Olympus Camedia C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual

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OLYMPUS
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DIGITAL
CAMERA
C-750
Ultra
Zoom
REFERENCE
MANUAL
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Explanation
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  • Page 1 OLYMPUS (AMEDIA DIGITAL CAMERA C-750 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
  • Page 2 "FERENCE MANUAL iiiiiii ¸ _ • Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefulIy to enjoy optimum performance and a Ionger service life Keep this manual a safe pIace for future reference •...
  • Page 3 For customers in North South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-750 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone...
  • Page 4 Contents Names of parts P.lO Specifications P.195 Glossary of terms P.197 _ndex P.201...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents .......... Names of parts ........Camera ........Viewfinder and monitor indications ....How to use this manual ......1 Getting started Attaching the strap ........Loading the batteries ........ Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter ..Inserting a card ........Card basics ........
  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents If correct focus cannot be obtained ..... Using the Focus Lock function ..... Subjects that are difficult to focus on ....Recording movies _£ ....... Zoom ..........Using the optical zoom ......DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom ..... 4 Flash Flash shooting _.
  • Page 7 Contents Macro mode shooting ......Super macro mode shooting s,_ ...... Self-timer shooting ......Remote control shooting _ ......Sequential shooting HII:::_] AF[:_j] ... Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting ....Auto bracketing ......PANORAMA - Panorama shooting .....
  • Page 8 Contents 7 Playback Viewing still pictures ......QUICK ViEW ........Close-up ptayback q ......! 18 index display [] ......... Selecting the number of pictures ....Slideshow ........Viewing movies [] ....... Editing movies ........iNDEX - Creating an index ....... EDIT - Editing a movie ......
  • Page 9 Contents Monitor/viewfinder brightness Adjustment [,E_,_ ... REC VIEW ........SLEEP - Sleep Timer ......Beep m))) ........SHUTTER SOUND ........ VOLUME - Playback Volume ......POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound setting ....SCREEN SETUP ........FILE NAME ........PIXEL MAPPING ........
  • Page 10: Contents

    Contents Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems Also warns of operations Note that should be absolutely avoided. Useful information and hints that witl help you get the most out of your camera 1_4¢...
  • Page 11 Camera lever (W/T,L';;_Q,) P53, 118, 119 P 46 P.42 control lamp Remote control receiver 86.87 I_" P.55 shoe I_'P.63 eyelet I_'P 98.130 #'P 156 Lens _'P128 U Boonn jaek (MONO) _I DC-,._oe_ _'P_0 -- Connector cover _'P.20,...
  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Viewfinder 1_6"P.12, 30, 46 --Diopter adjustment dial P.30 (_/_) I_'P 86.87 ,pot button (_t_ / [_) P.79, 84 (r_) _4_'P lever Protect button (C-n) I_'P.134 AEL/Custom button (AEL/_) 1_6" P.80, 82, 139 Rotation button (_q) _'P.129 lash mode button (_) 1_6"P.55 Card cover I_'P22...
  • Page 13: Camera

    Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information disptay set to ON are shown below _'"lnformation display" (P 150) IShooting modes 14 15 17 18 14 I5 17 18...
  • Page 14 Names of parts Item Indications Ref. Page 10 Flash mode <_>, _, (_), _:SLOWl, @_SLOW1, ._ SLOW2 11 Flash intensity control -2.0 - +20 12 Drive EC], E_3, HIES, AF[_, 13 Self-timer Remote control 14 Sound record P97, 98, 15 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 16 Resolution 2288 x 1712, 1280 x 960,...
  • Page 15 Names of parts OPlayback mode ,_1_, Stilt picture Movie Item indications Ref. Page 1 Battery check Print reservation, x 10 P165 Number of prints P122 Movie Sound record [-J_ Protect P134 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Resolution 2288 x 1712, 1280 x 960, PlOO 640 ×...
  • Page 16 Names of parts > ° The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index disptay are different from Note those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.
  • Page 17 Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations m For details on operating procedures, see "How to use the menus" (P.33). Th_s funct on adjusts the sharpness of the image : the 5 and ,-5.
  • Page 18 Note Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does • not fail off. tf the strap is attached incorrectly and the camerafalls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
  • Page 19 This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NJMH batteries, NJCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. mportant • CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged. • Do not peel offthe labet from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. •...
  • Page 20: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the batteries Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down _) and slide it in the direction shown @. • Press the center of tile cover, as it may be difficult to close properly by pressing the edge. •...
  • Page 21: Selecting Optional Batteries Or An Ac Adapter

    Be sure to use the specified AC adapter Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consutt your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for detaiIs. ower plug AC adapter AC wall outlet...
  • Page 22 Loading the batteries If the battery power runs out white the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged You are recommended ¢ Note use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating...
  • Page 23: Card Basics

    __ Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 -25BMB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, Note be sure to format the card on this camera.
  • Page 24: Inserting A Card

    Inserting a card • h_sert the card while keeping it straight. • The card will stop with a click when it is inserted all _-_'_ direction.Insert the card in the appropriate the way to the end. • inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
  • Page 25 Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. Press the power switch. Mode dial • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode diat is set to any mode other than t-&q. The viewfinder turns on.
  • Page 26: Startup/Shutdown Screen

    Poweron_ff Startup/Shutdown screen You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor and sound that wiIt be played when turning the camera on or off. (P.157) You can also adjust the volume of the sound (P 156) Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting)
  • Page 27 You can select a Iangaage for on-screen display This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations Available tanguage vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch the power switch to turn the camera on.
  • Page 28: Selecting A Language Q

    Selecting a language Press <_ to select _, then press _). Press _ to select a language, then press @. Press @ again to exit the menu, Power switch To turn the camera off, press the power switch. @ button 2, j...
  • Page 29 Set the mode dial to P and press Power switch the power switch to turn the camera on. Press _, • The top menu is displayed Press _) on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Top menu Press _ to select the SETUP tab, then press _.
  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time Q

    Setting the date and time Press _ to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/ Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/ Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press _). • Move to the year setting • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D Press _ to set the year, then...
  • Page 31 To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. Set the mode dial to _ Power switch press the power switch. • The camera and the viewfinder turn on. __Mode dial While looking...
  • Page 32 Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hotd the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip...
  • Page 33: Shortcut Menus

    When you turn on the camera and press @, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder) The functions of this camera are set from the menus This chapter exptains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is display;...
  • Page 34 1 Press @ to display the top ,2 Press _@ to setect menu. Press _) a tab, then press _). Top menu CAMERA return to the _,_t Press (_ to PICTURE tab selection =,._' screen. continued • overleaf) • CARD tab Arrow pad SETUP tab continued overleaf.
  • Page 35 How to use the menus 3 Press _@ to select an Press _G_,to select a item, then press 0. setting Press @ to complete setting Press Q again to exit the menu and return to shooting status 5" €,Q (_or© To return to select moves to the The green frame...
  • Page 36 • Shooting modes mode mode A/S/M modes (Factory defautt setting) ¢Q HIES] (high speed seque_o'tin_, 'shooting), [ AF_ (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (a Sets the date and time Formats a card.
  • Page 37 Shortcut menus • Playback mode Still picture Movie 5" €,Q MOVIE Plays back movies PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 iNDEX frames EDiT Edits a movie. Displays all the shooting information on the monitor _, TIPS ..........
  • Page 38 The MODE MENU has 4 tabs Press _ to select a tab and display the associated menu items eShooting modes gle-frame shooting), _ (sequential oting), H IO (high speed sequential P.89 oting), AF_ (AF sequentiaI O sensitivity from AUTO, P 104 shooting mode from A shooting),...
  • Page 39 Mode Menus Extends the maximum optical zoom, DIGITAL ZOOM making possib e up!£ a£prox 4ox z££m: Keeps the image in focus at atl times FULLTIME without having to press the shutter P.73 button halfway. AF MODE SPOT). Selects the auto focus method (iESP or P.72 ....
  • Page 40 Mode Menus...
  • Page 41: Mode Menus

    Mode Menus • Playback mode -1 The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback 2 The EDIT tab is not dispIayed during movie playback Setects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the Selects a language for on-screen display ....................
  • Page 42 Mode Menus 5" ¢Q 4, j...
  • Page 43 The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on.
  • Page 44: Shooting Modes

    Shooting modes you to capture facial expressions and detaiIed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions II_ Landscape+Portrait shooting Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as weII as the subject in the foreground in focus.
  • Page 45 Shootmg modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting Atlows you to take stilt pictures The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. A/S/M Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to A/S/M, the following items can be set with the menus.
  • Page 46 Shootmg modes Setting the shutter speed higher Setting the shutter speed lower lets you capture fast-moving blurs a moving subject, giving the action without blur. impression of movement The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving M Manual shooting AIIows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manualIy.
  • Page 47 You can take stilI pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor Mode dial Set the mode dial to _ _'_ _, Shutter button I_ A. [] [] _ A/S/M P Mode dial Flash ]ever press the power switch. _L_'"Power on/off' (P.24) •...
  • Page 48 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus, • When the focus and exposure are tocked, the green lamp lights (focus lock) • The AF target mark moves to the focused position. • The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode).
  • Page 49 Taking still pictures To record sound with the picture --_ You can record sound when taking stilt pictures. Set _1to ON. LL_"'Recording sound with still pictures" (P.97) You can aIso add sound to a picture that has already been taken. _L_"Recording sound"...
  • Page 50: Using The Focus Lock Function

    When the subject cannot be focused on, you c an f ocus the camera another point atroughty the same distance (focus lock) and t ake t he picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function Mode dial Position the AF target mark on the subject...
  • Page 51: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    If correct focus cannot be obtained Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS ........ _! i The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. I£_'"AE LOCK - Locking the exposure" (P.82) Fix the focus position.
  • Page 52: Power On/Off

    This function allows you to record movies. If _1is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time I Mode d,o, Set the mode dial to _ and press Shutter button Mode dial the power switch. _L6'"Power on/off' (P.24) •...
  • Page 53: Recording Movies

    Recording movies • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop ¢ rapidly during recording Try using the card again after formatting Note with your camera I£_'"CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards" (P 148) • When I_ is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording.
  • Page 54: Zoom

    Telephoto and wide-angIe shooting are possible at 10x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm - 380 mm on a 35 mm camera) When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 40x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom.
  • Page 55: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom

    Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom I Moded,a, In the top menu, select MODE Zoom fever MENU --) CAMERA --) DIGITAL ZOOM --) ON, and press @. IZ6""How to use the menus'_(P.33) • Press 0 again to exit the menu I Mode dia, In the top menu, select...
  • Page 56: Flash

    Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of fight emitted using the flash intensity controt. Push the flash lever up. (_)) _f__._ Set the flash mode by repeatedly •...
  • Page 57 Flash shooting Press the shutter button halfway. ; mark • In conditions where the flash witl fire, lights. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.): Approx 0.3 m to 4.5 m (10 ft to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
  • Page 58 Flash shooting TIPS ........ The _ (flash standby) indication blinks, --:,The flash is charging Wait until _: goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) ,_When _ (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed Iocks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur).
  • Page 59 Flash shooting oAuto-flash indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backtight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. ORed-eye reduction flash The light from the flash may make the subject's eyes appear red in the picture.
  • Page 60 Flash shooting IFlash off ((_) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural- tooking twilight or night scene.
  • Page 61 Flash shooting curtain (rear curtain) _. SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes Changing flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards.
  • Page 62 I Mo,o,,a,)_k_ _s,._ In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) _.SLOW _SLOW1, <_>_SLOW, _SLOW2, and press _ IZ6""How to use the menus'_(P.33) • Press 0 again to exit the menu Arrow pad...
  • Page 63 You can adjust the amount of Iight emitted by the flash in some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the tight emission Examples include smaIt subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps I Mo,o,,o,...
  • Page 64 Using the external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-20 or FL-40 external flash If an extemat flash is used, the flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera Iike the built-in flash. You cannot use the built-in flash and the external flash together I Mode d,a, ) Slide...
  • Page 65: External Flash (Optional)

    External flash (optional) Press _. to set the flash mode. _L_"Ftash shooting" (P55) ° If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the built-in flash by itseIf Note...
  • Page 66: Using Commercially Available External Flashes

    Externalflash _p#onaO Using commercially available external flashes Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used. (Unlike the FL-20 and FL-40, the amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes) For detaits on compatible commercialIy...
  • Page 67: Compatible Commercially Available External Flashes

    External flash (optional) 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 damage the camera, and/or the camera may not function normally Contact the manufacturer of the flash...
  • Page 68 Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to A/S/M. I Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU -) CAMERA -) A/S/M -) A, S or M, and press Q, _L_"'How to use the menus'_(P.33) •...
  • Page 69 I odod,o, Select mode. _6"'A/S/M mode" (P67) Press _ to set the aperture value. : The aperture value increases. : The aperture value decreases. if the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps.
  • Page 70 Select S mode. _6'"A/S/M mode" (P67) Press _ to set the shutter speed. : Sets a faster shutter speed : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions Take the following steps.
  • Page 71 Select M mode. _6"'A/S/M mode '_(P67) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. Arrow pad : The aperture value decreases. Custom button G_ : Sets a faster shutter speed : Sets a slower shutter speed. •...
  • Page 72 When you use _ mode, the settings you seIected with the menus in My Mode are activated Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway You can also save the settings you are currently using You can create and save up to 4 different patterns.
  • Page 73 AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function altows you to seIect the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.
  • Page 74: Focusing Applications

    Focusing applications FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, tetting you take successive snapshots.
  • Page 75: Af Area - Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark

    Focusing applications AF AREA - Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark I Mode dla, ): Set the AF MODE to SPOT.
  • Page 76: Af Lock - Locking The Focus

    Focusing applications AF LOCK - Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the AEL/E_ in advance enabIes easy tocking of the focus. I Mo,e,ia, Register the AF lock function Shutter button AEL/_, _4__'Setting the custom button" (P 140) Position the AF target mark on the...
  • Page 77 Focusing applications TIPS ........ HOW to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY) -> Hold down AEL/_ for more than 1 second. The AF MEMORY mark appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized To cancel AF MEMORY, press AEL/_ again.
  • Page 78: Manuai Focus

    Focusing applications Manualfocus if auto focus is unabIe to focus on a subject, use manual focus Modedial __y_:_S/M Hold down 0 for more than 1 second, When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press (_ to select MF. <...
  • Page 79 Focusing applications Take picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set cancel manual focus Hold down @ for more than second to display the focus distance selection screen. Press _) to select AF, then press • Manual focus is canceted MF>L&_ TIPS ........
  • Page 80: Spot Metering

    There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light I£_ P 79...
  • Page 81 Metering MULTI METERING I Mode dial When using the camera in the _ / []_ Macro/Spot button A/S/M mode, multi-metering not available in the M mode, Set to any mode except M. _-6 "'A/S/M mode_'(P67) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on AEL/4, set AE lock to the button...
  • Page 82 Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing AEL/E_ twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These vatues are recalculated every time another metering point is added. Indicates how much The average for the 2 metering points The...
  • Page 83 This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure resutts in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the...
  • Page 84: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure .&El

    AE LOCK - Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed haIfway Press the shutter button...
  • Page 85 Focusing is usuaIty slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2 8" to 60 cm/20 ft, T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the _ mode focusing is performed quickIy. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as ctose as 7 cm/2.8"...
  • Page 86 This mode tets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1 2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 x 3 cm (1.6" x 1 2") can be captured on the monitor in the s,_,mode, normaI shooting is aIso possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automaticaIly and cannot be changed.
  • Page 87: Self-Timer Shooting

    This function lets y ou t ake p ictures using the self-timer. Fix t he camera securely on atripod for s eIf-timer shooting This function isuseful for t aking pictures where you want tobe included inthe photograph I Modod,a, Select by repeatedly pressing ®/_...
  • Page 88 Shooting is possible using the remote control device. This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching camera. Mode dial Mount the camera on a tripod _k_/+_ Self-timer/Remote control button place it on a stable, flat surface,...
  • Page 89: Remote Control Shooting

    Remote control shooting TIPS ........ The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. -->The remote control device may be too far from the camera Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again -->There is signal interference Change the channel as described...
  • Page 90: Hii:::_] Af[:_J]

    There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be setected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TiFF Drive mode Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 91: Auto Bracketing Bkt

    Sequential shooting Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button • During sequentiaI shooting, the subject does not appear on the viewflnder and monitor.
  • Page 92 Sequential shooting Select the exposure differential. Press <_ to select +0.3, -+0.7 or -+1.0, then press _). Select the number of shots. Press to select x3 or xS, then press • Press @ repeatedly until the menu disappears Take picture. •...
  • Page 93 You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. I Mo.ed,a, In the top menu, select MODE _.__...
  • Page 94: Panorama - Panorama Shooting

    • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards. Note • Your computer's memory may be insufficient if you take too many...
  • Page 95 This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Picture when ptayed back I Mode dia, ) In the top menu, select MODE MENU -) CAMERA...
  • Page 96: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures 2 In 1

    2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential ¢ shooting modes are not available. Note • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press @.
  • Page 97 This feature Iets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 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 a white background emphasized to make them easier to read.
  • Page 98 Sound can be recorded when taking stilI pictures. Recording starts about 05 seconds after the shutter is released and tasts about 4 seconds When this function is enabIed, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. I Modod,a, In the top menu, select...
  • Page 99: Recording Sound With Movies

    Recording sound with movies • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the ¢ sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. Note • It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. •...
  • Page 100 You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.) For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page The numbers in the table are approximate Record mode...
  • Page 101: Record Mode

    Record mode Stile Picture Record Modes Memory capacity in no of shots Record File Resolution Compression 32MB mode format With sound Without sound 2288 × 1712 2288 × 1520 2048 × 1536 TIFF 1600 × 1200 Uncompressed TiFF 1280 × 960 1024 ×...
  • Page 102: Selecting A Record Mode

    Record mode • The card memory capacity listed in the tabIe is approximate. ¢ The number of remaining pictures may change according to the Note 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 •...
  • Page 103 Record mode Press _ to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press _). Press _ to select the resolution. If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, press _) after choosing the resolution, then choose HIGH or NORMAL by pressing _.
  • Page 104: 3:2 Resolution

    Record mode 3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3 If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders When m is activated, the resolution is 2288 x 1520 pixeIs, m resoIution can be selected in the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode.
  • Page 105 The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera's light sensitivity and the better its abitity to shoot in low light conditions However, higher vaIues aIso introduce electricaI noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance AUTO Sensitivity is automaticaIiy...
  • Page 106: • Exposure Compensation

    This function aIIows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad In some situations, you may get better resutts when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±20 in 1/3 steps.
  • Page 107: White Balance Wb

    Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightIy different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking coIors I Modod,a,)
  • Page 108: Preset White Balance

    White balance Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press _<_, to select one of the following settings, then press @ Press O again to exit the menu ",'6,': : For shooting on a sunny day c£5 : For shooting on a cloudy day.
  • Page 109: One-Touch White Balance

    White balance Press • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press _) @ button One-touch white balance >3 Press repeatedly to exit menu. _',, • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light Note reflected by the paper is too bright or too dark...
  • Page 110: White Balance Adjustment

    White balance White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. I Moded,a, In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) I_, press _). Iz6""How to use the menus'_(P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen Arrow pad...
  • Page 111: Sharpness

    This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. I Modod,o, In the top menu, select MODE _.__.__ MENU --) PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press _'"How to use the menus _ (P.33) Arrow pad Press to adjust sharpness between +5 and • To increase the sharpness (+) : Press _ The image contours are...
  • Page 112: Contrast

    This function adjusts the contrast of images For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with tess differences more vivid I Modod,o, In the top menu, select MODE _____ MENU --) PICTURE --) CONTRAST, press g-6'"How...
  • Page 113 This function adjusts the color depth. I Modod,o, In the top menu, select MODE _.__.__ MENU --) PICTURE SATURATION, press _L_"'How to use the menus '_(P.33) Arrow pad Press to adjust saturation between +5 and -5. • To increase the saturation (+) : Press <1_ Colors become darker and more intense.
  • Page 114: Noise Reduction

    This function reduces the noise that is generated 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 Iong as usual...
  • Page 115 During shooting and playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor or viewfinder Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness contrast of recorded pictures.
  • Page 116: Histogram Display

    Histogram display I Modo In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) [] --) ON or OFF, and press _6'"How to use the menus" (P.33) • When ON is selected, the histogram displayed. • Press O again to exit the menu Press in the top menu.
  • Page 117: Playback

    I ,odedia, Set the mode dial to _ and press Power switch the power switch. IZ6""Power onloff' (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Mode dial Arrow pad Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back Displays the previous Displays the next...
  • Page 118: Viewing Still Pictures

    Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickty. Functions availabIe in normaI playback mode are also availabIe in QUICK VIEW.
  • Page 119 Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enIarged 15, 2, 25, 3, 3.5 or 4 times I Moded,a,)® Select the still picture you want Zoom lever enlarge. • You cannot enIarge pictures with Pull the zoom lever toward T (o,). •...
  • Page 120 This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. _L_"Setecting the number of pictures" (P 120) I Modod,o, Zoom lever In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom...
  • Page 121: Index Display

    Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4,9and I Mode d,o, J ii ii In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) [] --) 4, 9 or 16, and press •...
  • Page 122: Slideshow

    This function displays stiII pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. I ,,odedia,) Select a still picture, then press to display the top menu. button Press _ to start the slideshow. Press to stop the slideshow.
  • Page 123 I Mode dial )i ii Use the arrow pad to display the picture with _ you want to play back. _L_"Viewing still pictures'_(P.116) Arrow pad _) mark Press O. • The top menu is displayed Press <_ to select MOVIE PLAY. Press to select MOVIE...
  • Page 124: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies • Press @ again after playback ends to display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again FRAME BY FRAME Plays back the movie manualty one frame at a time EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press _<_, to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press @.
  • Page 125: Index - Creating An Index

    This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths: Movies without sound : Longer than approximately 30 seconds in HQ mode Longer than approximately 150 seconds in SQ mode Movies with sound : Longer than approximately 30 seconds in HQ mode...
  • Page 126 Editing movies Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index press Jumps to the first frame of the movie : Jumps to the tast frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame The movie can be played continuously by hotding the button down.
  • Page 127: Edit - Editing A Movie

    E_tmg mowes • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out ¢ varies depending on the tength of the movie. Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card EDIT - Editing a movie...
  • Page 128 Editing movies Press <_ to select OK, then press • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press O and repeat the procedure from Step 4 • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and press @ Press to select NEW FILE...
  • Page 129 Use the AV cabte provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. I Moded,a,) Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the Video...
  • Page 130: Playback On A Tv

    Playback on a TV • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held verticaIly are displayed horizontally.
  • Page 131 Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken (This is known as "after-recording".) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. I Moded,a, Use the arrow pad to select still picture...
  • Page 132 This function lets you edit stitt pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Changes the picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new file Trimming Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new flte I Modedia,...
  • Page 133: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Trimming Select ._, then press _). Press _ to select ._, then press @. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position size. • Press _ to move the trimming frame • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size The trimming frame changes from horizontal to vertical and vice versa when the maximum or minimum size is reached.
  • Page 134 Editing still pictures • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. ¢ Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, Note or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera •...
  • Page 135 You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function I Moded,a, O-n Protect button Use the arrow pad to display picture want to protect. _L_"Viewing stitl pictures '_(P. 116) Press O-n, •...
  • Page 136: Single-Frame Erase

    This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. _" • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancet protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentaIly erasing pictures you want to...
  • Page 137: All-Frame Erase

    Erasing pictures All-frame erase _t _s This function erases all the pictures on the card. I Moded,o, In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CARD --) CARD SETUP and press _), _L_'"How to use the menus" (P.33) Arrow pad Press _ to select _ ERASE, then press O,...
  • Page 138 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 on the next page The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes If ALL RESET is set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both...
  • Page 139 ALL RESET- Saving the camera's settings • Functions that All Reset affects F No F2.8 FULLTIME SHU_ER 1/1000 AF MODE IESP R105 _1 (stillpictures) FLASH MODE AUTO _ (movie) ±O AF/MF FUNCTION _/_[[} R79, INFO R158 _)/_m R86, Rl14 LCD _ _--'- OPTICAL ZOOM...
  • Page 140 Functions listed in the tabte below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to setect a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.
  • Page 141: Setting The Custom Button

    CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) CUSTOM BUTTON, and press _). IZ6""Ho,_v to use the menus'_(P.33) Press @_ to select a function, then press _). • Press O again to exit the menu &...
  • Page 142: Using The Custom Button

    CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button I .odod,o, Press AEL/_. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. AEL/_ AEL/Custom button Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button AEL/F_ AEL/_ © Set by repeatedly pressing the...
  • Page 143 You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except _[l'i-_) This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions. Default setting A: DRIVE B: _- C: WB Top menu DRIVE...
  • Page 144: Shortcut

    SHORTCUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right I Modo dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) SHORT CUT, press _L_"'How to use the menus" (P.33) Press @_ to select A, B or C, then press _).
  • Page 145: Using The Shortcut Menu

    SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. I Modedia, Press @ to display the top menu, • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu Press select the...
  • Page 146 You can set shooting-reIated functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can atso save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to _, your customized settings are activated. can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4 Only MY MODE 1 has a factory default setting.
  • Page 147: My Mode Setup

    MY MODE SETUP I Modod,o, In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) MY MODE SETUP, press _6'"How to use the menus" (P.33) Press @_ to select the type of setting, then press _). PRESENT Saves the current camera settings.
  • Page 148 MY MODE SETUP • When selectinq RESET in Step Press to select RESET, then press • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. If no settings are saved, MY MODE settings cannot be setected • When selectinq CUSTOM in Step 2 Press <_ to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then...
  • Page 149 This function lets you format a card Formatting prepares cards to receive data Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
  • Page 150: Card Setup - Formatting Cards

    CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards Press to select YES, then press © • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note • Open the card cover •...
  • Page 151 This function lets you display detaiIed shooting information on the monitor for approx 3 seconds in the playback mode For details of the information displayed, see "Viewfinder and monitor indications_'(P.12) I Modod,a, In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) INFO --) ON or OFF, and press O, _L6'"How to use the menus'_...
  • Page 152 This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively I Mododia, In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) Irml..,,, a nd press IZ6""How to use the menus '_(P.33) Arrow pad Press _ to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when...
  • Page 153 You c an c hoose whether or not todisptay the picture you h ave just taken on the monitor ON The p icture being recorded to the card i s displayed This isuseful for making abrief check of t he picture you h ave just taken.
  • Page 154 The camera automaticaIly enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. I Modod,o, In the top menu, select MODE _____...
  • Page 155 You can set the kind of beep sound used for button operations or warnings. You can also set the votume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completeIy by setting OFF.
  • Page 156 You can setect from 2 kinds of sound for the shutter button You can aIso set the volume of each kind of sound to LOW or HIGH The factory default settings are 1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF.
  • Page 157 You c an a djust the volume when playing back astill picture with s ound or a movie, as well as the votume ofthe sound generated when the power is turned on or off. There are 5levels tochoose from. I Modod,o, In the top menu, select MODE...
  • Page 158 You can select a picture and/or sound to be displayed/output when the power is turned on and off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture _L_"SCREEN SETUP" (P.158) I Modod,o, In the top menu, select MODE _____ MENU --) SETUP --) PW ON/OFF SETUP,...
  • Page 159 You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off The desired picture can be registered from the card Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture _L6'"POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display/sound setting"...
  • Page 160: 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\l*** O Ly M pl\lp md d ..
  • Page 161: Pixel Mapping

    PIXEL MAPPING • When the FiIe No reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 ¢ and the fotder number changes Note • When both the Folder and File No reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storabte pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not fult.
  • Page 162: Measurement Units M/Ft

    Measurement units • If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start ¢ again from Step 1 Note The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters.
  • Page 163 You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable If you select the wrong video signal type, you witl not be able to play back the recorded pictures propedy on the TV.
  • Page 164 DPOF format, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF reservations Or pictures can be printed out at home on a personat DPOF- compatible printer. • Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400 or P-200 digital printer Printing is possible directly from a card containing...
  • Page 165: How To Print Pictures

    How to print pictures TIPS ........ Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch This is calted dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi vaIue, the better the printed results Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change This means that...
  • Page 166 Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included I Moded,a, Play back a still picture. Print button • You cannot make the print reservation pictures with 8.
  • Page 167: All-Frame Reservation

    All-frame reservation Perform each setting as illustrated. Select _[3_x Sebect _ • Set the number of prints Press <1_ to set the number of prints, then press O. : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. OSet the date/time printing data Press _@ to setect NO, DATE or TIME, then press 0.
  • Page 168 Use this feature to print only setected pictures Display the picture to be printed and setect the desired number of prints. I Modedia, Play back a still picture. ,[& Print button • You cannot make the print reservation pictures with 8. Arrow pad OK button Press _]_.
  • Page 169: Single-Frame Reservation

    Single-frame reservation Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size -> Go to Step 5. SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print. The date/time trimming settings are not Single-frame reservation menu available. ->...
  • Page 170: Trimming ,O

    Single-frame reservation • Trim the picture _'"Trimming" (P 170) After setting all the print reservations, press _ to complete the reservations. • The screen in Step 3 is restored and r_ appears on the displayed picture. Press _ to display the single- frame reservation menu.
  • Page 171 This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only I Moded,a, Press on the single-frame reservation screen select 4:_ (trimming) and press _L6"'Single-frame reservation" (P. 167) • If trimming has aIready been set, the screen appears Press _G_, to setect...
  • Page 172 Trimming Press <_ to select OK, then press Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation screen RESET Sets a newtrimming size ->Go to Step 2. CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame reservation screen.
  • Page 173 This function aIIows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset all print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need I Moded,a, Play back...
  • Page 174: Resetting Print Reservation Data ,13

    Resetting print reservation data Press @_(_) to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed. Press _ to select CANCEL. • Print reservation is canceled, and the screen in step 5 is restored If you are finished resetting print...
  • Page 175 Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. NO CARD or it cannot be Wipe the gold contacts with a recognized, commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again, tf the problem persists, format the card if the card...
  • Page 176 • The camera does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch and turn on the camera. The batteries Reload the batteries correctly P 18 loaded incorrectly. The batteries Replace the batteries with new ones.
  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting =_°_EOJL_'_I -_l_lL"_t_l_o _m_° The memory gauge Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. P 15 is full There is a problem Refer to "Error codes". P 174 with the card. does not fire. The flash The flash is Push the flash lever up to make the flash pop up.
  • Page 178 Troubleshooting The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is adjusted properly, clearly visible The brightness of the Select I_._.1 in the mode menu and adjust the P f5I viewfinderor monitor...
  • Page 179 Troubleshooting =_o_Eo._._I __l_lL.._t_l_° _m_o ]-he settings are returned tothe factory defau!t settings when the camera is turned off. ALL RESET is set to Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set P 137 ALL RESET to OFF No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera. The video output Set the video output signal according to the region...
  • Page 180 Troubleshooting OThe image quality is poor, The picture is too bright. The flash was set to Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. the fill-in flash mode The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus P 105 excessively (-) or change the camera position.
  • Page 181 Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers blocked by your and the strap away from the lens. finger or the strap. The picture is out of focus. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter...
  • Page 182 Troubleshooting The batteries soon run down. The camera is being Battery performance deteriorates in low used in a cold temperatures Keep the camera warm by putting environment, it inside your coat or clothing The camera misread When the power consumption fluctuates greatly, P 15...
  • Page 183 • _ri"_ mode SHQ 2288 x 1712, HQ 2288 x 1712, SQ1 1280 x g80, SQ2 840 x 480 CARD SETUP" YES NO P148...
  • Page 184: List Of Menus

    List of menus -MODE MENU -- CAMERA -- -- DRIVE _ r--I E:_3 HI E_] AF E_3 BKT*5 -- ISO" AUTO, 50,100= 200, P104 -- A/S/M 2, A/S/M P 67 --_1/2/3/4 MY MODE 1- MY MODE 4 20 - +20 - ,_ slow-- ,_sLowl _SL _SLOW1,...
  • Page 185 List of menus e_l_"_/l_llk/_l[]/_/AISlM/Pmode (cont.) -MODE MENU SETUP -- ALL RESET_8- OFF, ON P137 -- _ ENGLISH FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH ESPANOL -- PW ON/OFF SETUP-- OFF, 1,2 P157 -- RED VIEW-- OFF, ON P152 -- SLEEP 30 SEC. 1 MIN, 3 P153 MIN, 5 MIN 10MIN -- MY MODE SETUP--...
  • Page 186 List of menus • 8 mode - MODE MENU -- CAMERA --1 ISO" AUTO, 50,100= 200, P104 FULLTIME AF-- OFF, ON s,l_ OFF, ON WHITE SEPIA FUNCTION-- OFF, BLACK & OFF, ON P109 -- PICTURE --] 1_-_21 • -7 - +7 SHARPNESS-- -5 - +5 Pl10...
  • Page 187 List of menus ei-;q mode (stile pictures) -MODE MENU PLAY START P130 320 x 240, CANCEL _d" NEW FILE P132 CANCEL CARD CARD SETUP-- ALL ERASE, P 136 l -- EDIT 640 x 480, P131 FORMAT SETUP -- ALL RESET-- OFF, ON P137 -- _-...
  • Page 188 List of menus eF_-l mode (movies) -MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP-- ALL ERASE, P 136 FORMAT SETUP -- ALL RESET-- OFF, ON P137 -- _ ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH ESPANOL -- PW ON/OFF SETUP-- OFF, 1,2 P157 -- ic:3r P151 -- (_ -- VIDEO OUT-- NTSC, PAL P162...
  • Page 189 The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory • Shooting mode F No SHUTTER 1/1000 ZOOM WIDE FLASH AUTO (S, M: _SLOW1,8: (_)) _/C_} AF/MF X_)l_ai DRIVE ±1 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 50) AJS/M _1/2/3/4 MY MODE ±0...
  • Page 190 List of factory default settings TIFF 2288 x 1712 2288 x 1712 2288 x 1712 1280 × 960 NORMAL x 480 NORMAL AUTO ±o SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 VIEW SLEEP 3 MIN FILE NAME RESET m/ft SHORT A: DRIVE, B: _--'- C: WB CUSTOM...
  • Page 191 List of factory default settings aPlayback mode INFO o--n VOLUME eOthers RESET ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP NORMAL Y-M-D 2003.01 00:00 VIDEO -t)) 1-LOW Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold...
  • Page 192 in _ mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. A/S/M Br_t_ ,liD[] Mode AISIM Zoom ,Z*/ DIGITAL ZOOM MODE FULLTIME AREA Manual focus AUTO •_ SLOW1 @{SLOW ,_ SLOW2 ® ,_ S LOW MULTI METERING LOCK...
  • Page 193: Modes And Shooting Functions

    Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function E_, HIC_j,AF[:_ ,/'2 I -- "/ PANORAMA 21N1 BLACK&WHITE SEPIA WHITE BOARD BLACK BOARD (movie) SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION NOISE REDUCTION INPO ./'3 RESET ON/OFF SETUP VIEW SLEEP MODE SETUP...
  • Page 194 Modes and Shooting Functions ¢t-.'&fl Mode ,&*_[] Function FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING m/ft VIDEO SHORT CUSTOM BUTTON ,,_)) SHUTTER SOUND •/ : Available -- : Not available "1 Cannot be selected in [] mode _2 Cannot be selected in [_ mode. _3 Cannot be selected in _ mode.
  • Page 195 • After Turn off the power and fit the Iens cap on the lens if you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries OCleaninq the camera Turn off the camera, I_¢'P.24 Remove the batteries, 1_6"P,18 (If you are using...
  • Page 196 : 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 4,220,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus tens 6.3 mm to 63 ram, f28 to f37, 11 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 38 mm to 380 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)
  • Page 197: Specifications

    Specifications Monitor : 15" TFT color LCD display, 114,000 pixels Auto focus : TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Outer connector : DC-tN jack, USB connector (mini-B), A/V OUT jack Automatic calendar : Up to 2099 system Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity...
  • Page 198 A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and tile camera automaticaily varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automatically sets the exposure The 3 AE modes available this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the...
  • Page 199: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print tab that supports the DPOF format.
  • Page 200 Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color stitl images Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2 By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics...
  • Page 201 Glossary of terms TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A color monitor constructed using thin-film transistor (Through-The taking-Lens) System To help adjust exposure, a light receptor built into the camera directty measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an externaI flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured by the tight receptor in the camera as it passes through the lens A signal is then sent to adjust the external flash intensity...
  • Page 202 3:2 ....... Camera movement warnieg ..Card ....... A/V OUT jack .... 10. 128 Card access lamp ..11.46 Card check ....AC adapter ....AE lock (_ ....Card cover ....11.22 CARD SETUP ....AE memory _ ..... AEL/custom button Close-up playback...
  • Page 203: Index

    Index Ftash off (_) ....Lens cap string ....Flash stand-by .... 12, 57 Lithium battery pack ... Fluorescent lamp @ ..Focus lock ....Formatting ....Macro/spot Front curtain ,_.SLOW1 ..button _/I-_ ..79, 84 Front curtain with red-eye reduction Macro mode shooting _ ..
  • Page 204 Index PAL ....162, 198 SATURATION ....PANORAMA ....SCREEN SETUP .... Picture rotation _ ... Seconds remaining .... PIXEL MAPPING .... Self-portrait shooting ..Self-timer _3 ....Ptayback mode ....Self-timer/Remote controt PIayback volume .... Ptaying back movies ..button _)/÷_ .
  • Page 205 Index TIFF ....... Top menu ....Trimming _ ....Tripod socket ....Troubleshooting ..... Tungsten light _6,,_... Two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 ..USB connector ....VIDEO OUT ....Viewfinder ....11, 30 VOLUME ....White balance WB ... White balance adjustment ....
  • Page 206 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) 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 TeJ +49 (0) 40-23 77 38/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...
  • Page 207 OLYMPUS CAMEDIA • Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera, • This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer on!Y to these installation pr0cedures.
  • Page 208 However, if you find any errors incomplete information, please contact your local Olympus representative. • tt is prohibited by copyright laws to duplicate in part or in whole the information contained in this manual, except for personal use.
  • Page 210 By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cabte, 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 beIow Identifying the OS (p.6)
  • Page 211 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 Caution power turn off automatically Depending on the camera model, when the...
  • Page 212 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"...
  • Page 238 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) 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 TeJ +49 (0) 40-23 77 38/+49 (0) 40-23 77 33...

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