 are required only when the camera is being connected to a PC for the first time. Skip to step 13 from the next time. VIEWING OPTIONS If the window shown on the left is displayed automatically, press “close”...
  • Page 84 VIEWING OPTIONS Open “My Computer” on the desktop of the PC. Open “Removable Disk (E:)”. The figure shown on the left is dis- played as is when the removable disk is set as the E drive. The drive will be displayed differently depending on what type of device (MO disk drive, USB card reader/writer, etc.) is con-...
  • Page 85 When using a Macintosh with OS9 VIEWING OPTIONS Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC. The desktop of the PC shows an “unti- tled” icon. Open “untitled”. Open the “DCIM” folder. Open the “100OLYMP” folder. Now you can view images (JPEG files).
  • Page 86 Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop, as well as Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. For details, refer to your software user’s manual. For the latest optional equipment, visit the Olympus website or see the latest brochures.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Many problems with this camera can be solved easily without the help of Olympus service representatives. Simplified Operation Chart If an Alarm Message Is Displayed...

  • Page 88: Simplified Operation Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING Simplified Operation Chart Refer to this chart whenever you’re not sure what the correct operation sequence is. For detailed descriptions of each operation, page references are provided in this chart. <Shooting mode> Open the lens barrier Close the lens barrier <Playback mode>...

  • Page 89: If An Alarm Message Is Displayed

    If an Alarm Message Is Displayed Warning Monitor Display Card absence NO CARD Card full CARD FULL Write protect CARD PROTECTED Card error CARD ERROR Playback error CAN NOT OPEN FILE No image NO PICTURE Card cover CARD-COVER OPEN Error Meaning Card is not inserted or Insert a card or, if it is already recognized.

  • Page 90: If An Operation Does Not Work

    TROUBLESHOOTING If an Operation Does Not Work When the camera does not work properly Cause The camera power is off. Batteries are inserted the wrong way. The battery power has run out. Battery performance has dropped temporarily due to cold. The camera turned off automatically.
  • Page 91 When pressing the shutter button, the camera does not take a picture Cause The flash is not fully recharged or you pressed the shutter button while the camera is still processing the last shot. There is a problem with the card. The card is full.
  • Page 92 The camera is in the shooting mode. No image has been saved on the card in use. The digital camera is connected to a There is a problem with the card. When image protection, single-frame erasure, all-frame erasure or formatting is impossible...

  • Page 93: If Image Quality Is Poor

    If Image Quality Is Poor When the image is too bright Cause The flash mode is set to the Fill-in Flash mode. The subject was too brightly illuminated. When the image is too dark Cause You blocked the flash with your finger, etc.
  • Page 94 TROUBLESHOOTING When part of image is cut off Cause The lens was blocked by your finger or the strap. The subject shooting distance was too close. When the image is out of focus Cause The camera moved at the moment you pressed the shutter button (camera shake).

  • Page 95: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions How can I maximize is the battery life? Actual battery life is variable depending on the operating hours of the monitor, operating frequen- cy of the flash, type of battery and temperature of the operating environment. As battery power consumption is particularly high when the monitor is on, it is recommended to turn the monitor off whenever possible.
  • Page 96 TROUBLESHOOTING How should the camera be stored? Keep the camera away from dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the camera well and dry it before stor- age. When the camera has been used at a beach, moisten a cloth in fresh water, ring the cloth well and wipe the camera with it.

  • Page 97: Specifications/Glossary Of Terms

    SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS Specifications Glossary of Terms...

  • Page 98: Specifications

    : Full-auto TTL, presets (Clear Sky, Cloudy sky, Incandescent Lamp and Fluorescent Lamp) : Olympus lens, 4.5 mm, F2.8, 6 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 36 mm lens with 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering using image pickup device : F2.8, F8...
  • Page 99 Flash recharging time : Approx. 9 sec. or less (normal temperature, new batteries) Flash working range : Approx. 0.2 to 3 m/0.7 to 9.8 ft Flash modes : Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and back light), Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Flash-Off, Fill-In Flash and Night Scene Autofocus : TTL system autofocus, contrast detection/focusing range...

  • Page 100: Glossary Of Terms

    Digital ESP Digital zoom DPOF Used to power the digital camera from a household AC power. The use of this product is especially recommended when the camera is to be used for an extended period of time such as when it is connected to a PC.
  • Page 101 Error message Displayed when there is an error in operation. Exposure compensation This feature makes it possible to brighten or darken the images by varying the camera’s exposure. Fill-in flash In this flash mode, the flash fires every time an image is shot regardless of available light.
  • Page 102 SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS Macro mode Monitor Monitor adjustment Night Scene Number of shootable images Playback mode menu Protection Record mode Red-eye reduction flash This flash mode reduces the phenomenon which makes This mode is useful when shooting subjects at close dis- tances.
  • Page 103 This function displays multiple images one after another in sequence when in the playback mode. SmartMedia A type of memory card to be used to store photographs taken with a digital camera. Software Application programs used by a PC. USB cable...
  • Page 104 (Customer support) Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 (Technical support) Tel. 1-888-553-4448 distec@olympus.com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

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