Olympus CAMEDIA C-350 Zoom Reference Manual

Olympus CAMEDIA C-350 Zoom Reference Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

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CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA D-560ZOOM C-350ZOOM X-200 REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
  • Page 2 C-350ZOOM X-200 REFERENCE MANUAL  Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care- fully 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 : D-560ZOOM/C-350ZOOM/X-200 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. 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 Contents Getting started Introduction of the camera’s functions. About the menus P.31 For shooting and learning the Shooting basics P.40 basic operations. For fine- tuning the settings Advanced shooting P.61 to get that particular shot. For playing back and Playback P.78 arranging pictures.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ......... . 4 1 Getting started Names of parts .
  • Page 6 Contents 3 Shooting basics Shooting mode ........40 Taking still pictures .
  • Page 7 Contents 5 Playback Viewing still pictures ......78 QUICK VIEW........79 Close-up playback .
  • Page 8 Contents 7 Print setting How to print pictures ......108 All-frame reservation ......110 Single-frame reservation .
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Shutter button P.43 Flash P.58 Zoom lever (W/T• P.55, P.80, Self-timer lamp P.63 P.81 Lens barrier Turns the camera on Lens and off in the shooting Extends automatically mode. when you open the lens barrier.
  • Page 10 Names of parts Arrow pad Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They are also used as direction buttons. indicate which button to be pressed. Macro button ( P.61 Flash mode button ( P.58 OK/Menu button ( P.31 Self-timer button ( P.63 Monitor button...
  • Page 11: Monitor Indications

    Names of parts Monitor indications     Shooting mode Still picture Movie Items Indications Ref. Page 1 Scene select/movie P.40 2 Battery check P.12 3 Green lamp P.43 4 Flash standby (lit) P.43 Camera movement warning/ Flash charge (Blinks) 5 Macro mode P.61...
  • Page 12 Names of parts     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.101) Still picture Movie Items Indications...
  • Page 13 Names of parts     Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see "Types of menus" (P.31). The button for various function and their location are clearly illustrated. indicate which button to press on the arrow pad. (The up or down buttons are used in this example.) This sample page is only for your reference.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Strap

    • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera Note does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
  • Page 16: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the batteries This camera uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. •...
  • Page 17 Loading the batteries Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. When using a CR-V3 lithium When using AA (R6) batteries battery pack Battery insertion When using a CR-V3 lithium direction mark battery pack, Insert it in the direction as shown in the There is a mark showing the correct way to insert the AA...
  • Page 18: Selecting Optional Batteries Or An Ac Adapter

        AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads.
  • Page 19 Loading the batteries • Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. • If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the Note AC adapter when transferring images to a PC.
  • Page 20: Inserting 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, be sure to format the card on this camera.
  • Page 21 Inserting a card Make sure that: The monitor is The lens barrier is off. closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. Open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and Index area side of the card insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 22: Removing The Card

    Inserting a card Removing the card Make sure that: The monitor is The lens barrier is off. closed. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. Open the card cover. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly.
  • Page 23: Power On/Off

    Power on/off     When shooting pictures (Shooting mode) Power on: Open the lens barrier fully. The camera turns on in the shooting mode and the lens extends. If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibility that the barrier is not fully open.
  • Page 24 Power on/off TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after that.
  • Page 25 Power on/off TIPS • When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction. • Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on.
  • Page 26: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)

    Power on/off 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 27: 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 28 Selecting a language Press to select a language, and press ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL Press again to exit the menu. SELECt Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. TIPS • The language can also be set from the playback mode.
  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time Open the lens barrier fully. Press • The top menu is displayed. OK button Arrow pad Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Top menu Press to select the SETUP tab, and press SETUP tab Press to select...
  • Page 30: Camera Off

    Setting the date and time 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/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.
  • Page 31: Holding The Camera

    Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera to position the flash above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
  • Page 32: About The Menus

    2 About the menus Types of menus When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens. Arrow pad( Press OK button...
  • Page 33: How To Use The Menus

    How to use the menus Press to display Press to select the top menu. a tab, and press Press Top menu CAMERA tab Press PICTURE tab to return to the tab selection screen. OK button Arrow pad CARD tab CARD%SEtUP SETUP tab...
  • Page 34 How to use the menus Press Press select an item, and select a setting. press Press complete setting. Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status. The green frame moves to the selected To return to item. select an item, press •...
  • Page 35: Shortcut Menus

    Shortcut menus Shooting mode Shortcut menus are frequently used menus that can be accessed from the top menu. Still picture Movie PHOTO (Movie) Lets you record movies. It is displayed when the camera is in the P.53 still picture mode. (Still picture) Lets you take still pictures.
  • Page 36: Playback Mode

    Shortcut menus Playback mode Still picture Movie MOVIE%PLAY INFO MODE%MENU INFO MODE%MENU ERASE ERASE Runs through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed P.83 when the camera is playing back still pictures. MOVIE PLAY Plays back movies. It is displayed when a movie is selected. P.86 INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.
  • Page 37: Mode Menus

    DIGITAL ZOOM magnification than the maximum optical P.56 zoom. Allows panorama pictures to be taken PANORAMA P.66 with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in 2 IN 1 succession and stores them as a single P.68 picture. PICTURE tab Sets the appropriate white balance P.76...
  • Page 38 Mode Menus CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.99 SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the P.97 power. Selects a language for on-screen P.26 display.
  • Page 39: Playback Mode

    Mode Menus Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab Protects pictures from accidental P.88 erasure. Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise P.85 or counterclockwise. Stores print reservation information on P.108 the card. EDIT tab Creates a black and white picture and BLACK&WHITE P.92 saves it as a new picture.
  • Page 40 Mode Menus PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the P.97 power. Selects a language for on-screen P.26 display. Turns the beep sound (used for P.104 warnings, etc.) on and off.
  • Page 41: Shooting Basics

    3 Shooting basics Shooting mode This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. You can select the appropriate mode from the SCENE SELECT (PROGRAM AUTO/ ) depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve when you take still pictures. The factory default setting of the shooting mode is PROGRAM AUTO.
  • Page 42 Shooting mode Press to select SCENE SELECT, and press • The green frame moves to the selected item. Press to select PROGRAM AUTO, depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Press • Press again to exit the menu.     (Still picture) Lets you take a still picture.
  • Page 43: Night Scene

    Shooting mode     (Night scene) Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing.
  • Page 44: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. When the camera is in the movie record mode, press and, from the top menu, select (Still picture).
  • Page 45 Taking still pictures • The orange lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. TIPS Correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot. "If correct focus cannot be obtained" (P.48) The green lamp blinks. You are too close to the subject.
  • Page 46: Taking Still Pictures Using The Monitor

    Taking still pictures Taking still pictures using the monitor With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. Open the lens barrier fully. • Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks. Press •...
  • Page 47 Taking still pictures TIPS The monitor turns off automatically. If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after that. Touch the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the monitor on. The monitor is hard to see.
  • Page 48: Comparison Of The Viewfinder & Monitor

    Taking still pictures Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor Viewfinder Monitor Advantages Camera movement does You can check the picture not occur easily and area that the camera subjects can be seen actually records more clearly even in bright accurately. places.
  • Page 49: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

    If correct focus cannot be obtained When correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) Open the lens barrier fully.
  • Page 50 If correct focus cannot be obtained Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS The green lamp blinks. You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft.
  • Page 51: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
  • Page 52: Night Scene Mode

    Night scene mode Setting the mode to Night scene allows you to take landscape shots at night under optimum conditions. In this mode, the shutter speed is not fixed to 1/30 second maximum when the flash is activated. Depending upon the subject or shooting conditions, shutter speed may extend up to 2 seconds.
  • Page 53: Take The Picture

    Night scene mode Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press Press to select SCENE SELECT, and press • The green frame moves to the selected item. Press to select , and press • The setting is set to the night scene mode and the camera returns to the shooting mode.
  • Page 54: Recording Movies

    Recording movies You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored separately as still pictures using the index function. "INDEX - Creating an index" (P.94) Open the lens barrier fully. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
  • Page 55 Recording movies Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights. • When recording a movie, the camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure according to the moving subject. • During movie recording, lights red and the time you can shoot is displayed.
  • Page 56: Zoom

    Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm – 105 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 10x . Using the optical zoom Open the lens barrier fully.
  • Page 57: Using The Digital Zoom

    Zoom Using the digital zoom Open the lens barrier fully. Zoom lever Press • The top menu is displayed. OK button Arrow pad Press to select MODE MENU. Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, and press...
  • Page 58 Zoom Press to select ON, and press • Press again to exit the menu and return to the shooting status. Pull the zoom lever toward • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator.
  • Page 59: 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. • The camera turns on in the shooting mode. Press • The current flash setting is displayed. Press to change the flash mode to your desired setting.
  • Page 60 Using the flash • The flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting in the movie record more, during sequential shooting ( ) or panorama shooting. Note • The flash may not give you the optimum result in the macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting.
  • Page 61 Using the flash     Fill-in flash ( The flash fires regardless of the available light.This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
  • Page 62: 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. Regular photographs can be taken, but the camera may take time to focus on distant subjects.
  • Page 63 Macro mode shooting Press ) to switch the macro mode on or off. • The setting changes between OFF each time is pressed. When the macro mode is selected, displayed on the monitor. Take the picture. • If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records.
  • Page 64: 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 65: Selecting The Metering Area

    Selecting the metering area In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder screen (Spot metering), a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
  • Page 66: Sequential Shooting

    Sequential shooting This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing and holding the shutter button (up to 11 pictures at 1.5 frames per second by Sequential shooting in HQ mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking pictures of a moving subject.
  • Page 67: Panorama

    PANORAMA 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. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU o CAMERA o PANORAMA, and press "How to use the menus"...
  • Page 68 • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. • Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many Note panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode.
  • Page 69: Taking Two-In-One Pictures

    Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when played back In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU o CAMERA o 2 IN 1, and press "How to use the menus"...
  • Page 70 Taking two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 mode shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. • When the batteries are exhausted ( is displayed), the flash Note automatically turns off. • The 2 IN 1 mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens barrier is closed.
  • Page 71: Selecting A Record Mode

    Selecting a record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of storable still pictures on the card, refer to the table on the next page.
  • Page 72 Selecting a record mode Still Picture Record Modes Memory capacity in Resolution Record mode number of shots (No. of pixels) (using a 16 MB card) 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Movie Record Modes Maximum time for one recording (sec) Record mode Resolution Movie recording time...
  • Page 73 Selecting a 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 74: Record Mode

    Selecting a record mode In the shooting mode top menu, press to select "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button Arrow pad Press to select the desired record mode. • For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2. •...
  • Page 75: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure setting. 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 0.5 steps.
  • Page 76 Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) • The exposure compensation value returns to 0.0 (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.97) Note • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness.
  • Page 77: 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. In the shooting mode top menu, select MODE MENU o PICTURE o WB, and press...
  • Page 78 Adjusting the white balance • The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting) when the lens barrier is closed. "ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings" (P.97) Note • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. •...
  • Page 79: Playback

    5 Playback Viewing still pictures Press with the lens barrier Playback button ( closed. Arrow pad • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. Display the previous Displays the next picture.
  • Page 80: 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. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in Quick View.
  • Page 81: Close-Up Playback

    Viewing still pictures Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged in steps up to 4 times the original size. Press with the lens barrier closed. • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to display the Playback button ( still picture you want to enlarge.
  • Page 82: Index Display

    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. "Selecting the number of pictures" (P.82) Press with the lens barrier Playback button ( closed.
  • Page 83: Selecting The Number Of Pictures

    Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. In the playback mode top menu, Playback button ( select MODE MENU o SETUP o , and press "How to use the menus"...
  • Page 84: Slideshow

    Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another.Only the first frame of movies is played back. Press with the lens barrier Playback button ( closed. Display a still picture, and press to display the top menu. OK button Arrow pad Press...
  • Page 85: Playback On A Tv

    Playback on a TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both a still picture and a movie can be played back. 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 86: Picture Rotation

    Playback on a TV 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, Playback button ( select MODE MENU o PLAY o and press...
  • Page 87: Movie Play - Viewing Movies

    MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies Press with the lens barrier Playback button ( closed. • The monitor turns on. OK button Use the arrow pad to display the Arrow pad picture with "Viewing still pictures" (P.78) mark Press • The top menu is displayed. Press to select MOVIE PLAY.
  • Page 88 MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies Press to select PLAYBACK, and press • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of the movie. • The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed again after playback ends. PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again.
  • Page 89: 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 Playback button ( closed. • The monitor turns on. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect.
  • Page 90: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing pictures This function enables you to erase recorded pictures. You can choose the single-frame erase or the all-frame erase. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel the protection before erasing such pictures. • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Be careful not to accidentally Note erase pictures you want to keep.
  • Page 91: All-Frame Erase

    Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. In the playback mode top menu, Playback button ( select MODE MENU o CARD o CARD SETUP, and press "How to use the menus" (P.32) OK button Arrow pad Press to select...
  • Page 92: 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 93: Creating Black And White Pictures

    Editing still pictures Creating black and white pictures Select BLACK&WHITE, and press Press to select BLACK%&%WHItE BLACK&WHITE, and press BLACK%&%WHItE • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback mode. CANCEL The black and white picture is stored as a separate picture from the original.
  • Page 94: Resizing

    Editing still pictures Resizing Select , and press Press to select the new picture size, and press 640*480 • The BUSY bar is displayed, and the camera returns to the playback mode. 320*240 The newly created picture is stored as a CANCEL separate picture from the original.
  • Page 95: Index - Creating An Index

    INDEX - Creating an index 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. Press with the lens barrier Playback button ( closed.
  • Page 96 INDEX - Creating an index Select the last frame of the index. As in Step 5, press the arrow pad to play back the movie until the picture that you want as the last frame is displayed in the green frame, and press Press to select OK, and INDEX...
  • Page 97: Useful Functions

    6 Useful functions MODE RESET - Reset the settings you changed Return the settings you changed,such as exposure and white balance,to the factory default settings.If you set the camera in the movie mode ( ),it will return to the still picture mode ( •...
  • Page 98: All Reset - Saving The Camera's Settings

    ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The setting affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The ALL RESET setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If ALL RESET is set to OFF in one mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback.
  • Page 99 ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings     Functions that All Reset affects and their factory default settings Function Factory default setting Ref. Page Monitor Optical Zoom Wide P.55 Shooting modes (Still picture) P.43 SCENE SELECT (PROGRAM AUTO) P.40 DRIVE (for still pictures)
  • Page 100: 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 them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
  • Page 101 CARD SETUP - Formatting cards Press FORMAt • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is CAUtION ERASING%ALL formatted. SELECt • Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. • Open the card cover. Note •...
  • Page 102: 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.10)”. Pressing in the playback mode Playback button ( top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON).
  • Page 103: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness

    Adjusting the monitor brightness This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode. When the camera is in the shooting mode, you must turn on the monitor beforehand.
  • Page 104: Rec View

    REC VIEW 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 105: 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. In the top menu, select MODE MENU o SETUP o o OFF or ON, and press "How to use the menus"...
  • Page 106: File Name

    FILE NAME The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
  • Page 107: 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 108: Video Out - Video Output Selection

    VIDEO OUT - Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. If you select the wrong video signal type, the recorded pictures will not be played back properly on your TV.
  • Page 109: Print Setting

    DPOF- compatible printer.     Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400 or P-200 digital printer Printing out directly to the printer is possible without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 110 How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
  • Page 111: All-Frame Reservation

    All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Play back a still picture. Playback button ( • You cannot print pictures with In the top menu, select MODE MENU o PLAY o , and press...
  • Page 112 All-frame reservation Perform each setting as illustrated. Select EXIt SELECt SELECt DAtE Select tIME EXIt SELECt     Set the number of prints Press to set the desired number of prints, and press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press to return to Step 4.
  • Page 113: Single-Frame Reservation

    Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. It is also used to change the reserved number of prints and the date/time settings. Display the frame to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Play back a still picture. Playback button ( •...
  • Page 114 Single-frame reservation Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINt MORE : Sets the number of prints and date/time. Go to MORE Step 6. SINGLE PRINT : Sets single-frame print. CANCEL The date/time settings are not available. The print reservation is set.
  • Page 115 Single-frame reservation     Set the date/time printing data Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, and press : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the pictures with print reservation are printed with the shooting time.
  • Page 116: Resetting Print Reservation Data

    Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for the pictures stored on the card. There are two ways to reset the print reservation data. One is to reset the print reservation data for all the frames. The other is to reset the print reservation data for the unwanted frames only.
  • Page 117 Resetting print reservation data Press to select CANCEL. • The selected print reservation data is SINGLE PRINt canceled and the camera returns to the screen in Step 5. MORE CANCEL Single-frame reservation menu screen When there are not any other print reservation data to be reset, press to display the Single-frame reservation menu screen, and press...
  • Page 118: Miscellaneous

    8 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. or it cannot be recognized. Wipe the gold contacts with a NO CARD commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again.
  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The camera does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The power is off. Open the lens barrier fully to turn on the camera. P.22 The batteries are Reload the batteries correctly.
  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting There is a problem Refer to the “Error codes”. P.117 with the card. The flash does not fire. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The flash is set to the Select a flash mode other than flash off. P.58 flash off mode.
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting The monitor is hard to see. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The brightness is not Select in the mode menu and then adjust P.102 adjusted properly. the brightness. The monitor is Block the sunlight with your hand. – exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page All Reset is set to ON. Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set P.97 All Reset to OFF. No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera.
  • Page 123: The Image Quality Is Poor

    Troubleshooting The image quality is poor The picture is too bright. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The flash was set to the Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. P.58 fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward P.74 excessively illuminated.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your P.30 blocked by your finger or fingers and the strap away from the lens. the strap. The subject was too Check the actual picture area by using the P.45 close.
  • Page 125: List Of Menus

    List of menus     Shooting mode menus Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE CAMERA SCENE SELECT P.40 MENU ESP/ ESP, P.64 -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, P.74 -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 DRIVE P.65 DIGITAL ZOOM ON, OFF P.56 PANORAMA* P.66...
  • Page 126 List of menus     Shooting mode menus ( Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE CAMERA ESP/ ESP, P.64 MENU -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, P.74 -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 DIGITAL ZOOM ON, OFF P.56 PICTURE AUTO, P.76 CARD CARD SETUP...
  • Page 127 List of menus     Playback mode menus (Still picture) Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE PLAY ON, OFF P.88 MENU 0G, +90G, -90 P.85 P.112, EDIT BLACK & WHITE BLACK & WHITE, P.92 CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL P.92 640x480, P.93 320x240,...
  • Page 128 List of menus     Playback mode menus ( Top menu Function Setting Ref. Page MODE PLAY ON, OFF P.88 MENU EDIT INDEX OK, RESET, P.94 CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP P.90, ERASE, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET ON, OFF P.97 ENGLISH, P.26...
  • Page 129: List Of Factory Default Settings

    List of factory default settings     Shooting mode AUTO Shooting mode (Still picture) SCENE SELECT (PROGRAM AUTO) Zoom Wide Monitor ESP/ DRIVE (Single-frame shooting) DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 AUTO FILE NAME RESET     Playback mode INFO     Other default settings ALL RESET...
  • Page 130: List Of Items By Shooting Mode

    List of items by shooting mode Shooting mode Item — W (Wide) Optical zoom fixed ESP/ — — DIGITAL ZOOM — PANORAMA — — 2 IN 1 — CARD SETUP ALL RESET REC VIEW FILE NAME * In the movie record mode, only HQ/SQ can be selected.
  • Page 131: Camera Maintenance

    Camera maintenance     After use Turn the camera off.     Cleaning the camera Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the batteries ( P.15).
  • Page 132: Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 to 17.4 mm, f3.1 to 5.2, 5 elements in 3 groups (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm lens on 35 mm camera)
  • Page 133 Specifications Operating environment Temperature : 0qC to 40qC (32qF to 104qF) (operation) -20qC to 60qC (-4qF to 140qF) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries.
  • Page 134: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 135: Sleep Mode

    Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor technology.
  • Page 136: Index

    Index AC adapter ....17 ESP metering ....64 Adjusting the monitor brightness Exposure compensation .
  • Page 137 Index Metering ....64 Mode Menus ... 31,32,36 REC VIEW ....103 MODE RESET.
  • Page 138 Index USB connector ....8 Video cable ....84 VIDEO OUT....107 VIDEO OUT jack .
  • Page 139 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 Tel. 040-23 77 33...
  • Page 140 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 141 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 142 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
  • Page 143 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. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X...
  • Page 144 Flowchart • 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 145 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 146 Identifying the OS 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 147 Windows 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 148: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)

    Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). 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 149 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 150: 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. ( p.9) Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.
  • Page 151 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
  • Page 152 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 153: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera

    Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...
  • Page 154: 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 155 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 156: Downloading Images To Your Computer

    Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
  • Page 157: 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. File name Folder name (Example) (Example) Serial number...
  • Page 158 Downloading images to your computer 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).
  • Page 159: 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 Lamp 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...
  • Page 160 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp 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 Lamp...
  • Page 161 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the “Unplug or Eject 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 162 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 163 Connecting the camera to the computer Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. Terminal USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual.
  • Page 164 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 Lamp which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
  • Page 165 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 166 Downloading images to your computer 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 File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
  • Page 167 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 168 Downloading images to your computer 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 169 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
  • Page 170 • Windows XP *Certain card readers may not be • Mac OS 9/X compatible with Mac OS X. Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information. Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? Use the optional PC card adapter*.
  • Page 171 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 Tel. 040-23 77 33...

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