Page 1: Digital Camera
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Page 2 D-390 C-150 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 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-390/C-150 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York Telephone Number : 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 Introduction of the camera’s functions For easily learning the fundamentals of taking pictures For fine-tuning the settings to get that particular shot For playing back and arranging pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate Printing pictures Troubleshooting and other information Contents Getting started...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ...4 1 Getting started Names of parts ...7 Monitor indications ...9 How to use this manual ...12 Attaching the strap ...13 Loading batteries ...14 Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter ...16 Inserting/Removing a card ...18 Card basics ...18 Power on/off ...21 If the card is not recognized (card check) ...23 Selecting a language...
Page 6 Recording movies ...46 Zoom (Digital zoom) ...48 Using the flash ...49 4 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting Self-timer shooting Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) PANORAMA - Panorama shooting ...55 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures Changing the record mode Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) Adjusting the white balance 5 Playback...
Page 7 Contents 6 Useful functions MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings ...84 ALL RESET - Saving the settings ...84 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards Displaying shooting information REC VIEW - Viewing a picture immediately after shooting ...88 Adjusting the monitor brightness Turning the beep sound off FILE NAME ...89 PIXEL MAPPING...91...
Page 8: Getting Started
1 Getting started Names of parts Shutter button Lens barrier Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode. VIDEO OUT jack DC-IN jack P. 40 Flash P. 49 Self-timer lamp Lens P. 73 P. 16 P. 53 Connector cover P.
Page 9 Names of parts Arrow pad Simply press a button (Ñ/ñ/É/í) to directly select zoom in/out, flash or self-timer. Buttons are also used to navigate the various menu items. Viewfinder P. 40 Monitor P. 41 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW Playback button ( Shooting: Turns on/off the monitor Playback: Turns on/off the camera •...
Page 10: Monitor Indications
Monitor indications ●Shooting mode Items Battery check Shooting mode Exposure compensation Spot metering mode White balance AF target mark Macro Flash mode Self-timer 10 Record mode 11 Resolution (number of pixels) 12 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining for movies HQ 1600 x 1200 Indications –2.0 –...
Page 11 Monitor indications ●Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below. “Displaying shooting information” (P. 87) SIZE: 1600x1200 SIZE: 1600x1200 ’03.09.12 12:30 03.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020 FILE: 100...
Page 12: Battery Check
●Battery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use. Lights (Green) (The indicator turns Remaining power level: low. off after several Prepare new batteries.
Page 13: How To Use This Manual
“How to use the mode menu” (P. 30). PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided.
Page 14: Attaching The Strap
• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the Note camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Strap eyelet...
Page 15: Loading Batteries
Loading batteries Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged. • Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. Make sure that: Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of...
Page 16 Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes batteries down inside. While pressing the cover in the direction of • If the battery compartment cover seems hard to close, do not force it. With the battery compartment cover shut, press the firmly and push in the direction shown in the illustration.
Page 17: Selecting Batteries Or The Optional Ac Adapter
Do not peel off their labels. ●NiMH batteries (Rechargeable) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. If they are often charged without first using all their power, the amount of time they can be used will become gradually shorter.
Page 18 • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a Note PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC.
Page 19: Inserting/Removing A Card
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, Note be sure to format the card on this camera.
Page 20: Inserting A Card
●Inserting a card Make sure that: Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • When the card is inserted fully, you will feel it lock into place. •...
Page 21: Removing The Card
Inserting/Removing a card ●Removing the card Make sure that: Open the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Page 22: Power On/Off
Power on/off ●When shooting pictures Power on: Open the lens barrier. The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Power off: Close the lens barrier. The camera turns off. ● Power on ● Power off TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode (stops being active) after about 3 minutes of non-operation.
Page 23 Power on/off ●When playing back pictures Power on: Press closed. The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed. Power off: Press The monitor and the camera turn off. TIPS •...
Page 24: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)
If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. •...
Page 25: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Open the lens barrier fully. Press •...
Page 26 Ññ Press to select a language, then press Press again to exit the menu. Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode. Selecting a language ENGLISH FRANCAIS FRANCAIS DEUTSCH DEUTSCH...
Page 27: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. í Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Ññ Press to select the SETUP tab, then í press Ññ Press to select •...
Page 28 Ññ Press to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M- D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/ Month/ í Year). Then press • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. Ññ...
Page 29: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When using a vertical grip, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Taking pictures using the monitor Taking pictures using the viewfinder Horizontal grip...
Page 30: Using The Menus
2 Using the menus Menu items When you turn on the camera and press on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains the types of menu items that this camera has and how they work, using shooting mode screens.
Page 31: How To Use The Mode Menu
How to use the mode menu Press to display the top í menu. Press Top menu MODE MENU MODE RESET ÑñÉí Arrow pad ( Continued on next page Press press CAMERA tab SCENE SELECT í å PANORAMA ANORAMA ñ ¥ PICTURE tab ñ...
Page 32 Ññ Press to select an item, í then press PROGRAM PROGRAM SCENE SELECT AUTO AUTO PANORAMA ANORAMA ˙ Ñ ñ ¥ PROGRAM PROGRAM SCENE SELECT AUTO AUTO PANORAMA ANORAMA The green frame moves to the selected item. • Items available for selection depends on the camera settings. •...
Page 33: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus ●Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently-used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. MODE RESET Still picture Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the still picture shooting mode. PHOTO A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure and focus for general photography.
Page 34 ●Playback mode INFO MODE MENU ERASE Still picture Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a slide show. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played back. MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a movie frame is played back.
Page 35: Mode Menus
Meters light within the AF target mark to determine exposure. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture.
Page 36 SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card.
Page 37 Mode menus EDIT tab BLACK&WHITE SEPIA INDEX CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET VIDEO OUT Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a new picture. Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new picture. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new picture.
Page 38: Shooting Basics
3 Shooting basics Shooting modes This camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shooting mode, select a shooting mode from depending on shooting conditions and the effect you want. The factory default setting is P (PROGRAM AUTO). You are able to shoot normally even if you do not select a shooting mode.
Page 39: Selecting Shooting Modes
Shooting modes Self Portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Selecting shooting modes Open the lens barrier fully.
Page 40 Ññ Press to select the CAMERA tab, í then press Ññ Press to select SCENE SELECT, í then press Ññ Press to select a mode from • Press again to exit the menu. TIPS • Refer to “List of functions by shooting mode” (P.109) for details of the functions for each mode.
Page 41: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. Taking still pictures using the viewfinder Open the lens barrier fully. Compose your picture while looking at the image in the viewfinder.
Page 42: Taking Still Pictures Using The Monitor
TIPS It is difficult to focus on the subject. “If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 44) The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.
Page 43 Taking still pictures Take a picture by following the same procedure as when shooting with the viewfinder. “Taking still pictures using the viewfinder” (P. 40) TIPS The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm away from the subject.
Page 44: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Camera movement does not Advantages occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used. When close to a subject, the Disadvantages image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records.
Page 45: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained If the subject is difficult to focus on, lock the focus before shooting as explained below. This is called focus lock. How to lock the focus Open the lens barrier fully. Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
Page 46: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
TIPS The green lamp blinks. T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. “Macro mode shooting”...
Page 47: Recording Movies
Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored as the other still pictures using the index function. Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. Ñ Press to select •...
Page 48 • Digital zoom does not work in the • The camera enters the still picture shooting mode when the lens Note barrier is closed. • During movie recording, the flash is disabled. • It takes longer to store movies than still pictures. •...
Page 49: Zoom (Digital Zoom)
Zoom (Digital zoom) You can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times. Open the lens barrier fully. Ñ Press • The monitor turns on and the zoom bar appears. The subject is magnified by 1.3 times. Ññ...
Page 50: Using The Flash
Using the flash Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Open the lens barrier fully. í Press • The monitor turns on. • The current flash setting is displayed. í Press again to set the flash mode.
Page 51 Using the flash Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ( The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
Page 52 Flash off ( The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Page 53: Advanced Shooting
4 Advanced shooting Macro mode shooting The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. You can also shoot subjects which are at a distance of over 50 cm (1.6 ft.). However, compared to shots between 20 cm and 50 cm, the camera may take more time to focus on the subject.
Page 54: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.
Page 55: Selecting The Metering Area (Spot Metering)
Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (center-weighted average light metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (spot metering), a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Page 56: Panorama - Panorama Shooting
PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided.
Page 57 • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus xD-Picture Card. • Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many Note panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode.
Page 58: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures
2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1, and í...
Page 59 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures • When the battery power is exhausted ( automatically turns off. • The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when Note the lens barrier is closed. Press picture mode after the first shot has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.
Page 60: Changing The Record Mode
Changing the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
Page 61 Changing the record mode Still picture record modes Record mode Movie record modes Record mode (Frames per second) ● In the mode, the total recording time is displayed on-screen. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card. •...
Page 62 In the shooting mode top menu, press to select (P. 29). Ññ Press to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. • For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ. Press •...
Page 63 Changing the record mode TIPS • Resolution The number of pixels (horizontal x vertical) 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 the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.
Page 64: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 1/ 2 steps. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T í...
Page 65 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects.
Page 66: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
Page 67 Adjusting the White balance • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance mode other than AUTO, play back the Note picture and check the colors on the monitor. • When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO, colors may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors you see on the monitor.
Page 68: Playback
Viewing still pictures Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Close-up playback ( Displays the previous É picture. ( Press to cancel playback.
Page 69: Quick View
Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Every function also can be used like normal playback. Press twice quickly (double-click) while in the shooting mode.
Page 70: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. Éí Use the arrow pad ( still picture you want to enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with Ñ Press • The picture is enlarged. Ñ...
Page 71: Index Display
Viewing still pictures Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. In the single-frame playback mode, press ñ • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. É...
Page 72: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored on the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Display a still picture, then press display the top menu. Ñ Press ) to start the slideshow. Press to stop the slideshow.
Page 73: Picture Rotation
Viewing still pictures Picture Rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T í...
Page 74: Playback On A Tv
Playback on a TV Use the Video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Make sure that the camera and the TV are turned off. Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera and the video input terminal on the TV.
Page 75: Movie Play - Viewing Movies
MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture with “Viewing still pictures” (P. 67) Press • The top menu is displayed. Ñ Press to select MOVIE PLAY. ÑñÉí...
Page 76 Ññ Press to select PLAYBACK, then press • The movie is played back. • After playback, the menu is displayed. PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.
Page 77: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function. Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect.
Page 78: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Recorded pictures can be erased. There are two types of erase: Single- frame erase, which erases only the picture that is displayed on the monitor, and all-frame erase, which erases all the pictures on the card. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures.
Page 79: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP, í and press “How to use the mode menu” (P. 30) Ññ Press to select press Ññ...
Page 80: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK&WHITE : Converts pictures into black and white pictures and stores them as new pictures. SEPIA : Converts pictures into sepia-toned pictures and stores them as new pictures.
Page 81: Creating Sepia-Toned Pictures
Editing still pictures • You cannot create black and white movies. • You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient Note memory space on the card. Creating sepia-toned pictures Select SEPIA, then press Ññ Press to select SEPIA, then press •...
Page 82 • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient Note memory space on the card. • If the size of a picture is 640 x 480 or smaller, you cannot select 640 x 480.
Page 83: Index - Creating An Index
INDEX - Creating an index 9 frames extracted from the recorded movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at one glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as still pictures. Use the arrow pad to select a picture with In the top menu, select MODE MENU T EDIT T INDEX, then press “How to use the mode menu”...
Page 84 Ññ Press to select OK, then press • The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, then the camera returns to the playback mode. The index is stored as a new picture. RESET : If you want to choose different frames, select RESET, press repeat from step 3.
Page 85: Useful Functions
6 Useful functions MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings This function lets you restore functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the factory default settings. When MODE RESET is set in (movie) mode, the camera returns to the shooting) mode.
Page 86: Card Setup - Formatting Cards
CARD SETUP - Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
Page 87 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards If the FORMAT screen is displayed, press If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, press FORMAT, then press When the FORMAT screen appears, press FORMAT FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT Press • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. FORMAT FORMAT CAUTION ERASING ALL...
Page 88: Displaying Shooting Information
Displaying shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 9). É Pressing in the playback mode top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON) (P.
Page 89: Rec View - Viewing A Picture Immediately After Shooting
REC VIEW - Viewing a picture immediately after shooting You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. You can resume shooting anytime during REC VIEW.
Page 90: Turning The Beep Sound Off
Turning the beep sound off This function lets you turn on/off the beep sound used for warnings, etc. The beep sound can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. ON : There is a beep for warnings. OFF : There is no beep for warnings.
Page 91 FILE NAME RESET When RESET is selected, the file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100, and the file number returns to No. 0001. This is useful when grouping files on separate cards.
Page 92: Pixel Mapping
PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
Page 93: Video Out - Video Output Selection
VIDEO OUT - Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Set the video output before connecting the video cable to the camera. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV.
Page 94: Print Settings
DPOF reservations. Or pictures can be printed out at home on a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus P-400, or P-200 digital color printer Printing is possible on specified printers without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual.
Page 95 How to print pictures TIPS • JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or SQ. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser.
Page 96: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints and whether or not to include the shooting date and time. Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T , and press...
Page 97: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. This function can also alter details (number of prints, date, etc.) of previously made reservations. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Play back a still picture. •...
Page 98 Ññ Press to select prints) or (date/time) then press • : See below. • : See below. x (number of prints) Ññ Press to set the number of prints, then press Ñ : Increases the number. ñ : Decreases the number. (date/time printing options) Ññ...
Page 99: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset all print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need.
Page 100: Miscellaneous
8 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card, so the camera CARD ERROR will not function. Writing to the card is prohibited.
Page 101: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Possible cause The camera does not work or the monitor does not turn on. The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode.
Page 102 Possible cause Corrective action No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. The lens barrier is Open the lens barrier fully. closed. The power is off. Open the lens barrier fully. The flash has not Take your finger off the shutter button. When the finished charging.
Page 103 Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor is hard to see. The brightness is not adjusted properly. Vertical lines appear on the monitor. The monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. Pictures you have taken do not appear on the monitor. The power is off. The camera is in the shooting mode.
Page 104 Possible cause Corrective action The picture is too bright. The flash was set to Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. the fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus excessively (-) or change the camera position. illuminated.
Page 105 Troubleshooting Possible cause The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly blocked by your finger or the strap. The subject was too close. The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The lens was dirty. The camera may not be able to focus on the subject, even if...
Page 106: Menu List
Menu list Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU PICTURE CARD SETUP MODE RESET Function Setting SCENE SELECT OFF, ON OFF, ON –2.0 to +2.0 (in 1/2 EV steps) PANORAMA 2 IN 1 AUTO, CARD SETUP FORMAT, CANCEL ALL RESET OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P.
Page 107 Menu list Shooting mode menus ( Top menu MODE CAMERA MENU PICTURE CARD SETUP PHOTO MODE RESET Function Setting OFF, ON OFF, ON –2.0 to +2.0 (in 1/2 EV steps) AUTO, CARD SETUP FORMAT, CANCEL ALL RESET ON/OFF ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, P. 24 DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL OFF, ON REC VIEW...
Page 108: Playback Mode Menus
Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP INFO Playback mode menus ( Top menu MODE PLAY MENU EDIT CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY INFO Function Setting OFF, ON 0°, +90°, -90° BLACK&WHITE BLACK&WHITE, CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL 640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL...
Page 109: Factory Default Settings
Factory default settings Shooting mode Shooting mode SCENE SELECT Digital zoom Monitor PANORAMA 2 IN 1 REC VIEW FILE NAME Playback mode INFO Other ALL RESET VIDEO OUT * Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. AUTO PHOTO (still picture shooting mode) P (Program auto)
Page 110: List Of Functions By Shooting Mode
List of functions by shooting mode Shooting mode Function Digital zoom PANORAMA 2 IN 1 CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME : Available, – : Not available – – – – – –...
Page 111: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the battery. (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the wall outlet.) Exterior: T Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Page 112: Specifications
: 1/ 3.2'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5 mm (equivalent to 38 mm lens on 35 mm camera), f2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups Photometric system : Center-weighted average light metering, Spot metering Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.
Page 113 Specifications Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. : 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) (operation) –20° C to 60° C (–4° F to 140° F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/ 10% to 90% (storage) : Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries...
Page 114: Index
Index AC adapter ...16 Adjusting the monitor brightness ...88 AF target mark ...8, 9 ALL RESET ...84 All-frame erase ...78 All-frame reservation Arrow pad ...8 Auto flash ...50 Auto white balance ...65 Batteries ...14 Battery check ...9, 11 Battery compartment cover ...8, 14 Beep sound ...89 Black and white ...79...
Page 115 Index Night scene shooting No. of pictures in an index display...70 No. of storable still pictures ...9, 60 NTSC ...92 (OK/Menu) button ...8, 29 Orange lamp ...8, 40 Overcast ...65 PAL...92 PANORAMA ...55 Picture rotation ...72 Pixels ...62 PIXEL MAPPING ...91 Playback mode Playing back pictures on a TV ...73 Portrait shooting...
Page 116 Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) 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...
Page 117 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 118 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 119 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 120 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 121 • 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 122 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 123 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 124 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 125: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
Page 126 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 127: 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 128 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 129 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 130: 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 131: 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 132 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 133: 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 134: 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 135 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 136: 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 137 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 138 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 139 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 140 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 141 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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145 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 146 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 147 • Windows XP • Mac OS 9/X Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Does your computer have a built-in floppy disk drive? Consult your nearest Olympus representative. Mac OS before OS 9 on your computer? Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.
Page 148 Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) 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...

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