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Page 2 DIGITAL CAMERA C-50 ZOOM REFERENCE 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 3 For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-50 ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 4 Contents ...P. 4 Names of parts ...P. 8 Monitor indications...P. 10 How to use this manual ...P. 14 Chapter 1 Getting started Chapter 2 Using the menus Chapter 3 Shooting basics Chapter 4 Advanced shooting Chapter 5 Adjusting image quality and exposure Chapter 6 Playback Chapter 7...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Names of parts ...8 Monitor indications ...10 Memory gauge ...13 Battery check...13 How to use this manual ...14 Getting started Attaching the strap ...15 Battery/Card basics ...16 Battery basics ...16 Card basics ... 16 Loading/Unloading the battery/card ...17 Using an optional AC adapter ...19 Power on/off ...20...
Page 6 Focus lock (Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame) ...37 Taking still pictures ...38 Taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder ...38 Taking pictures while viewing the monitor ...39 Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor ...40 Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting) ...41 Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting) ...42 Aperture &...
Page 7 C o n t e n t s Adjusting image quality and exposure 70 Record mode ...70 Selecting still picture record modes ...72 Selecting movie record modes ...72 ISO sensitivity ...74 Exposure compensation ...76 White balance ...77 Sharpness ...78 Contrast ...78 Playback Playing back still pictures ...79 Single-frame playback ...79...
Page 8 Useful functions All reset (Saving the camera’s settings) ...93 Shortcut ...94 Information display Formatting cards Monitor brightness adjustment Turning off the beep sound Rec View ...100 Sleep timer ...101 Video output selection ...101 File name ...102 Pixel Mapping ...103 Print setting How to print pictures ...104 Applying print reserve to a card ...106 Miscellaneous...
Page 9: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Zoom lever (W/T)/( Strap eyelet (P. 15) Lens barrier VIDEO OUT jack (P. 92) USB connector Connector cover Battery/Card compartment cover (P. 17) ) (P.46, 81, 82) Shutter button (P. 35) Self-timer/Remote control lamp (P. 56, 57) Flash (P.
Page 10 Flash mode button ( Erase button ( Green lamp (P. 35) Orange lamp (P. 35, 50) Viewfinder (P. 35) AF target mark (P. 35) Monitor Monitor button (Quick View/ ) (P. 79) Card access lamp (P. 35) Names of parts ) (P.
Page 11: Monitor Indications
Monitor indications Indications during shooting When INFO is set to OFF Indications during still picture playback * ( ) ’02.09.12 12:30 When INFO is set to OFF Indications during movie playback ’02.09.12 12:30 When INFO is set to OFF & When INFO is set to ON When INFO is set to ON ’02.09.12 12:30...
Page 12 Items Shooting mode Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 Exposure variance AF target mark Number of storable still pictures/ Seconds remaining Record mode Memory gauge Battery check Self-timer/ Remote control Drive mode White balance Green lamp Flash stand-by mark Flash mode &...
Page 13 Monitor indications Items Print reserve Number of prints Protect Date Time Frame number Pixel resolution Movie mark File number/ Recording time ● The monitor indications differ depending on the camera’s settings. ● You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor (P. 97). Indications x2 –...
Page 14: Memory Gauge
Memory gauge The memory gauge lights when you take a picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the card (xD-Picture Card). The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the memory gauge is full, wait until the light goes out before you take any more shots.
Page 15: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Set the camera to any of the modes shown. Information display Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. Shooting information is displayed for approximately 3 seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each piece of information displayed, see page 10.
Page 16: Getting Started
● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 17: Battery/Card Basics
Write the card’s contents here. Compatible xD-Picture Card: xD-Picture Card (16 - 128 MB) ● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a computer). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera (P.
Page 18: Loading/Unloading The Battery/Card
Loading/Unloading the battery/card Make sure the camera is turned off: ● The lens barrier is closed. ● The monitor is turned off. ● The green lamp is off. Lens barrier Slide the battery/card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow in the direction of the arrow Loading the battery Insert the battery in the correct direction in...
Page 19 Battery/Card basics Loading the card Face the card the correct way and insert it into the battery/card compartment. ● Insert the card while keeping it straight. ● Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle, could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
Page 20: Using An Optional Ac Adapter
Using an optional AC adapter In addition to the provided battery, an optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand D- 7AC AC adapter can be used. An AC adapter is useful when performing time-consuming tasks such as downloading images to a computer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the region the camera is being used.
Page 21: Power On/Off
Power on/off Shooting mode Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Partly close the lens barrier to turn the camera off (about halfway across the lens). Wait until the lens is fully retracted. Close the lens barrier all the way.
Page 22: Card Check
Card check When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Indications FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again.
Page 23: Date/Time Setting
Date/time setting Set the date/time. Because the date and time are saved with the recorded pictures, be sure to set them correctly. Set the mode dial to lens barrier. ● The camera turns on and the lens extends. ● If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open.
Page 24 í Press to move to the year setting. Ññ Press to set the year. When the year is í set, press to move to the month setting. ● Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set. ● To move back to the previous setting, press É...
Page 25: Using The Menus
What are the menus? When you turn on the camera and press the on the monitor is called “the top menu”. Many functions of this camera are accessed using the menus. This chapter explains how the camera’s menus work, using examples of menus displayed in the varies depending on the mode.
Page 26: An Example Of How To Use The Menus
An example of how to use the menus Press to display the top í menu. Press top menu MODE MENU CAM: CAMERA tab Functions for shooting: selecting drive modes, using digital zoom, etc. PIC: PICTURE tab Functions for adjusting images: selecting record modes, adjusting white balance, etc.
Page 27 An example of how to use the menus Ññ Press to select an item í and press ALL RESET INFO INFO REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP MY MODE SETUP ˙ ¥ ALL RESET INFO INFO REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP MY MODE SETUP The green frame moves to the selected item.
Page 28: Shortcut Menus (Shooting/Playback)
Shortcut menus (shooting/playback) top menu CARD SETUP top menu MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM Selects self-timer shooting or remote control shooting. Sets the date and time. DIGITAL Digitally increases the optical zoom range to ZOOM a maximum of approximately 12x. Sets the record mode. CARD SETUP Formats the card.
Page 29: Mode Menu (Shooting)
Digitally increases the optical zoom range to a maximum of approximately 12x. PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand card. 2 IN 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. PICTURE tab Sets the record mode resolution.
Page 30 CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats the card. SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. INFO Changes the amount of information displayed on the monitor. Turns off the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.).
Page 31: Mode Menu (Playback)
MODE MENU (playback) The menu items available in the MODE MENU during still picture playback are different from those available during movie playback. Press a tab and display the associated functions. During still picture playback PLAY tab Rotates recorded pictures 90 degrees clockwise (+90°), or counter-clockwise (–90°) and displays them.
Page 32: Shooting Basics
Shooting modes Select the shooting mode that’s appropriate for the type of photograph or the shooting conditions. Set the mode dial and shoot. Note ● Rotating the mode dial may return some settings to the factory default settings even when ALL RESET is set to OFF. Full-auto shooting Easy to use automatic mode selecting the optimal exposure and focus for general photography.
Page 33: Night-Scene Shooting
Shooting modes Night-Scene shooting Suitable for shooting pictures of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in other modes, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps appearing.
Page 34: A (Aperture Priority Shooting)
Program/Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting ● Program shooting) Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. ●A (Aperture priority shooting) Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background.
Page 35: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent camera movement. When shooting vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is at the upper end. Correct Horizontal grip Vertical grip Flash Lens...
Page 36: How To Press The Shutter Button
How to press the shutter button Point the camera towards the subject. Place the AF target mark on the subject. Press the shutter button slowly and gently (halfway). ● When the focus and exposure (brightness) are locked, the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily.
Page 37: When Auto Focus Does Not Work (Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On)
Focusing When Auto focus does not work (Subjects that are difficult to focus on) Under certain types of conditions auto focus may not work properly. If you run into problems, try the procedure below. Conditions Auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp may blink. Conditions Auto focus may not work properly even when the green lamp lights when you press the shutter button down halfway.
Page 38: Focus Lock (Focusing On Subjects That Are Not In The Center Of The Frame)
Focus lock (Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame) If the subject of your composition is not within the AF target mark and focusing is not possible (as illustrated to the right), try the following: Available modes Position the AF target mark over the...
Page 39: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures Taking pictures while looking through the viewfinder Available modes Open the lens barrier. Position your subject within the AF target mark while looking through the viewfinder. Take the picture (P. 35). ● The card access lamp blinks while pictures are being stored on the card.
Page 40: Taking Pictures While Viewing The Monitor
T I P S H H Q Card access lamp Taking still picturesTaking pictures while viewing the monitor 2 Position your subject within the AF target With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the Shutter button 1 Open the lens barrier.
Page 41: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor
Taking still pictures Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Take pictures with either the viewfinder and monitor (see below for information on the advantages of each). Viewfinder Advantage: Camera movement does not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used.
Page 42: Aperture Setting (Aperture Priority Shooting)
Aperture setting (Aperture priority shooting) Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A. Press again to cancel the menu. Set the aperture value. To increase the aperture value (F-number), Ñ press To decrease the aperture value (F-number), ñ...
Page 43: Shutter Speed Setting (Shutter Priority Shooting)
Taking still pictures Shutter speed setting (Shutter priority shooting) Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S. Press again to cancel the menu. Set the shutter speed. To set a faster shutter speed, press To set a slower shutter speed, press Take the picture.
Page 44: Aperture & Shutter Speed Setting (Manual Shooting)
Aperture & Shutter speed setting (Manual shooting) Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M. Press again to cancel the menu. Set the aperture value and shutter speed. To set a faster shutter speed, press To increase the aperture value É...
Page 45: Movie Recording
Movie recording Available modes Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AF target. ● The total possible recording time and the mark are displayed on the monitor. ● Focus locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 46 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording. ● The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing the movie on the card. You cannot record another movie as long as the card access lamp is blinking. ●...
Page 47: Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-Angle Shooting)
Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting) Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 3x magnification (optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm film). By combining the digital zoom with the optical zoom, zoom magnification can be extended to a maximum of approximately 12x.
Page 48 Zoom area Indicates digital zoom Indicates optical zoom Digital zoom ON Factory default setting: OFF ● Images captured with the digital zoom may appear pixelated or grainy. ● Camera movement is likely to happen at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement. Zoom (Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting) The cursor moves on the...
Page 49: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control (P. 53). The flash modes are as follows: Auto-flash Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
Page 50: Flash Off
Flash off Set the flash to this mode when you do not want to use the flash. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. ●...
Page 51: Using The Flash
Flash shooting Using the flash Available modes Press repeatedly until the desired flash mode indication appears. Mode indication Auto-flash SLOW ● If is not pressed for 2 seconds, the selection screen disappears. Take the picture. ● When the flash is ready to fire, the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights up and the (flash stand-by) mark is displayed on the monitor.
Page 52 Mode Flash mode Auto-flash – SLOW – SLOW – : Available, – : Not available, * The factory default setting and the available settings differ depending on which shooting mode is selected. – – – – – – – – –...
Page 53 Flash shooting ● The flash does not fire. T Flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a bright subject, in the movie recording mode (P. 44), during sequential shooting ( shooting (P. 66). *Red-eye reduction flash ( reduction flash ( ●...
Page 54: Flash Intensity Control
Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. This function is also useful for adjusting the contrast of images.
Page 55: Advanced Shooting
Spot metering (Selecting the metering area) There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering. Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the frame and the area around it separately to determine the optimal exposure. Spot metering: Meters within the AF target mark to determine exposure.
Page 56: Macro Mode Shooting (Taking Close-Up Pictures)
Macro mode shooting (Taking close-up pictures) Macro shooting allows you to shoot from as close as 30 cm (1 ft) to a subject while the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum T position. You can fill the entire frame with a very small subject. As the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered and optimal exposure is obtained when the picture turns out well (P.
Page 57: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Available modes In the top menu, select In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T ● Press again to cancel the menu. Take the picture.
Page 58: Remote Control Shooting
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it. If you want to release the shutter without touching the camera (when shooting night scene pictures, etc.), you can use the remote control instead of the camera’s shutter button.
Page 59 Remote control shooting ● If the camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control. T The remote control may be too far away from the camera. Move the remote control or change your position as necessary so that the remote control signal can reach the camera, then press the shutter button again on the remote control.
Page 60: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 3 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting ( sequential shooting ( Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Drive mode : Shoots 1 frame. : Shoots a maximum number of 3 frames (in the HQ mode) sequentially at approximately 1 frame/sec.
Page 61: Auto Bracketing (Shooting Pictures Sequentially With A Different Exposure For Each Frame) Bkt
Sequential shooting Auto bracketing (Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame) Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. During auto bracketing, exposure is changed for each frame. The exposure variance can be selected in the menus.
Page 62 Ññ Press to select the number of frames to shoot (x3 or x5), then press ● In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only x3 is available. ● Press twice to exit the menu. Take pictures. ● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures.
Page 63 Sequential shooting ● Sequential shooting ( mode is set to TIFF (P. 70). ● If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting. ● If the battery power dies during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken.
Page 64: My Mode Setting
My Mode setting My Mode lets you save customized settings. When the camera is in the mode, you can also save settings you are currently using as CURRENT settings. The settings that can be saved with My Mode are listed on P.
Page 65 My Mode setting Set CUSTOM on the CUSTOM screen. Press functions you want, then press Select the setting within the function by using ● Repeat steps 4 and 5 to change other functions. Example: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen. CUSTOM screen CUSTOM CUSTOM...
Page 66 Available items and factory default settings Setting P/A/S/M SHUTTER LCD*1 ZOOM*2 FLASH MODE DRIVE DIGITAL ZOOM (for still pictures) SHARPNESS CONTRAST *1 This sets the monitor to ON or OFF when the camera is turned on. *2 In the mode, available zoom positions are 38/50/70/114mm (these numbers are based on a 35 mm film).
Page 67: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using CAMEDIA Master software (contained on the provided CD-ROM). Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA.
Page 68 ● If you take 10 pictures, a warning screen appears and no more pictures can be taken. ● Panorama shooting is only available with an Olympus xD-Picture Card. ● The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. To connect each picture, use the CAMEDIA Master software.
Page 69: Taking Two-In-One Pictures 2 In 1
Taking two-in-one pictures Allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1. Press Take the first shot. ● The subject will be on the left in the combined image.
Page 70 ● During two-in-one (2 IN 1) shooting, the following functions are not available: Panorama shooting, Sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting, Auto bracketing (BKT) ● When taking two-in-one (2 IN 1) pictures in the TIFF mode, the pictures are saved in the SHQ mode. Taking two-in-one pictures Note...
Page 71: Record Mode
Record mode Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large xD-Picture Card memory capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions, compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 71. Record mode TIFF...
Page 72 Still Picture Record Modes The memory capacity listed here is approximate. Pixel Record resolution mode TIFF 2560x1920 2560x1920 Low compression 2560x1920 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 Movie Record Modes The memory capacity listed here is approximate. Record Pixel mode resolution 320x240 (15 frames/sec.) 160x120...
Page 73: Selecting Still Picture Record Modes
Record mode Selecting still picture record modes Available modes In the top menu, select HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. ● To select TIFF, set the mode dial to ● To select a resolution for SQ2, set the mode dial to Ññ Press to select the desired record mode.
Page 74 ● Resolution: The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so less pictures can be saved to a card.
Page 75: 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 make give the image a grainy appearance. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 76 ● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise. ● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The scale is approximate. ● When ISO is set to AUTO and you shoot in dark conditions without a flash, ISO automatically increases;...
Page 77: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust between +/–2.0 in 1/3 steps. Available modes É...
Page 78: White Balance
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor 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 color. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 79: Sharpness
Sharpness This function adjusts the sharpness of images. SOFT : Image outlines are softer. This makes it ideal for editing images on a computer. NORMAL : Image outlines are sharp. This makes it ideal for printing. HARD : The outlines of images are more emphasized, and the images look more vivid.
Page 80: Playback
Playing back still pictures Single-frame playback Plays back one picture. Press with the lens barrier closed. ● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. ● The mark is displayed on movies (P. 84). Jumps to the picture 10 frames behind Displays the previous picture...
Page 81: Slide-Show
Playing back still pictures Slide-show This function displays still pictures from the card one after another. It is not possible with movies. If a movie is played back, the camera only displays the first frame of the movie. Display a still picture. Press to display the top menu.
Page 82: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5 – 4 times. With the arrow pad, select the picture you want to enlarge. ● Pictures with the enlarged.
Page 83: Index Display
Playing back still pictures Index-display This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. You can also select the number of frames displayed on the monitor. Display a still picture (P.
Page 84: Picture Rotation
Picture rotation This function lets you rotate pictures. When you take pictures holding the camera sideways, the top of their images are oriented to the side of the monitor. You can turn pictures horizontally, 90 degrees clockwise, or counter-clockwise. Display the picture you want to rotate using the arrow pad.
Page 85: Playing Back Movies (Movie Play)
Playing back movies (MOVIE PLAY) This function lets you play back or edit movies. Display a picture with pad (P. 79). Press to display the top menu. Ñ Press ● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed. Ññ Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK or INDEX.
Page 86 Press to start playback. ● When movie playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie. Press ● The MOVIE PLAYBACK screen is displayed. Ññ Press to select items. PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME: Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT: Cancels movie playback.
Page 87 Playing back movies (MOVIE PLAY) Movies can be displayed as indexes of 9 still frames. Indexes can be saved on the card as still pictures. Indexes are not stored in the same record mode as movies (see below). Record mode when the movie is shot (For steps 1 to 4, see page 84.) Press...
Page 88: Protect
Note frame/all-frame0erase function. 1Display the picture you want to protect. 2Press . The picture is now protected.
Page 89: Single-Frame Erase
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Page 90: Erasing Pictures
All-frame erase This function erases all still pictures and movies on the card, except protected ones (P. 87). In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP. í Press ● The CARD SETUP screen is displayed. Ñ Press to select press...
Page 91: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures Allows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones. BLACK&WHITE : Creates black and white pictures. SEPIA : Creates sepia-toned pictures. : Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and saves the picture as a new file.
Page 92: Resizing Pictures
Resizing pictures Display the still picture you want to edit. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T í Press ● The screen appears. Ññ Press to select the file size. 640 x 480/320 x 240: Makes smaller-sized files of pictures and saves the new files on a card.
Page 93: Playback On A Tv
Make sure that the TV and camera power are off . Connect the camera’s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV using the video cable. Press to turn on the camera. Turn on the TV. Set the TV to the video input mode. ●...
Page 94: Useful Functions
All reset (Saving the camera’s settings) This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current settings. OFF: The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved. ON : If the power is turned off or the mode dial is turned, all settings will be returned to the factory default settings.
Page 95: Shortcut
Shortcut Functions on the top menu other than MODE MENU can be replaced with those listed in the table below. This is useful when you want to quickly go to frequently-used functions. Available menu functions DRIVE P/A/S/M DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 (for still pictures) SHARPNESS...
Page 96: Setting The Shortcut Menu
Setting the Shortcut Menu Assign settings to the A, B and C positions on the top menu. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press ● The SHORT CUT screen appears. Select A, then press available menu functions.
Page 97: Using The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut Using the Shortcut Menu Available modes Press to display the top menu. ● The shortcut menu you have set is shown on the top menu. Press the arrow pad according to the ˙ß¥ mark shown next to each function. ●...
Page 98: Information Display
Information display Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. Shooting information is displayed for approximately 3 seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each piece of information displayed, see page 10. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T INFO T ON or OFF.
Page 99: Formatting Cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with this camera. If you are going to use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera before use.
Page 100: Monitor Brightness Adjustment
Monitor brightness adjustment Adjusts the monitor brightness. Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T , then press To brighten the monitor, press ñ darken it, press . To complete the setting, press . Press menu. Factory default setting: ±0 Turning off the beep sound You can turn off the beep used for button operations or warnings.
Page 101: Rec View
Rec View You can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitor during shooting. The image being recorded is displayed. This is useful for a brief check of images you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway at any time displays the image the camera is currently aimed at.
Page 102: Sleep Timer
Sleep timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if the time you have set has passed with no operations being performed. To leave the sleep mode, operate any button (press the shutter button or arrow pad, etc.). Available modes In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SLEEP, then select a setting from the following: 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN or 10MIN.
Page 103: File Name
File name The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images. Examples are shown below. ● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring images to a computer.
Page 104: Pixel Mapping
Pixel Mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. It is recommended that you run Pixel Mapping once a year. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
Page 105: Print Setting
DPOF- compatible printing service labs or a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400 or other DPOF digital printer: If you use an optional PC card adapter, printing is possible without using a computer.
Page 106 ● Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called “dpi” (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the higher the resolution, and the better the printed results.
Page 107: Applying Print Reserve To A Card
Applying print reserve to a card Play back a still picture. ● You cannot enter pictures with Select PRINT ORDER in the top menu. ● If print reserve data is not stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does not appear.
Page 108 Ññ Press to set ● Up to 10 can be set. 0 cancels print reserve. Increases the number. Decreases the number. When setting is complete, press ● The screen appears. Ññ Press to select NO, DATE or TIME and press : Prints the frame without date/time.
Page 109: Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES The camera or monitor does not turn on. 1 The battery is exhausted. 2 The power is off. 3 Since the battery is too cold, it is temporarily unable to function. 4 It is connected to a personal computer.
Page 110 POSSIBLE CAUSES No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. 1 The lens barrier is closed. 2 The memory gauge is full. 3 The flash has not finished charging. 4 The orange lamp blinks after you take a picture. 5 The card is full.
Page 111 Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES The date recorded with the image data is wrong. 1 The date and time are not set. 2 The camera has been left for too long with the battery removed. The settings you made have returned to the factory default settings. 1 You turned off the power without saving the settings.
Page 112 POSSIBLE CAUSES Pictures do not appear on the monitor. 1 The camera is in the shooting mode. 2 There is no picture on the card. 3 The camera is connected to a TV. 1 The monitor brightness is not adjusted properly.
Page 113 Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. 2 The AF target mark was not on the subject. 3 The lens is dirty. 4 The shutter button was pressed while standing in front of the camera in the self-timer mode.
Page 114 POSSIBLE CAUSES 5 The sequential mode was used. The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural. 1 Indoor lighting can affect the picture’s colors. 2 There is no white in the subject. 3 The white balance setting is wrong. The picture has obscured edge(s). 1 The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap.
Page 115: Chapter 6 Playback
Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES No picture displayed on TV when connecting to the camera. 1 The video output signal is incorrect. 2 The camera is not in the playback mode. 3 Your TV's video signal is incorrect. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Set the video output signal correctly according to your region.
Page 116: User Maintenance
User maintenance When not using the camera, be sure to close the lens barrier to turn off the camera. Also, turn off the monitor. Turn off the camera (P. 20). Remove the battery (P. 17). ● When using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet.
Page 117: Error Codes
Error codes If there is a problem with your camera, one of the error codes below will appear. Indications Possible causes The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. No more pictures can be taken. Cannot record, play back or erase pictures on this card.
Page 118 Possible causes Indications There are no pictures on the card, so there is nothing to play back. There is no empty space on the card, so it cannot record new information such as print data. The battery/card compartment cover is open. CARD-COVER OPEN Error codes Corrective...
Page 119: Menu Maps
Menu maps modes Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA PICTURE CARD SETUP * For CUSTOM settings, refer to “Available items and factory default settings” on P. 65. Function Setting OFF, DRIVE AUTO, 80, 160, 320 P/A/S/M P, A, S, M –2.0 to +2.0 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON PANORAMA...
Page 120 Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA CARD SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM Top menu MODE MENU CAMERA CARD SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM modes Function Setting DRIVE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD SETUP FORMAT, CANCEL ALL RESET OFF, ON OFF, ON PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT NTSC, PAL OFF, SHQ 2560 x 1920,...
Page 121 Menu maps mode Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO *1 Not displayed during movie playback. *2 Not displayed during still picture playback. Function Setting 0 , +90 , –90 BLACK & WHITE BLACK & WHITE, CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL 640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL...
Page 122: Menu Functions & Factory Default Settings
Menu functions & factory default settings Mode Function – DRIVE P/A/S/M – DIGITAL ZOOM SHARPNESS CONTRAST ALL RESET – INFO – REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP SLEEP FILE NAME – SHORT CUT VIDEO OUT – ● When “–” appears in a mode column, it means that the corresponding function is not available in that mode or cannot be set in that mode.
Page 123: Modes & Shooting Functions
Modes & Shooting functions Mode Function Taking still pictures Recording movies – P/A/S/M mode – setting Aperture value – setting Aperture priority – shooting Shutter speed setting – Shutter priority – shooting Manual shooting – “My Mode” setting – “My Mode” shooting –...
Page 124 Mode Function Flash intensity – control Spot metering Macro shooting Self-timer shooting Remote control shooting Sequential – shooting AF sequential – shooting Auto-bracketing – Panorama – shooting Two-in-one shooting – Record mode setting ISO setting – Exposure – compensation Auto white balance Preset white balance...
Page 125 Modes & Shooting functions Mode Function All reset – Information – display Beep – Rec view – Monitor brightness – adjustment Sleep timer – File name – Pixel mapping – Video output – selection : Available, – : Not available Depending on the P/A/S/M mode setting, some functions are not available.
Page 126: Specifications
1280 x 960 pixels (SQ2) 1024 x 768 pixels (SQ2) 640 x 480 pixels (SQ2) Olympus lens 7.8 mm to 23.4 mm, f2.8 to f4.8, 7 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Digital ESP metering, Spot metering system W : f2.8 to f8.0...
Page 127 –20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F) (storage) 30% to 90% (operation) 10% to 90% (storage) Only an Olympus LI-10B lithium-ion battery AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional) 99.5 mm x 58.5 mm x 41.5 mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.6") (excluding protrusions) 194 g (0.4 lb) (without battery/card)
Page 128: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera's built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure.
Page 129: Chapter 8 Print Setting
Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can automatically have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
Page 130 P (Program) Mode Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.
Page 131: Index
Index A (Aperture priority shooting) ...33 AC adapter ...19 AF sequential shooting...59 All reset ...93 All-frame erase ...89 Aperture priority shooting ...41 AUTO (Full-auto shooting) ...31 Auto bracketing ...60 Auto focus ...35 Auto-flash ...48 Battery ...16 Battery check ...13 Beep...99 Black &...
Page 132 Night-Scene shooting...32 NTSC ...101 Number of pixels ...71 Number of storable still pictures...39 Overcast...77 P (Program shooting) ...32 PAL...101 Panorama...66 Pixel Mapping...103 Playback mode...79 Playback on a TV ...92 Portrait shooting ...31 Print reserve...106 Program shooting...33 Protecting pictures ...87 Quick View ...79 Rec View ...100 Record mode ...70 Red-eye reduction flash ...48...
Page 133 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://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany Hotline Numbers for customers in Europe: Tel.
Page 134 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
Page 135 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
Page 136 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 137 Flowchart By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Installing the USB...
Page 138 • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
Page 139 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
Page 140 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 141 Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
Page 142: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB driver for Windows 98”. If the installer is not automatically launched, select “Run..” on the “Start” menu and then execute “(drive letter):/ Information.exe”.
Page 143 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 144: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
Page 145 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 146 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Page 147: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another “Removable Disk”. If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly.
Page 148: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
Page 149 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
Page 150: Downloading Images To Your Computer
A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or...
Page 151: Folder Name
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number •...
Page 152 The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer.
Page 153: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model.
Page 154 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows Me/2000/XP Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 155 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
Page 156 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ... 24 Downloading images to your computer... 26...
Page 157 Connecting the camera to the computer Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual. After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
Page 158 Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 159 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
Page 160 Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. •...
Page 161 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Page 162 Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
Page 163 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 164 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users) Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adap usi...
Page 165 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://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany Hotline Numbers for customers in Europe: Tel.

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