Camera Settings Troubleshooting 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.
How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document). Basic This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-to- Manual follow explanations on how to take pictures and view them.
To enjoy the pictures you have Connecting the camera taken on a computer. To use to a computer P. 88 OLYMPUS Master. Troubleshooting. Appendix P. 104 For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.
Table of Contents How to use this manual............... 2 Composition of the manual ..............3 1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8 How to use the shooting button and playback button ......
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What is OLYMPUS Master?............90 Installing OLYMPUS Master ............91 Connecting the camera to a computer ..........95 Starting up OLYMPUS Master ............96 Displaying camera images on a computer ........98 Downloading and saving images ..........98 Viewing still pictures and movies ............ 100 Printing pictures ................
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Table of Contents 10 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 121 Menu list..................122 List of factory default settings............125 Scene and shooting functions ............126 Names of parts................
1 Basic operation Basic operation Don’t you feel that although your camera has many attractive functions, you are unable to use them confidently? Now all you have to do is simply press the buttons on your digital camera. By setting the menus, you can easily do things like adjust the coloration of your picture or brightness of the monitor.
How to use the shooting button and playback button This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken. To switch between the two modes, use # and $. Press $ on its own, to turn the camera on in playback mode.
How to use the shooting button and playback button (Turning the camera on in playback mode With the camera off, press $. • The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. (The monitor turns on. POWER switch (The lamp lights green.
How to use the shooting button and playback button (Switching between shooting mode and playback mode Press # or $ to switch between shooting mode and playback mode. To take pictures To playback (shooting mode) (playback mode) Press 100-0005 0005 Press ’05 05.04...
How to use the direct buttons The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ. (Shooting mode gP. 11 $ (Playback) button Enables playback mode gP. 36 Zoom button W : For wide-angle photography T : For telephoto photography af (Scene mode) button gP.
How to use the direct buttons (Playback mode gP. 11 # (Shooting) button Enables shooting mode S (Erase) button gP. 64 Erases picture displayed on the monitor gP. 52 Zoom button G : For index display U : For close-up playback...
How to use the direct buttons Using the direct buttons Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad d) and Z to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and make each setting. How to set the flash mode using d# is shown below.
How to use the menus The menu is displayed on the monitor when Z is pressed in shooting mode or playback mode. This menu is used to make all camera settings. Press About the menus The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ. Top menu Menus are divided into shortcut menus and mode menus.
How to use the menus Shortcut menus Still picture/Movie gP. 47 MODE MENU gP. 48 gP. 25 Still picture Movie gP. 54 gP. 55 MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU INFO MODE MENU gP. 62 gP. 62 gP. 62 gP. 62...
How to use the menus Mode menu CAMERA PLAY tab DIGITAL ZOOM < METERING MEMORY/ EDIT tab PANORAMA CARD tab MEMORY/ 2 IN 1 CARD tab AUTO SETUP tab SETUP tab CAMERA For setting shooting- PLAY tab For rotating pictures and related functions.
How to use the menus Using the menus d) and Z to select and set menu items. Use the arrow pad (ac Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and make settings. This section explains how to use the menus. Ex: Making the [FILE NAME] setting acbd buttons Z button...
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How to use the menus Press ac to select the [SETUP] tab, and press d. ALL RESET • Refer to the arrows on the screen to ENGLISH select a setting with the arrow pad. REC VIEW This refers to the RESET FILE NAME arrow pad (ad).
How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. (This indicates shooting mode or playback mode. Both modes can be used when both icons are shown. g“How to use the shooting button and playback button”...
2 Tips before you start taking pictures Tips before you start taking pictures Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting your camera to shooting scene mode and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, or the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want…...
Holding the camera Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the precise moment that the shutter button is pressed. Picture where subject is not clearly defined To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides.
If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame.
If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.
Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P. 26. Still picture record modes Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to record.
Record mode Movie record modes Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format. Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time Still pictures Number of storable still pictures Record mode Image size Card (Using a Internal memory 32 MB card) 2560 × 1920 2560 ×...
Record mode Note • The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording times listed in the table are approximate. • The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
Recording pictures Pictures taken are stored in the internal memory. You can also use an optional xD-Picture Card (referred to as “card” in this manual) to store pictures. The card has greater capacity than the internal memory, and so is able to store more pictures. The card is convenient, for example, when you are traveling and you want to take a lot of pictures.
• xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 512 MB) Note • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“Formatting” (P. 66)
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Using a card (optional) Open the battery compartment/ card cover. Battery compartment/card (Inserting the card Orient the card and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is Contact area inserted fully.
Using a card (optional) (Removing the card Push the card all the way in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. •...
3 Basic shooting functions Basic shooting functions A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings.
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Selecting scene modes by subject (SCENE) The function allows you to select the scene settings stored in the camera according to the shooting conditions. Each scene mode features preset settings such as white balance, exposure, and shutter speed, letting you take pictures just by pressing the shutter button.
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation n NIGHT+PORTRAIT* Suitable for taking pictures of your subject in the evening or at night. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure that you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. R NIGHT SCENE* Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night.
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation Select shooting scene mode and PORTRAIT press Z. SELECT • After the sample image was displayed, for what kind of shooting situation is suitable PORTRAIT will be displayed. For taking a portrait-style shot.
Zooming in on a distant subject You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged on the CCD when the lens magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, the area at the center of the image captured by the CCD is cropped and enlarged.
Zooming in on a distant subject Using the digital zoom To use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Select [ON], and press Z. Press T on the zoom button. DIGITAL ZOOM METERING PANORAMA...
Taking close-up pictures (macro) Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (10 cm/3.9" to 60 cm/23.6"). However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly. This mode lets you shoot from as close as 10 cm/3.9" to your subject (when the optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle).
Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.6 m (0.7 ft. to 12 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.6 m to 2.1 m (2.0 ft. to 6.9 ft.) Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Flash shooting 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. You can also use this mode when shooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash. Note •...
Use the self-timer function to take group photos at school reunions or birthday parties. To combine two pictures into one... You can take two consecutive shots and turn them into one combined picture. * Requires Olympus xD-Picture Card sold separately.
Recording movies This function is for recording movies. The sound is automatically recorded when recording a movie. Although the camera maintains the correct exposure during movie recording even if your subject moves, the focus and zoom will be locked so it will be out of focus if the distance to the subject is changed. These movies can be played back on the camera.
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures when you want to be included in the photograph. Press cY. • The self-timer settings screen is displayed. g“How to use the direct buttons”...
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD- Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [PANORAMA] g“How to use the menus”...
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• Panorama mode can only be used when there is a card in the camera. Moreover, panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash is not available. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.
Taking two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. This way you can enjoy having two subjects in one. Picture when played back Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [2 IN 1]...
Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. g“How to use the menus”...
Adjusting picture coloration The color of the subject differs depending on lighting 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 white balance, you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
When the brightness of the subject and the background are different (METERING) There are two ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Meters the brightness over a wide area with emphasis on the center of the screen. In this mode, subject can be shot with avarage overall brightness of the scene.
Taking pictures in low light conditions (ISO) 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 picture, which may give it a grainy appearance.
5 Playback Playback With film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren’t you sometimes disappointed with the results when you do eventually see them? Pictures of blurred scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or maybe you took several pictures of the same scene because you weren’t sure whether they would come out or not.
Playing back still pictures When a card is in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card. Press $. • The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). •...
Playing back still pictures Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9, and 16. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Select [4], [9], or [16], and press Z. VIDEO OUT Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally.
Playing back still pictures Note • The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures that have been edited on a computer, and pictures taken with another camera. • New picture orientations are saved even if the power is turned off. Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after another.
Playing back movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] •...
Editing still pictures (BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ This function lets you edit still pictures and save them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. BLACK & WHITE This function lets you save black & white versions of your pictures. SEPIA This function lets you save sepia versions of your pictures.
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Editing still pictures (BLACK&WHITE/SEPIA/Q) Note • [BLACK & WHITE], [SEPIA], and [Q] are not available in the following cases: Movies, pictures that have been edited on a computer, pictures taken with another camera, or when there is insufficient space in the internal memory or card.
Creating an index 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index and stored as a still picture. Select a picture with n and display the top menu. Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [INDEX] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) •...
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Creating an index TIPS • The index is stored as a 1,024 × 768 still picture which is in a different record mode from the original movie. Note • The interval between the frames that are automatically extracted varies depending on the length of the movie. •...
Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. For a movie, the recorded sound is also played back along with the movie. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off.
Playback on a TV Video output selection You can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure to set the [VIDEO OUT] setting accordingly. Change the video signal type before connecting the AV cable.
Displaying detailed shooting information This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 129). g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Top menu [INFO] •...
Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP) You can copy (backup) all the image data stored in the internal memory to the card. The image data in the internal memory is not erased by copying it to the card. The optional card is required to use the backup function. Operate the camera with the card inserted.
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or card at once. • When you want to erase pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card.
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures in the internal memory or card. Top menu [MODE MENU] [MEMORY(CARD)] [ALL ERASE] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Select [YES], and press Z. ALL ERASE • All the pictures are erased. CAUTION ERASING ALL SELECT...
• To format the internal memory, do not insert the card. • To format the card, have it inserted. • Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera.
6 Settings Settings One of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately. But that isn’t all. For example, you can adjust the brightness of the monitor depending on the place where you use the camera, such as outdoor or indoor.
Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by [ALL RESET] are listed below. The [ALL RESET] setting ([ON]/[OFF]) applies to all modes. It applies whether the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode.
Select a language, and press Z. ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES SELECT TIPS To increase the number of languages → You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to the online help in the OLYMPUS Master software.
Sets the beep sound for operation/ warning You can adjust the volume of the camera’s sound. Choose from [HIGH] or [LOW]. You can turn the sound off completely by setting [OFF]. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH], and press Z.
Resetting the 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 * * * * .
Checking the image processing function (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 at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping function.
Setting the date and time This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each picture, and is used in the file name. Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Press ac to select one of the following date formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/Day), [M-D-Y]...
7 Printing pictures Printing pictures You can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer. If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to store the print reservation data on the card first.
Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. The basic printing method for printing one picture is shown below. One print of your selected picture will be printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Press Z without changing the PRINTPAPER [SIZE] or [BORDERLESS] settings. BORDERLESS SIZE • When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not STANDARD STANDARD displayed, go to Step 6. CANCEL SELECT Press bd to select the picture you want to print, and press Z. •...
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Direct printing (PictBridge) In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press b. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT • A message is displayed. ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT SELECT Remove the USB cable from the camera. • The camera turns off. Remove the USB cable from the printer.
Direct printing (PictBridge) Other print modes and print settings There are many other print modes available besides the basic mode. Even within the same mode, you have the choice of setting a border or the paper size. Follow the operation guide for the screens shown below. Selecting a print mode PRINT Prints the selected picture.
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Direct printing (PictBridge) Selecting the picture you want to print Press bd to select the picture you want to print. You can also make your selection by pressing the zoom button, and using the index display. 100-0005 0005 PRINT Prints one copy of the picture. SELECT SELECT SELECT...
Direct printing (PictBridge) If an error code is displayed If an error code is displayed on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not...
Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/ time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only pictures stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations.
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Print settings (DPOF) TIPS Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). Increasing the dpi when printing a picture produces a finer print. However, as the resolution of the picture is not changed, the size of the print will be smaller.
Print settings (DPOF) Single-frame reservation How to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings. Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [<] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. •...
Print settings (DPOF) The reservation is made. Press Z. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. Select [END]. • The [<PRINT ORDER] screen is displayed. Press b until you return to the playback screen. All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints or print the date and time the picture was taken.
Print settings (DPOF) (To set the date/time printing data Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press Z. The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME All the selected pictures are printed with the shooting time. Print reservation icon After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data,...
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Print settings (DPOF) (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [<] g“How to use the menus” (P. 15) Select [KEEP], and press Z. PRINT ORDER SETTING • If there is no print reservation data PRINT ORDERED stored on the card, the [<PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is not...
8 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer Viewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures. You can print out your favorite pictures, use the application software to download your pictures from your camera and edit them or arrange them by date or category, or attach...
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable → Image files on xD-Picture Card may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back cover of this manual.
For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following: Manage images...
Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment...
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• Turn off the camera • Open the battery compartment/card cover Windows Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. • If the screen is not displayed, double-click the “My Computer” icon and click the CD-ROM icon.
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“Yes”. • A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer.
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Double-click the “Installer” icon. • The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Agree” to proceed with the installation. • The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.
Connecting the camera to a computer Use a recommended USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to your computer. Make sure the camera is turned Monitor off. • The monitor is off. • The lens is retracted. •...
• The main menu is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the “Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.
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“Create and Share” button Displays the editing menu. “Backup Images” button Creates backup images. “Upgrade” button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus. (To exit OLYMPUS Master Click the “Exit” on the main menu. • OLYMPUS Master is exited.
Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images You can save camera images on your computer. Click “Transfer Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The menu for selecting the source is displayed. Click “From Camera” • The window for selecting images is displayed.
Displaying camera images on a computer (To disconnect the camera You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer. Make sure that the lamp on the camera is not blinking orange. Lamp Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable.
Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the cable. Viewing still pictures and movies Click “Browse Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The “Browse” window is displayed. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view.
Displays the volume adjustment slider. Printing pictures Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu. Click “Print Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. • The print menu is displayed.
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Printing pictures Click “Photo” • The “Photo Print” window is displayed. Click “Settings” in the “Photo Print” window. • The printer settings screen is displayed. Make the necessary printer settings. Select a layout and size. • To print the date and time with your image, check the box next to “Print Date”, and select between “Date”...
To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master Click “Print”. • Printing starts. • To return to the main menu, click “Menu” in the “Photo Print” window. To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master This camera is compatible with USB mass storage.
9 Appendix Appendix This chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS. Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning of the terms used in this manual. Refer to this section for basic troubleshooting, camera care and a full glossary to understanding the terms used in this manual.
Troubleshooting Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with This card cannot be used. Insert a the card. new card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is The recorded image has been prohibited. protected (read-only) on a computer.
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Troubleshooting Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action When the camera is Set the date and time. used for the first time or the battery has been removed for a long time, Y/M/D the date and time return to the factory default setting.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera P. 9 The battery power is Charge the battery.
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Troubleshooting Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* Turn the camera off and wait until it dries – inside the camera. before turning it on again. The brightness of the Use [s] to adjust monitor brightness. P.
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Troubleshooting Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The monitor goes off. The camera is in the Operate the camera (press the shutter button P. 9 sleep mode. or zoom button). The flash does not fire. ]. Select a flash mode other than [ The flash is set to [ P.
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Troubleshooting (Playback of recorded images Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page Pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. A card is inserted in the When a card is inserted, only pictures on the P. 29, camera. card can be played back. Remove the card. The picture is out of focus.
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Troubleshooting Ref. Possible cause Corrective action page The center of the subject If the center of the subject is too bright, the P. 47 is too bright. image as a whole emerges darker. Adjust the exposure compensation toward plus (+). Bright subjects such as Adjust the exposure compensation toward P.
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The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer failed to Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, P. 76 recognize the camera. and connect it again. The USB driver has not Install OLYMPUS Master. P. 91 been installed.
Camera care (Cleaning the camera Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.
AC adapter (optional) An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Connector cover AC wall outlet...
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • Olympus lithium ion battery is intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. To find out whether your camera can be used with the battery, read your camera’s manual.
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• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing...
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Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
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- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the...
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. Contrast Detection Method This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the level of contrast in the subject.
Glossary of terms Noise reduction When shooting in a dark place, the shutter speed will be slow due to less exposure of the CCD. When shooting in long exposure, a signal is generated even from the unexposed part of the CCD, and will be recorded as noise. When the noise reduction activates, the camera automatically reduces the noise and makes clear shooting possible.
10 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 8. Refer here for the names of the camera parts and buttons, the names and meanings of the icons that are displayed on the monitor, and the lists of the top menus and mode menus.
Menu list Shooting mode (f) P i h k l j n R l n Ref. Top menu Item Setting page MODE MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM* OFF, ON P. 37 METERING P. 49 PANORAMA* P. 44 2 IN 1* P. 46 AUTO, 64, 100, 200, 320 P.
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Menu list Playback mode (still pictures) Ref. Top menu Item Setting page MODE MENU PLAY +90°, 0°, -90° P. 53 < <, U P. 84, EDIT BLACK & WHITE BLACK & WHITE, P. 56 CANCEL SEPIA SEPIA, CANCEL P. 56 640 ×...
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Menu list Playback mode (movies) Ref. Top menu Item Setting page MODE MENU EDIT INDEX OK, RESET, CANCEL P. 58 MEMORY ALL ERASE YES, NO P. 65 (CARD) MEMORY FORMAT YES, NO P. 66 (FORMAT) BACKUP YES, NO P. 63 SETUP ALL RESET OFF, ON...
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode Zoom 35 mm AUTO (n: $) FLASH MODE METERING AUTO & DIGITAL ZOOM PANORAMA 2 IN 1 AUTO REC VIEW FILE NAME RESET Playback mode INFO...
Scene and shooting functions Some settings may not be available depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to the table below. Shooting mode Function & – Optical zoom METERING DIGITAL ZOOM – – PANORAMA – – 2 IN 1 –...
Names of parts Camera Shutter button g P. 23 Flash g P. 39 POWER switch g P. 9 Self-timer lamp g P. 43 Microphone P. 42 Lens Connector cover P. 60, 76, 95, 114 Multi-connector g P. 60, 76, 95 DC-IN jack g P.
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Names of parts Zoom button (W/T, GU) P. 36, 52 Monitor g P. 72 Lamp g Strap eyelet P. 9, 10, 29, 95, 99 OK/MENU button (Z) P. 15, 18 Arrow pad (acbd) P. 15, 18 Battery compartment/ card cover g P.
Names of parts Monitor indications (Shooting modes +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 ISO100 ISO100 ISO100 ISO100 00:36 00:36 00:36 2560 2560 1920 1920 Still picture Movie Ref. Item Indications page P, I, H, K, L, J, 4, Y, o, N 1 Shooting mode P.
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Names of parts Ref. Item Indications page 5, 3, 1, > 15 White balance P. 48 16 Memory * [IN], [xD] P. 28 * [IN] is displayed when the internal memory is used. [xD] is displayed when the card is used.
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Names of parts (Playback mode In the playback mode, the [INFO] setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set on are shown below. g“Displaying detailed shooting information” (P. 62) 100-0005 0005 100-0006...
Index For reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”. 2 IN 1 ........46 FILE NAME ......71 File name ......... 71 AC adapter......114 File No........71 Fill-in flash # ......39 AF target mark ......23 ALL INDEX........79 Flash charging......
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Sleep mode ......9, 120 still pictures......26 Slideshow m ......54 SPORT j ....... 33 Spot metering 5 ....49 OLYMPUS Master ....90, 96 SQ ........25, 27 STANDARD < ......75 Optical zoom ......36 Sunny day 5......48 PAL ........61, 120 PANORAMA ......44...
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