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Page 2 C-730 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-730 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 4 Contents................P. 4 Chapter 1 Getting started P. 18 Chapter 2 Quick-start guide P. 36 Chapter 3 Using the menus P. 42 Chapter 4 Shooting basics P. 52 Chapter 5 Advanced shooting P. 85 Chapter 6 Adjusting image quality and exposure P.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Names of parts ..................10 Camera..................10 Viewfinder/Monitor indications............12 Shooting information ..............12 Playback information ..............14 Memory gauge and battery check ............16 How to use this manual................17 Getting started Attaching the strap ..............18 Loading the batteries ..............20 Selecting optional batteries or AC adapter........22 Card basics..................24 Inserting/Removing the card............25...
Page 6 C o n t e n t s ( C o n t . ) Using the menus What are the menus?..............42 How to use the menu ..............43 Modes & Shortcut Menus ..............45 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) ........47 Tabs &...
Page 7 C o n t e n t s ( C o n t . ) Flash shooting ................78 Auto-flash ................78 Red-eye reduction flash ............78 Fill-in flash ................78 Flash off ................79 Slow synchronization SLOW1 SLOW2 SLOW ....79 Using the slow synchronization flash ..........81 Using the flash................81 Flash intensity control ..............84 Advanced shooting...
Page 8 C o n t e n t s ( C o n t . ) Adjusting image quality and exposure 112 Record mode................112 Selecting a recording mode for still pictures ......114 Selecting a recording mode for movies ........114 Resolution ..............116 ENLARGE SIZE ..............116 ISO sensitivity ................117 Exposure compensation ..............119...
Page 9 C o n t e n t s ( C o n t . ) Ajusting playback sound volume..........146 Adding sound ................147 Protect ..................148 Erasing pictures................149 Single-frame erase..............149 All-frame erase ..............150 Formatting cards ................151 Playback on a TV ..............152 Picture rotation ..............154 Useful functions All reset —...
Page 10 C o n t e n t s ( C o n t . ) Print setting How to print pictures ..............184 All-frame print reserve ..............186 Single-frame print reserve ............188 Trimming setting ................191 Resetting Print Reserve ..............194 External flash External flash ................195 Using the FL-40 external flash..........195 Using the FL-40 external flash by itself........196 Using commercially available external flashes ......197...
Page 11: Names Of Parts
Camera Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 76) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( Microphone (P. 139, 140) (P. 103, 104, 147) Shutter button (P. 62) Flash switch ) (P. 81) Mode dial ( A/S/M, P, ) (P. 52) Macro/Spot button ( Self-timer/Remote control (P.
Page 12 Camera (Cont.) Self-timer/ Flash (P. 78) Remote control lamp (P. 95, 97) Remote control receiver (P. 97) Card cover Speaker (P. 25) (P. 146) Lens 5-pin external flash socket (P. 195) ● Unscrew to remove the cover before connecting the bracket cable. DC-IN jack (P.
Page 13: Viewfinder/Monitor Indications
Shooting information & SLOW1 ISO100 2048x1536 2048x1536 When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON Items Indications Ref. page Shooting mode P. 52 , A, S, M, P Aperture value F2.8 – F8 P. 58, 60 Shutter speed 16 –...
Page 14 Shooting information (Cont.) Items Indications Ref. page AE lock P. 89 AE memory P. 86 MEMO Self-timer P. 95, 97 /Remote control Drive mode , BKT P. 99 ISO100, ISO200, ISO400 P. 117 White balance P. 120 Green lamp* P. 62 &...
Page 15: Playback Information
Playback information Still picture playback information SIZE: 2048x1536 F2.8 1/800 +2.0 ISO100 ’02.09.12 12:30 ’02.09.12 12:30 20 FILE: 100–0020 When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON Movie playback information & SIZE: 320x240 ’02.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100–0020 When INFO is set to OFF When INFO is set to ON...
Page 16 Playback information (Cont.) Items Indications Ref. page Battery check P. 16 Print reserve P. 186, Number of prints x1 – x10 P. 186, Sound recording P. 127 Protect P. 40, 148 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 112 Date ’02.
Page 17: Memory Gauge And Battery Check
Memory gauge and battery check Memory gauge The memory gauge lights when you take a still picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is storing a picture on the card (an xD-Picture Card or a SmartMedia card). The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
Page 18: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual You can set the mode dial to any of the positions shown. Information display Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. The shooting information is displayed approximately 3 seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display.
Page 19: Getting Started
Attaching the strap Attach the lens-securing string to the lens cap as shown in the illustration. Thread the camera strap loop through Monitor the camera’s strap eyelet from the monitor side. String loop Thread the camera strap loop through the lens-securing string loop. Strap eyelet Thread the other end of the strap (which you will have...
Page 20 ● Attach the strap correctly following the instructions above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off the strap, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 21: Loading The Batteries
Loading the batteries This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Make sure the camera is turned off; ● The monitor is off. ● The viewfinder is off. ●...
Page 22 Loading the batteries (Cont.) Press the battery compartment cover down in the direction of arrow ( ñ hold it pressed at the mark against the camera, and then slide it in the direction of arrow ( ● When pressing batter y compartment cover shut, be sure to press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing...
Page 23: Selecting Optional Batteries Or Ac Adapter
If an insulating sticker is attached on its terminals, remove only that sticker before use. NiMH batteries (Rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. In addition, the low-temperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas. AA (R6) alkaline batteries When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere.
Page 24 Loading the batteries (Cont.) Note ● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. ● The lives of batter ies may var y according to the type of batter y, manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. ● If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, image data may be corrupted.
Page 25: Card Basics
● 5 V SmartMedia cards cannot be used with this camera. ● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as 3 V (3.3 V)) or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before...
Page 26: Inserting/Removing The Card
Card basics (Cont.) Inserting/Removing the card Make sure the camera is turned off. ● The monitor is off. ● The viewfinder is off. ● The lens is not extended. Open the card cover. Insertion direction indication Inserting the card Insert the card in the appropriate direction.
Page 27 Card basics (Cont.) Close the card cover securely until it clicks. Note ● The card may eject forcibly if you take your finger off the card immediately after pushing it. ● Never open the card cover, remove the batteries, or disconnect the optional AC adapter while the camera is on.
Page 28: Power On/Off
Power on/off Before turning the camera on, press the tabs on the lens cap in the direction of the arrows and pull the cap off to remove it. Press the POWER switch to turn on the camera. Lens cap ● The lens moves out when the mode dial is set to any position other than ●...
Page 29: Monitor Appearance And Sound
Power on/off (Cont.) Monitor appearance and sound When the power is tur ned on/off, a Startup/Shutdown image (factory default setting) startup/shutdown image is displayed on the monitor and a startup/shutdown sound is played. You can set this function to display your favorite image and you can select a startup/shutdown sound (P.
Page 30: Card Check
Power on/off (Cont.) Card check When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Indications TIPS There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again.
Page 31: Date/Time Setting
Date/time setting It is possible to set the date/time of the camera’s built-in clock. Since the date and time are saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. Mode dial setting Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on the camera.
Page 32 Date/time setting (Cont.) When is selected on the screen, Ññ press to select the date format. ● Select any one of the following formats: D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year) M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year) Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day) ● This step and the following steps show SELECT the procedure used when the date and screen time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 33 Date/time setting (Cont.) Press ● For the most accurate possible setting, press when the time is actually at 00 seconds. The camera’s built-in clock starts when you press To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch. ● The lens retracts. Note ●...
Page 34: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language Select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in illustrations and explanations. Mode dial setting Set the mode dial to P, then press the POWER switch. ● Be sure to take the lens cap off before POWER switch you turn the camera on.
Page 35 Selecting a language (Cont.) Ññ Press to select , then press í ALL RESET ● The available languages are displayed. ENGLISH ● Languages vary depending on the area PW PW SETUP SETUP of purchase. REC VIEW Ññ Press to select a language. Press ENGLISH Menu item Language...
Page 36: Adjusting The Diopter
Adjusting the diopter Set the mode dial to , then press the POWER switch to turn on the camera. Turn the diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly. Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial AF target mark Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent camera movement.
Page 37: Quick-Start Guide
Taking still pictures Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to press the POWER switch. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Card access lamp To focus on the subject, press the shutter button halfway, slowly and gently. ●...
Page 38: Recording Movies
Recording movies Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to and press the POWER switch. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder or the monitor. Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. ● The green lamp lights up. Press the shutter button all the way to start recording.
Page 39: Viewing Still Pictures
Viewing still pictures Set the mode dial to (playback mode) and press the POWER switch. You can play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode (Quick View). Press twice quickly. To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway.
Page 40: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies Display the movie frame (picture with ) you want to play back (P. 38). Ñ Press on the arrow pad to Press ● The top menu appears. select MOVIE PLAY. MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU Ññ Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK.
Page 41: Protect
Protect Display the picture you want to protect (P. 38). Press ● To cancel protection, press again. Displayed when a picture is protected. Note ● Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the ALL ERASE (all-frame erase) function, but they can be deleted with the FORMAT (format) function.
Page 42: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Display the picture you want to erase (P. 38). Press (erase). ERASE SELECT When the ERASE screen Ñ appears, press to select YES. ● To cancel erasure, press ñ to select NO. Press to erase the picture. Note ●...
Page 43: Using The Menus What Are The Menus
What are the menus? When you turn on the camera and press , the menu that appears on the monitor is generally called “the top menu”. Many functions of this camera are accessed using the menus. Below, this chapter explains how the camera’s menus work, using examples of menus displayed in the P (Program) mode.
Page 44: How To Use The Menu
How to use the menu Ññ Press to display the top Press to select a tab and í í menu. Press press P top menu CAMERA tab DRIVE DRIVE AUTO A/M/S MODE MENU SLOW1 SLOW ˙ É Pressing returns to the ¥...
Page 45 How to use the menu (Cont.) Ññ Ññ Press to select an item Press to select the setting. í and press Press to save the setting. ● To go back to shooting, press again. ALL RESET ENGLISH PW PW SETUP SETUP REC VIEW ˙...
Page 46: Modes & Shortcut Menus
Modes & Shortcut Menus The menu items displayed vary depending on the setting of the mode dial. For an overview of each menu item, see the table on the next page. A/S/M top menu top menu top menu DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE CARD SETUP MODE MENU...
Page 47 Modes & Shortcut Menus (Cont.) Top menu functions (See each reference page for details.) Menu item Function Ref. page DRIVE Selects a mode from (single-frame shooting), P. 99 (sequential shooting), (High-speed sequential shooting), (AF sequential shooting) or BKT (auto bracketing). Records sound while shooting a movie.
Page 48: Tabs & Mode Menu Functions (Shooting)
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) In shooting mode (when the mode dial is set to , A/M/S , the MODE MENU functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items. When mode is selected, most of the functions under the MODE MENU are set automatically and MODE MENU does not appear in the Top menu.
Page 49 For macro shooting as close as 4cm (1.6 inches) P. 94 away from the subject. PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with P. 105 Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. 2 IN 1 Combines two pictures taken in succession and P. 108 stores them as a single picture. FUNCTION Lets you shoot pictures in black &...
Page 50 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.) SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 155 settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P. 33 PW ON/OFF Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when P.
Page 51: Tabs & Mode Menu Functions (Playback)
Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) When the playback mode is selected (the mode dial is set to ), menu items under the MODE MENU in still picture playback differ from those in movie playback. In the same manner, the items in the Top menu differ. During still picture playback During movie playback CARD SETUP...
Page 52 Tabs & MODE MENU functions (playback) (Cont.) SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera P. 155 settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P. 33 PW ON/OFF Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when P.
Page 53: Shooting Basics
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial Set the mode dial to any of the following Mode dial positions and press the POWER switch. ● Always remove the lens cap before turning on the camera since the lens automatically extends when the camera turns on. Shooting mode: A/S/M, P POWER switch...
Page 54: Mode Setting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) mode setting When the mode dial is set to , you can select any of the following shooting modes. Be sure to set up referring to MY MODE SETUP (P.163) before you use these modes.
Page 55: Shooting Modes
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Shooting modes Full-auto shooting Allows you to take still pictures using NO special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets optimal focus and exposure. This is the simplest of all shooting modes. Portrait shooting Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
Page 56: Night-Scene Shooting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Night-Scene shooting Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in the mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps appearing.
Page 57: My Mode
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) My Mode Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP menu (in the menu’s SETUP tab). Customized settings are activated when the power is turned on in the mode. Settings such as aperture value, zoom position, etc.
Page 58 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) ● S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want (P. 59). Setting the shutter speed higher lets Setting the shutter speed lower you capture fast-moving action...
Page 59: Aperture Setting - Aperture Priority Shooting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting Mode dial setting Ññ buttons Select A from “A/S/M mode setting”. See P. 52. To increase the aperture value Ñ (F-number), press To decrease the aperture value Green: The aperture setting will ñ...
Page 60: Shutter Speed Setting - Shutter Priority Shooting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting Mode dial setting Ññ buttons Select S from “A/S/M mode setting”. See P. 52. To set a faster shutter speed, Ñ press To set a slower shutter speed, ñ...
Page 61: Aperture & Shutter Speed Setting - Manual Shooting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting Mode dial setting Arrow pad Select M from “A/S/M mode setting”. See P. 52. To increase the aperture value É (F-number), press To set a faster shutter Ñ...
Page 62: Using My Mode
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Exposure differential Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed ● The difference (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0) between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera appears in the upper right-hand corner.
Page 63: How To Use The Shutter Button
How to use the shutter button Point the camera towards the subject. Shutter button Place the AF target mark on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Press the shutter button slowly and gently (halfway). ● The green lamp lights up when the subject is in focus and the exposure (brightness) is locked.
Page 64: Focusing
Focusing Auto focus When you place the AF target mark on a Shutter button subject and press the shutter button halfway, the green lamp lights up. This means that focusing has been performed automatically. If the green lamp blinks, focusing is not correct.
Page 65 Focusing (Cont.) Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subjects Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button (P.
Page 66: Focus Lock - Focusing On Subjects That Are Not In The Center Of The Frame
Focusing (Cont.) Focus lock — Focusing on subjects that are not in the center of the frame If the subject of your composition is not within the AF target mark and focusing is not possible (as illustrated to the right), try the following: AF target mark Mode dial...
Page 67: Af Mode - Changing The Focus Range
Focusing (Cont.) TIPS ● The green lamp blinks. T Focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button and position your subject again. Repeat step 1 until the green lamp lights up without blinking. ● The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you meter the light.
Page 68: Fulltime Af - A Reliable Time-Saving Way To Focus
Focusing (Cont.) Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU TCAMERA T AF MODE T iESP or SPOT. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. Factory default setting: iESP button FULLTIME AF — A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the image on the monitor in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway.
Page 69: Af Area - Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark
Focusing (Cont.) AF AREA — Changing the position of the AF target mark Allows you to select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Set AF mode to SPOT in advance (P. 66). Mode dial setting Arrow pad...
Page 70: Manual Focus
Focusing (Cont.) Manual focus If Auto focus is unable to lock, use manual focus. Mode dial setting Hold down for more than 1 second. F4.5 1/650 When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press í to select MF. Ññ...
Page 71 Focusing (Cont.) É To return to the AF mode, press F4.5 1/650 select AF, then press ● Manual focus is canceled. TIPS ● How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times T The MF can be locked at the same length as when you perform focus lock.
Page 72: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures Mode dial setting (flash) switch Point the camera towards a subject. Shutter button Place the subject on the AF target mark. (monitor) button Press the shutter button halfway. ● When the focus and br ightness (exposure) are locked, the green lamp lights up.
Page 73 Taking still pictures (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way. ● The bottom of the memory gauge lights, the card access lamp blinks, and the F4.5 1/650 camera begins storing pictures on the card. ● Number of still pictures that can be stored on a 16 MB card T HQ record mode (2048 x 1536): Approx.
Page 74 Taking still pictures (Cont.) F4.5 1/650 ● How to check the area the camera is focusing on T If you press while pressing the shutter button halfway, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. Press the button again to release this function.
Page 75: Recording Movies
Recording movies Mode dial setting Shutter button Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AF target. ● In the mode, the total recording time is shown. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card. ●...
Page 76 Recording movies (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording. ● If there is any space left on the card, the number of seconds remaining is displayed. You can star t recording another movie. ● When the remaining time displayed has been used up, recording stops automatically and the camera starts writing the movie to the card.
Page 77: Zoom - Telephoto/Wide-Angle Shooting
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 10x magnification (optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the digital zoom with the 10x optical zoom, zoom magnification up to approximately 30x is possible.
Page 78: Digital Zoom
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.) Digital zoom Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU Zoom lever T CAMERA T DIGITAL ZOOM T ON. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. Press the zoom lever towards T. ●...
Page 79: Flash Shooting
Flash shooting You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control (P. 84). The flash modes are as follows: Auto-flash Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
Page 80: Flash Off
Flash shooting (Cont.) 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, or when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. Note ●...
Page 81 Flash shooting (Cont.) SLOW2: 2nd curtain (rear curtain) 2nd curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the taillights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.
Page 82: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash
Flash shooting (Cont.) Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T SLOW T SLOW1, SLOW2 or SLOW. Press . Press again to cancel the menu. Factory default setting: SLOW1 button Using the flash Mode dial setting...
Page 83 Flash shooting (Cont.) ● If the (flash mode) button is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is displayed, the selection screen disappears. ● To de-activate the flash (Flash Off mode ), push the flash back into the camera.
Page 84 Flash shooting (Cont.) TIPS ● The flash does not fire. T Flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a bright subject, in the movie record mode, during super macro (P. 94) or sequential shooting ( *, BKT) (P.
Page 85: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting (Cont.) Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 86: Advanced Shooting
Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness There are 3 metering methods: Digital ESP metering, spot metering and multi-metering. Digital ESP metering: Meters the center of the subject and the area around it. Spot metering: Meters the brightness of the center area of the viewfinder. Multi-metering: See P.
Page 87: Multi-Metering - Metering The Exposure Of More Than One Point In The Frame
Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) Multi-metering — Metering the exposure of more than one point in the frame Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. Useful with high-contrast subjects.
Page 88 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) Point the AF target mark where you want to meter the exposure. Press the button. The subject’s brightness can be metered at up to 8 different points. ● A metering bar appears on the monitor. ●...
Page 89 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) Modes & Multi-metering A/S/M – : Available, – : Not available * Not available when the mode is based on the M mode. TIPS ● If multi-metering is not engaged T In the Digital ESP mode, multi-metering is not available. Set the metering mode to spot metering ( ) or spot metering + macro mode ●...
Page 90: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure
AE lock — Locking the exposure Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings). For example, taking a picture with the bright sky takes up most of the frame may cause underexposure of the subject in the foreground.
Page 91 AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.) Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press ● To cancel AE lock, press again and release it quickly. If you want to lock a different exposure again, re-compose the picture and press .
Page 92 AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.) Modes & AE lock A/S/M – : Available, – : Not available * Not available when the mode is based on the M mode. TIPS ● How to take pictures at the locked Multi-metering exposure (AE memory) T After step 2 or 3, hold down for more than 1 second.
Page 93: Macro Mode Shooting - Taking Close-Up Pictures
Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures The macro mode allows you to shoot close to the Normal shooting subject (within 10 cm – 60 cm (0.3 ft – 2 ft)). When the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum W position, you can fill the entire frame with your subject.
Page 94 Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures (Cont.) Press the shutter button to take a picture. Macro mode working range Wide-angle : 10 cm to 60 cm (0.3 ft to 2 ft) Telephoto : 1.2 m to 2.0 m (4 ft to 6.6 ft) Factory default setting: Digital ESP Note ●...
Page 95: Super Macro Mode Shooting - Taking Super Close-Up Pictures
Super macro mode shooting — Taking super close-up pictures The super macro mode allows you to get as close as 4 cm (1.6 inches) to a subject, and the result will be a picture magnified more than regular macro mode. A subject of approximately 44 x 33 mm (1.7 x 1.3 inches) can fully fill the frame.
Page 96: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera. Mode dial setting (Self-timer/Remote Press repeatedly until control) button appears. ● If Shutter button is not pressed within 2 seconds after the selection screen is displayed, selection...
Page 97 Self-Timer Shooting (Cont.) Note ● The self-timer is canceled automatically when shooting is finished. ● In the mode, the camera automatically stops recording when it reaches the maximum recording time. ● If you use the self-timer for sequential shooting, the camera shoots 5 frames automatically.
Page 98: Remote Control
Remote control Shooting is possible using the remote control (optional). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it. If you want to release the shutter without touching the camera (when shooting pictures in the evening or at night, etc.), you can use the remote control instead of the camera’s shutter button to avoid camera movement.
Page 99 Remote control (Cont.) TIPS ● If the camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control. T The remote control may be too far away from the camera. Move within the remote control’s effective range and press the shutter button on the remote control again.
Page 100: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting ( ), high- speed sequential shooting ( ), AF sequential shooting ( ) and auto bracketing (BKT). Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Drive mode : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed all the way.
Page 101: Auto Bracketing - Shooting Pictures Sequentially With A Different Exposure For Each Frame
Sequential shooting (Cont.) Note ● Read the “Note” (P. 102) and “Modes & Drive mode” (P. 101). ● While the high-speed sequential shooting ( ) is selected, it may take some time to store the pictures. The blinking of the card access lamp indicates that the camera is storing images to the card.
Page 102 Sequential shooting (Cont.) Ññ Press to select the exposure differential between each frame (±0.3, í ±0.7, ±1.0), then press CANCEL SELECT Ññ Press to select the number of frames to shoot (x3, x5), then press ● In some combinations of picture size and record mode, only x3 is available.
Page 103 Sequential shooting (Cont.) Note ● In the following situations, sequential shooting ( , BKT) is not available: – When the record mode is set to TIFF (P. 112) or when the SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE (P. 116). –...
Page 104: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released. Total possible recording time per shot is approximately 4 seconds. When this function is on, sound is recorded every time you take a picture.
Page 105: Recording Sound With Movies
Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. When is ON, optical zoom during shooting is not available. Mode dial setting Microphone Shutter button T ON, then In the top menu, select press Press the shutter button to star t recording.
Page 106: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with both Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards and CAMEDIA Master software. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using the provided CAMEDIA Master software.
Page 107 Panorama shooting (Cont.) Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures. ● Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. ●...
Page 108 ● If you take 10 pictures, a warning screen appears and no more pictures can be taken. ● The panorama mode is only available with OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand cards. ● The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. To connect each picture, use the CAMEDIA Master software.
Page 109: Taking Two-In-One Pictures
Taking two-in-one pictures Allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1. í button í Shutter button Press ●...
Page 110 Taking two-in-one pictures (Cont.) TIPS ● How to cancel the two-in-one picture mode T To cancel the two-in-one picture mode after taking the first shot, press . The first shot will not be stored. Note ● When the recording mode is set to TIFF, the resolution of the second shoot will be the same as the first one.
Page 111: Function - Taking Black & White Or Sepia-Toned Pictures
FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures Lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. Four effects are available. BLACK&WHITE : Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA : Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD : Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on white backgrounds emphasized to make them easier to read.
Page 112 FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures (Cont.) TIPS ● If letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD T Use exposure compensation (P. 119). Note ● When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash does not fine. ●...
Page 113: Adjusting Image Quality And Exposure
Record mode Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions, compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on page 113. The numbers in the table are approximate.
Page 114 Record mode (Cont.) Still Picture Record Modes The memory capacity listed here is approximate. Memory capacity in # of shots Record (without sound/with sound) Resolution Compression File format mode 16MB 32MB 2048x1536 2048x1360 1600x1200 TIFF Uncompressed TIFF 1280x960 1024x768 13/0 640x480 16/0 33/0...
Page 115: Selecting A Recording Mode For Still Pictures
Record mode (Cont.) Selecting a recording mode for still pictures Mode dial setting Arrow pad In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T PICTURE T , then press ● When is displayed on the top menu, Ñ É ñ press according to the arrow shown next to...
Page 116 Record mode (Cont.) TIPS ● Resolution: The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so less pictures can be saved to a card.
Page 117: 3:2 Resolution
Record mode (Cont.) Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the F2.8 1/800 aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed without losing the image borders at a photo lab. When is activated, resolution is 2048 x 1360 pixels. In the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode, you can select .
Page 118: Iso Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low-light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may make give the image a grainy appearance. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 119 ISO sensitivity (Cont.) Note ● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise. ● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The scale is approximate. ● When ISO is set to AUTO and you shoot in dark conditions without a flash, ISO automatically increases;...
Page 120: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust between ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor.
Page 121: White Balance
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking color. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T...
Page 122: (One-Touch White Balance)
White balance (Cont.) (One-Touch white balance) This function is useful when you need more precise white balance than PRESET WB can give. To set the proper white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance.
Page 123: White Balance Adjustment
White balance (Cont.) Note ● Set white balance to AUTO for normal shooting. ● When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at white paper, the setting may be incorrect if the light reflected by the paper is too bright or dark.
Page 124: Sharpness
Sharpness This function adjusts the sharpness of images. Mode dial setting Ññí buttons In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T PICTURE T SHARPNESS. Press To increase sharpness (+): Ñ Press Image contours emphasized, making the image appear sharper. This is ideal for printing. To reduce sharpness (–): ñ...
Page 125: Contrast
Contrast This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid. Mode dial setting Ññí In the top menu, select MODE MENU buttons í...
Page 126: Saturation
Saturation This function adjusts the color depth level. Mode dial setting Ññí buttons In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SATURATION. Press í To increase saturation (+): Ñ Press . Colors become darker and more intense. To reduce saturation (–): ñ...
Page 127: Noise Reduction
Noise reduction This function reduces the noise that appears on images during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 128: Playback
Playing back still pictures Single-frame playback Plays back one picture. Mode dial setting Mode dial Set the mode dial to (playback mode). ● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures.
Page 129: Quick View
Playing back still pictures (Cont.) 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 quickly. Every picture and function available in playback mode is also available in Quick View.
Page 130: Slide-Show
Slide-Show This function displays pictures from the card one after another. When a movie is played back, only the first frame of the movie is displayed almost like a still picture. Mode dial setting Ñ button Display a still picture. Then, press to display the top menu.
Page 131: Playing Back Movies - Movie Play
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY This function lets you play back or edit movies. Mode dial setting Arrow pad Use the arrow pad to select a picture with ● The mark is displayed on the pictures with sound recorded. button Press to display the top menu.
Page 132 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Ñ Press ● The card access lamp blinks while movie data is being accessed. ● The MOVIE PLAY screen is displayed. MOVIE PLAY screen MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK: MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies (P. 132). INDEX INDEX: Displays movies as indexes of 9 still...
Page 133: Movie Playback
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. Mode dial setting Arrow pad Follow steps 1-3 on page 130. Ññ Press select MOVIE PLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAY screen. Press to start playback. ● When movie playback ends, the display automatically returns to the beginning of button the movie.
Page 134: Index
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Press to start your choice. ● When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below. ● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press É Displaying movies using the arrow pad Ñ...
Page 135 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Mode dial setting Arrow pad Follow steps 1-3 on page 130. Ññ Press to select INDEX on the MOVIE PLAY screen, then press ● The data on the card is sent to the camera.
Page 136 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Last-frame selection screen Select the last frame of the index using the arrow pad (See step 3). Press ● INDEX screen appears. INDEX screen Saves the index on the card. The menu disappears from the screen. INDEX INDEX RESET:...
Page 137: Edit
Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) EDIT This function allows you to edit movies by erasing parts you do not want. You cannot edit long recorded movies. Mode dial setting Arrow pad Follow steps 1-3 on page 130. Press Ññ to select EDIT on the MOVIE PLAY screen, then press ●...
Page 138 Playing back movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Last-frame selection screen Select the last frame of the movie by using the arrow pad. (See step 3) Press ● EDIT screen appears. Ññ EDIT screen Press to select items. EDIT Selects NEW FILE or OVERWRITE. RESET * NEW FILE saves the edited movie as a new movie with a different file name.
Page 139 Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Press to run your choice. ● When EXIT is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, press É ● When OK is selected, press Ññ to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press .
Page 140: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged 1.5, 2, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial setting Arrow pad With the arrow pad, select the picture Zoom lever you want to enlarge.
Page 141: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, or 16 (see the next page). Index display (9-frame) In the single-frame playback mode (P.
Page 142: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index display (Cont.) TIPS ● How to view a full-size picture from the index T Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom lever toward T. Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display. Mode dial setting Arrow pad...
Page 143: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures Allows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones. : Changes picture dimensions to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and saves the picture as a new file. Use this function to make the image file size smaller, for instances such as attaching the picture to e-mail.
Page 144: Trimming Pictures
Editing still pictures (Cont.) Press to edit. ● A bar is displayed to show editing progress and the screen returns to normal display. Note ● In the following cases, is not available: – Movies, or pictures processed on a PC –...
Page 145 Editing still pictures (Cont.) Press ● The screen appears. ● If there is not enough memory left on the card, “ CARD FULL” (P. 208) appears. Use the Arrow pad and the Zoom lever to determine the position and extent of trimming.
Page 146 Editing still pictures (Cont.) Note ● is not available when the card is protected (SmartMedia) or when “ CARD FULL” appears (indicating insufficient memory). ● If pictures recorded in are trimmed, the image proportions are changed to the standard 4:3 aspect ratio. ●...
Page 147: Ajusting Playback Sound Volume
Ajusting playback sound volume You can adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker during playback, as well as the volume of the sound selected in PW ON SETUP and PW OFF SETUP. Mode dial setting Ññí buttons In the top menu, select MODE MENU í...
Page 148: Adding Sound
Adding sound You can add sound to still pictures and change sound that has already been recorded. You can add approximately 4 seconds of sound to a picture. Mode dial setting Arrow pad Microphone Select a still picture to add sound to it by using the arrow pad.
Page 149: Protect
Protect It is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single- frame/all-frame erase function. Mode dial setting (protect) button Display the picture you want to protect by using the arrow pad. Press .
Page 150: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Recorded pictures can be erased. You may use the single-frame erase function or the all-frame erase function. Note ● It is not possible to erase protected pictures or pictures stored on a card that has a write-protect seal (SmartMedia). ●...
Page 151: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures (Cont.) All-frame erase This function erases all still pictures and movies on the card, except protected ones (P. 148). Mode dial setting Ñ button In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE. button ALL ERASE screen ALL ERASE Press ●...
Page 152: Formatting Cards
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with this camera. If you will use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera before use.
Page 153: Playback On A Tv
● Recording time may be longer or the recordable time may be shorter with non-OLYMPUS cards and computer-formatted cards. In such cases, re- formatting with the camera is recommended. ● Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be formatted (SmartMedia).
Page 154 Playback on a TV (Cont.) Set the mode dial to . Turn on the camer and the TV. Set the TV to the video input mode. ● For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. Select an image by using the arrow pad.
Page 155: Picture Rotation
Playback on a TV (Cont.) Picture rotation The pictures can be played back at an orientation different from the original one. When you takes pictures holding the camera sideways, the tops of their images are oriented to either side of the monitor. You can turn them 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Page 156: Useful Functions
All reset — Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current settings. OFF: The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved. ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on the next page.
Page 157 All reset — Saving the camera’s settings (Cont.) Items that All Reset affects Factory default Factory default Setting Setting setting setting ZOOM (P. 76) 38mm DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 77) AF/MF (P. 69) FULLTIME AF (P. 67) (P. 85, 92) AF MODE (P. 66) iESP F No (P.
Page 158: Custom Button
Custom button Menu items listed in the table below can be set to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently-used functions by pressing the custom button. The factory default setting is AE LOCK. Custom button Available Items Settings...
Page 159: Setting The Custom Button
Custom Button (Cont.) Setting the custom button Mode dial setting Ññí buttons In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T CUSTOM BUTTON. Press í ● The CUSTOM BUTTON screen appears. Select the function you want by using Ññ , then press to save your setting.
Page 160 Custom Button (Cont.) Set following the below: Example: When INFO is set to the custom button. INFO OFF INFO ON Press this button. Press select ON or OFF. TIPS ● To use AE LOCK after setting a different function to the custom button: T AE lock cannot be used when a different function is set to the custom button.
Page 161: Shortcut
Shortcut You can replace 3 functions, which are of functions on the top menu other than DRIVE MODE MENU, with those listed in the table below. This is useful when you want to MODE MENU quickly go to frequently-used functions. Shortcut menu Available Menu Items Settings...
Page 162: Setting The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Setting the shortcut menu Menu items on the top menu Assign functions to the A, B and C positions on the top menu. MODE MENU Mode dial setting Arrow pad In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T SETUP T SHORT CUT.
Page 163: Using The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Using the shortcut menu Mode dial setting Arrow pad Press to display the top menu. ● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu. Press the arrow pad according to the arrow (˙ß¥) shown next to each item.
Page 164: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the mode is set to , your customized settings are activated. When the camera is in the A/S/M, you can also save some of the settings you are using in MY MODE SETUP.
Page 165 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) “MY MODE SETUP” screen í Press to display the “MY MODE SETUP” screen. MY MODE SETUP Ññ MY MODE Press to select one from MY MODE , then press to save your MY MODE favorite settings. MY MODE correspond to CANCEL...
Page 166 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Set CUSTOM on the CUSTOM screen. Ññ í Press to select the functions you want, then press Ññ Select the setting within the function by using , then press ● Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to change other functions. Example: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.
Page 167 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Available Items and Factory Default Settings The factory default setting is registered in Factory default Factory default Setting Setting setting setting P/A/S/M/S-Prg (P. 54) DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 77) F No (P. 58) F2.8 FULLTIME AF (P. 67) SHUTTER (P.
Page 168: Information Display
Information display Lets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shooting or playback mode. The shooting information is displayed approximately 3 seconds, then the monitor returns to the regular display. For details on each piece of information displayed, see pages 12 to 15. Mode dial setting Ññ...
Page 169: Monitor Brightness Adjustment
Monitor brightness adjustment Adjusts the brightness of the monitor and the viewfinder. Mode dial setting Ññ buttons In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T SETUP T , then press Press repeatedly to cycle between selecting the monitor and the viewfinder.
Page 170: Beep Sound Adjustment
Beep sound adjustment You can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings to OFF, LOW or HIGH. The factory default setting is 1/HIGH, but you can turn the beep completely off if you do not want it. Mode dial setting Arrow pad...
Page 171: Shutter Sound Adjustment
Shutter sound adjustment You can select the tone and adjust the volume of the tone that sounds each time you press the shutter button. Mode dial setting Arrow pad In the top menu, select MODE MENU í T SETUP T SHUTTER , then press Ññ...
Page 172: Histogram Display
Histogram display You can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of the subject in your monitor during shooting. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram's brightness and contrast data helps you.
Page 173: Rec View
Rec View You can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitor during shooting. The image being recorded is displayed. This is useful for a brief check of images you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway at any time displays the image the camera is currently aimed at.
Page 174: Sleep Timer
Sleep timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if the time you have set has passed with no operations being performed. To leave the sleep mode, operate any button (press the shutter button or arrow pad, etc.). Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SLEEP, then select a setting...
Page 175: Battery Save Mode
Battery save mode Saves battery power during shooting: ● Regardless of the sleep timer setting, the viewfinder will turn off if no operations are performed for 30 seconds. ● The monitor is not available in battery save mode. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T BATTERY SAVE T ON.
Page 176: Power On/Off Display Setting
Power on/off display setting You can select a picture and/or sound to display/output when the power is turned on/off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on/off (P. 177). To select the already registered picture, select “2”...
Page 177 Power on/off display setting (Cont.) SCREEN OFF : No picture : Factory default setting : Selects the already registered picture. If there is no picture registered, nothing appears on the monitor. SOUND OFF : No startup/shutdown sound ON : Factory default setting Note ●...
Page 178: Screen Setup
Screen setup You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turned on/off. For more information on this function, refer to “Power on/off display setting” (P. 175). Mode dial setting Arrow pad Play back a still picture you want to register.
Page 179 Screen setup (Cont.) When selecting PW ON Ñ Press to select OK. SCREEN SETUP SET AS PW ON SCREEN CANCEL CANCEL SELECT Press to register the picture. É Press to exit from the SCREEN SETUP screen. Note ● It is not possible to register movies or pictures that cannot be played back properly on this camera.
Page 180: 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. ● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO.
Page 181 File name (Cont.) Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T FILE NAME. button Select RESET or AUTO, then press Factory default setting: RESET SHUTTER SLEEP MY MODE SETUP RESET AUTO FILE NAME TIPS ● When the File No. reaches 9999 The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, for example, from No.
Page 182: Pixel Mapping
Pixel Mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. It is recommended that you run Pixel Mapping once a year. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
Page 183: Video Output Selection
Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type of the region before shooting. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded images properly on your TV.
Page 184: Measurement Units: M/Ft (Meters/Feet)
Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet) Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. (P. 69) At close ranges, the camera replaces meters/feet with centimeters/inches. Mode dial setting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T m/ft T m or ft.
Page 185: Print Setting
DPOF- compatible printing service labs or a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or P-200 digital printer: If you insert a card with Print Reserve data into the printer, printing is possible without using a computer.
Page 186 (index-display mode), it is possible to confirm the print reserve status. ● You cannot print out pictures with a printer such as the Olympus P-300 digital printer that can be connected directly to this camera.
Page 187: All-Frame Print Reserve
All-frame print reserve Mode dial setting Ññí buttons Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture. ● You cannot use Print reserve on pictures with (Print) button button Press ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED...
Page 188 All-frame print reserve After all settings are complete, press ● The top menu appears. Press to exit from the top menu. ● The screen exits from the Print Reserve mode. ● The playback mode is restored and the Print Reserve mark and number of prints are displayed.
Page 189: Single-Frame Print Reserve
Single-frame print reserve Mode dial setting Ññí buttons Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture. ● You cannot use Print reserve on pictures with (Print) button button Press ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED...
Page 190 Single-frame print reserve (Cont.) Select an appropriate Print reserve setting (see below) using the arrow pad. SINGLE PRINT MORE: Sets the number of prints, MORE date/time and trim size. T Go to Step 5. CANCEL SINGLE PRINT: Sets single-frame print and the date.
Page 191 Single-frame print reserve (Cont.) É Press to display the top menu again (as in Step 4). Press select END. ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. ● To perform Print Reserve for more pictures, repeat steps 3 – 6. É Press repeatedly until the PRINT ORDER screen disappears.
Page 192: Trimming Setting
Trimming setting It is possible to enlarge a part of a recorded picture and to print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial setting Do steps 1 – 5 of has been set already, the screen “ S i n g l e - f r a m e appears.
Page 193 Trimming setting (Cont.) Press to complete setting. Select OK on the screen, which is displayed in step 1. ● The screen returns to the screen. RESET CANCEL To complete setting, press twice. É Press to select END. ● The PRINT ORDER screen appears. SINGLE PRINT MORE CANCEL...
Page 194 Trimming setting (Cont.) Note ● The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer setting. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution. ● For best results with close-up prints, it is recommended to use the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode.
Page 195: Resetting Print Reserve
Resetting Print Reserve Allows you to reset all Print Reserve settings for pictures stored on a card. Mode dial setting Use the arrow pad to play back a still picture. Press to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen. ● If Print Reserve data is NOT stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does not appear.
Page 196: External Flash
External flash Using the FL-40 external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-40 external flash, which can be used either by itself or together with the main flash. If the FL-40 is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the main flash and external flash to function together.
Page 197: Using The Fl-40 External Flash By Itself
External flash (Cont.) (flash) switch Turn on the external flash. ● The mode for the external flash is TTL- AUTO. ● When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the exter nal flash begins communicating with the camera and automatically switches to TTL-AUTO. ●...
Page 198: Using Commercially Available External Flashes
External flash (Cont.) Using commercially available external flashes External flashes (commercially available) can also be used with the FL-BK01 (optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional) when the camera’s mode dial is set to A/S/M. For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page.
Page 199 External flash (Cont.) Note ● The camera’s flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. The external flash will fire even when the camera’s flash mode is set to (off). ● Confirm in advance that the external flash you are using is synchronized with the camera.
Page 200: Compatible Commercially Available External Flashes
External flash (Cont.) Compatible commercially available external flashes When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions. (1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro terminal. If one of these is used, it may not function properly. Contact the manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications of the flash’s synchro terminal.
Page 201: Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. 1 The batteries are P. 20 1 Replace the batteries with exhausted. new ones. 2 The power is off. P. 27 2 Press the POWER switch to turn on the power.
Page 202 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. 1 The mode dial is set to P. 52 1 Set the mode dial to any position except 2 The memory gauge is P.
Page 203 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The date recorded with the image data is wrong. 1 The date is not set. P. 30 1 Set the date. The clock adjustment is not factory- preset. 2 The camera has been P.
Page 204 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor. 1 The camera is in the 1 Set the mode dial to P. 127 shooting mode. 2 There is no picture on 2 NO PICTURE appears on the P.
Page 205 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The subject’s eyes appear red in pictures recorded with the flash. 1 The flash is in the auto- P. 81 1 This “red-eye phenomenon” flash mode. occurs with all cameras when a flash is used.
Page 206 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The picture is too bright. 1 The flash mode was P. 81 1 Select a flash mode other set to the Fill-in flash than the Fill-in flash mode. mode. 2 The subject was P.
Page 207 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION REF. PAGE The picture has obscured edge(s). 1 The lens was partly P. 35 1 Hold the camera correctly, blocked by a finger or keeping your fingers and the the strap. strap away from the lens. Halation produces unnatural colors in a picture.
Page 208: User Maintenance
User maintenance After use Turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. (P. 27) Remove the batteries (P. 20). When using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet. Exterior: Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Page 209: Error Codes
Error codes If there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear. Possible Corrective Monitor indications causes action The card is not Insert a card correctly or inserted, or it cannot insert a different card. be recognized. No more pictures Replace the card or erase can be taken.
Page 210 Close the card cover. The card cover is open. CARD-COVER OPEN The battery is dead. Install either new or freshly The camera stops charged batteries. working. Other indications Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or customer support department (see back cover).
Page 211: Menu Maps
Menu maps P mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU DRIVE , BKT CAMERA ( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)* 100, 200, 400 –2.0 – +2.0 SLOW SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2 NOISE REDUCTION OFF, ON MULTI METERING OFF, ON DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON FULLTIME AF OFF, ON AF MODE...
Page 212 Menu maps (Cont.) P mode (cont.) Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2 SOUND/OFF, ON REC VIEW OFF, ON OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SHUTTER OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SLEEP 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MIN MY MODE SETUP...
Page 213 Menu maps (Cont.) A/S/M Mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU DRIVE , BKT CAMERA ( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)* 100, 200, 400 A/S/M A, S, M –2.0 – +2.0 SLOW SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2 NOISE REDUCTION OFF, ON MULTI METERING OFF, ON DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON...
Page 214 Menu maps (Cont.) A/S/M Mode (Cont.) Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2 SOUND/OFF, ON REC VIEW OFF, ON OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SHUTTER OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SLEEP 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MIN MY MODE SETUP CURRENT (SET, CANCEL), RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),...
Page 215 Menu maps (Cont.) Mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU DRIVE , BKT CAMERA ( 0.3/ 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5)* AUTO, 100, 200, 400 1/2/3/4 –2.0 – +2.0 SLOW SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2 NOISE REDUCTION* OFF, ON MULTI METERING OFF, ON DIGITAL ZOOM* OFF, ON FULLTIME AF OFF, ON...
Page 216 Menu maps (Cont.) Mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU SETUP PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2 SOUND/OFF, ON REC VIEW OFF, ON OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SHUTTER OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SLEEP 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MIN MY MODE SETUP CURRENT (SET, CANCEL), RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL), CUSTOM*,...
Page 217 Menu maps (Cont.) mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU DRIVE , BKT CAMERA ( 0.3 / 0.7/ 1.0, x3/x5) AUTO, 100, 200, 400 –2.0 – +2.0 SLOW SLOW1, SLOW, SLOW2 MULTI METERING OFF, ON DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON FULLTIME AF OFF, ON AF MODE iESP, SPOT...
Page 218 Menu maps (Cont.) mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2 SOUND/OFF, ON REC VIEW OFF, ON OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SHUTTER OFF, 1, 2/LOW, HIGH SLEEP 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN,10MIN MY MODE SETUP CURRENT (SET, CANCEL), RESET (ALL RESET, CANCEL),...
Page 219 Menu maps (Cont.) mode Top menu Function Setting OFF, ON MODE MENU CAMERA AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON FULLTIME AF OFF, ON OFF, ON FUNCTION OFF, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA PICTURE –7 – +7 SHARPNESS –5 – +5 CONTRAST –5 –...
Page 220 Menu maps (Cont.) mode Top menu Function Setting MODE MENU PLAY EDIT 640 x 480, 320 x 240, CANCEL OK, CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP CANCEL, FORMAT SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN/OFF, 1, 2 SOUND/OFF, ON SCREEN SETUP PW ON, PW OFF VOLUME OFF, +1 –...
Page 221: Menu Functions & Factory Default Settings
Menu functions & factory default settings Mode A S M Function – – DRIVE AUTO AUTO – – – A/S/M – – – – – SLOW SLOW1 SLOW1 – – NOISE REDUCTION MULTI METERING OFF (Not – – available in M.) DIGITAL ZOOM (Not available –...
Page 222 Menu functions & factory default settings (Cont.) Mode A S M Function – SHARPNESS – CONTRAST – SATURATION ALL RESET ON (Not available in – ENGLISH – – SCREEN/1, SOUND/ON PW ON/OFF SETUP – – REC VIEW – VOLUME – 1/HIGH –...
Page 223: Modes & Shooting Functions
Modes & Shooting functions Mode A S M Function Taking still pictures – Recording movies – – – – A/S/M mode setting – – – – Aperture value setting – – – – Aperture priority shooting – – – – Shutter speed setting –...
Page 224 Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.) Mode A S M Function Multi metering – – AE lock – – Macro shooting Self-timer shooting Remote control Sequential shooting – High-speed sequential – shooting AF sequential shooting – Auto bracketing – – Panorama shooting –...
Page 225 Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.) Mode A S M Function Shortcut setting – – My mode setup – – All reset – Beep – Shutter sound – – Rec view – – Sleep timer – Battery save – Information display –...
Page 226: Specifications
1024 x 768 pixels (TIFF/SQ2) 640 x 480 pixels (TIFF/SQ2) Lens Olympus lens 5.9 mm to 59 mm, f2.8 to f3.5, 10 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 380 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Photometric system...
Page 227 Specifications (Cont.) Shutter speed Used with mechanical shutter Still 1 to 1/1000 sec. (M mode: 16 to 1/1000 sec.; when slow synchronization is used: 4 to 1/1000 sec.) Movie 1/30 to 1/8000 sec. Viewfinder 0.44" TFT color LCD display, approx. 180,000 pixels Monitor 1.5"...
Page 228: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode Backlight You set the aperture yourself and A light source to illuminate the the camera automatically varies monitor from behind the screen. the shutter speed so that the CCD (Charge-coupled Device) picture is taken with the best This converts light passing through exposure.
Page 229 Glossary of terms (Cont.) DPOF (Digital Print Order EV (Exposure Value) Format) A system for measuring exposure. This is for saving desired print EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 settings on digital cameras. By and the shutter speed is 1 second. entering which images to print and The EV then increases by 1 each the number of copies of each, the...
Page 230 Glossary of terms (Cont.) JPEG (Joint Photographic Pixels Experts Group) A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) A compression format for color still used to make up an image. Clear images. Photographs (images) large-sized printed images require shot using this camera are millions of pixels.
Page 231 Glossary of terms (Cont.) TTL (Through-The-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directly measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an external flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured by the light receptor in the camera as it passes through the lens.
Page 232: Index
Index A (Aperture Priority shooting) ..58 Date/time setting ......30 AA alkaline battery ......22 DC-IN jack ........11 A/V OUT jack ........11 Digital ESP metering ....85 AC adapter ........22 Digital zoom ........77 AE lock ..........89 Diopter adjustment dial ..10, 35 AE memory ........88 Double-click playback....128 AF AREA ........68 DPOF ..........184...
Page 233 Index (Cont.) G, H, I N, O Green lamp ........62 NiCd battery ........20 High quality ........112 Night-Scene shooting....55 High-speed sequential shooting..99 NiMH battery ........22 Histogram ........171 NOISE REDUCTION ....126 HQ ..........112 NTSC ..........182 INDEX ........133 Number of storable still pictures..71 Index display ......140 OK/Menu button ......10 Information display ......167...
Page 234 Index (Cont.) S (Shutter priority shooting) ..59 Telephoto ........76 Saturation........125 TIFF ..........112 SCREEN SETUP ......177 Top menu ........45 Seconds remaining ......74 Trimming........143 Self Portrait shooting ....55 Tripod socket ........11 Self-timer ........95 Tungsten light ......120 Sequential shooting ......99 TV playback ........152 SHARPNESS ......123 U, V, W, X, Z Shooting mode ......52...
Page 235 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 236 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 237 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 238 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 (10.0)
Page 239 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 240 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 241 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 242 Windows Windows Windows Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
Page 243: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB driver for Windows 98”. If the installer is not automatically launched, select “Run..” on the “Start” menu and then execute “(drive letter):/ Information.exe”.
Page 244 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 245: 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 246 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 247 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 248: 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 249: 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 250 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 251: 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 252: 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 253 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 254: 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 Lamp 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 255 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 256 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 257 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 258 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 259 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 green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 260 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 261 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 262 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 263 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 264 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. 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 265 • Windows XP *Certain card readers may not be compatible with Mac OS X. • Mac OS 9/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 266 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. 040-237730...

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