Page 1: Digital Camera
AZ - 1 REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2 For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : AZ-1 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 3: What You Can Do With This Camera
What you can do with this camera You can choose from more than 20 different types of scene shooting modes, making it easy to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting situations. Once you’ve selected the shooting mode, just press the shutter button to take the picture.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching from the table of contents P. 7 All the chapter and section titles are included in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the chapters you want to read (e.g., the introductory chapter, shooting basics, etc.) For example...
Page 5: Composition Of The Manual
Composition of the manual Contents ..7 Safety precautions ..12 Names of parts ..18 Introduction to the Getting started P.
Page 6: Your Camera
How to read the instruction pages PRINT — Printing selected pictures Select the print paper items to set. Zoom button (W SIZE : Selects the paper size. Control dial BORDERLESS : Selects the frame BACK/NEXT setting on the paper. button This shows the buttons PRINTPAPER Rotate to...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents What you can do with this camera ........3 How to use this manual .
Page 8 Contents SUNSET ........... . 47 PORTRAIT.
Page 9 Contents Selecting functions from the playback menu ......78 Slideshow (sequential auto playback) .
Page 10 Contents 8 Making print reservations and printing at photo labs 131 How to print pictures ..........131 Selecting the print reservation mode .
Page 11 Contents 11 Accessories AC adapter ............190 Card .
Page 12: Safety Precautions
DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle...
Page 13 Safety precautions Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords.
Page 14: Handling The Camera
Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.
Page 15: Caution For Usage Environment
Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. Never use any AC adapter except one specified by Olympus. Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country.
Page 16: Battery Handling Precautions
DANGER This camera uses an lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. Using any other type of battery could result in battery leakage or overheating, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Page 17: Lcd Monitor
Safety precautions LCD monitor Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. If the monitor is damaged, be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor in your month. If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes, cleanse it away.
Page 18: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Shutter button P. 32 Monitor P. 20, 125 Control dial P. 42 BACK/NEXT button P. 42 Zoom button P. 41 MENU/OK button P. 42 Speaker POWER switch P. 30 Mode switch ( P. 30 Cradle connector Tripod socket Battery/Card compartment cover P.
Page 19 Names of parts Lens Flash P. 58 Microphone P. 69, 99 Self-timer lamp Strap eyelet P. 24 P. 62 Connector end Cradle (provided) DC-IN jack P. 27 A/V OUT jack P. 87 USB connector P. 147, 178...
Page 20: Monitor Indications
Monitor indications (Screen illustrations below are samples for monitor indications. For details, refer to Shooting mode respective reference pages.) 3 2 1 Still picture Movie Items Indications Ref. page Camera movement warning P. 59 Flash stand-by/ (Lit) P. 59 Flash charging mark (Blinks) Battery check P.
Page 21 Monitor indications Items Indications Ref. page Zoom P. 41, 60 AF target mark P. 31 Card access mark P. 32 Memory gauge P. 23 Number of storable still pictures P. 67 Remaining movie recording time 05:00 P. 36...
Page 22 Monitor indications (Screen illustrations below are samples for monitor indications. For details, refer to Playback mode respective reference pages.) You can select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when INFO is set to ON are shown below. ~ “INFO —...
Page 23 Monitor indications Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when the camera is storing a still picture you have just taken on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. If the memory gauge is fully lit, wait a few seconds until it goes off to take the next shot.
Page 24: Getting Started
● Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. Olympus is not responsible for any damages incurred when the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes off.
Page 25: Loading The Battery
Loading the battery The camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-20B). Do not use any other type of battery. ● A backup battery (optional) is recommended for extended battery-powered operation. Slide the battery/card compartment Open the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow compartment cover.
Page 26: Unloading The Battery
Loading the battery Unloading the battery Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Open the battery/card compartment cover. Release the latch . With the battery held down, tilt the camera carefully so that the battery does not drop from the camera.
Page 27: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-20B). Do not use any other type of battery. The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the provided cradle and AC adapter.
Page 28: Inserting The Card
Inserting the card “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. Index area Write the card's contents here. Contact area The area that touches the camera’s electric contact points. The camera reads the card here. Compatible xD-Picture Card: 16 - 512 MB Make sure that the monitor is turned off.
Page 29: Removing The Card
Inserting the card Removing the card Make sure that the camera is turned off. Push the card all the way to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card may eject forcefully if you take your finger off it immediately after pushing it or if you flick it with your fingers.
Page 30: Power On/Off
Power on/off Lens cap Remove this when taking pictures. Mode switch : Select this for still pictures shooting. : Select this for movie shooting. : Select this for playback. When the camera is turned on, the camera’s front lamp lights for a moment.
Page 31: Shooting
Shooting Taking still pictures Set the mode switch to Shutter button Mode switch Turn on the camera. Press POWER switch Shooting mode P. 42 AF target mark P. 39 Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at Record mode P.
Page 32 Taking still pictures Adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are Press the shutter button gently (halfway). locked, the green lamp lights steadily. • The (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash fires. Green lamp P. 38 Flash stand-by/Flash charging mark P.
Page 33 Taking still pictures If the green lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed halfway T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm (19.7") away from the subject, or try macro shooting ( P.
Page 34: Specifying The Type Of Scene
Taking still pictures Specifying the type of scene You can capture a high-quality picture in any shooting situation by choosing one of the various shooting modes provided with this camera. LANDSCAPE P. 45 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENE P. 45 P. 45 NIGHT+PORTRAIT INDOOR P.
Page 35 Taking still pictures DOCUMENTS P. 49 MUSEUM P. 49 SPORT P. 49 BEACH & SNOW P. 50 SELF PORTRAIT+ CANDLE P. 50 SELF TIMER P. 50 BEHIND GLASS P. 51 2 IN 1 P. 52 AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT P. 51 PANORAMA P.
Page 36: Movie Recording
Movie recording You can record movies and sound simultaneously. Turn on the camera in the mode. Microphone Shutter button P. 30 Mode switch Press Compose your shot while viewing the Monitor POWER switch monitor. Flash cannot be used. • The subject can be magnified using the zoom button.
Page 37 Movie recording Stop recording. Press the shutter button fully again. blinks while the movie is being stored on the card. Notes on recording movies ● When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. ● Sound may not be recorded clearly in the following situations. –...
Page 38: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under the following conditions, auto focus may not work properly. The green lamp blinks: The subject cannot be brought into focus. Subjects with low contrast Subjects in excessively bright Subjects with no vertical lines light in the center of the frame The green lamp lights,...
Page 39: Determine The Position Of The Subject After Focusing (Focus Lock)
If correct focus cannot be obtained Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
Page 40 If correct focus cannot be obtained Compose your shot. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway until the green lamp lights. Half press When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. Keeping the shutter button...
Page 41: Zoom
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification for optical zoom (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm on a 35 mm film camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 8x.
Page 42: Using The Situation-Related Shooting Modes
3 Using the situation-related shooting modes In addition to the basic shooting mode (Program Auto), more than 20 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations. The camera automatically optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions and provides the effects you want.
Page 43 Make sure SCENE SELECT is selected, and confirm it. Press MENU/OK Select SCENE. SCENE SELECT Rotate to PROGRAM AUTO select SCENE BACK EXIT SELECT To return to the basic shooting mode (Program Auto), select PROGRAM AUTO. SCENE SELECT PROGRAM AUTO shooting PROGRAM AUTO The camera automatically optimizes SCENE...
Page 44 Select the situation-related shooting mode. LANDSCAPE Currently selected mode A sample image of the selected shooting mode is displayed. SELECT GO OK LANDSCAPE Rotate to select For shooting A description of suitable shooting landscapes. conditions for the selected mode replaces the sample image. Press Vivid reproduction of blues and greens.
Page 45: Landscape
LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both main subject and background. NIGHT SCENE Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night. Usually a street at night makes a dark image with only the sparkle of lights such as street lamps due to the lack of brightness.
Page 46: Night+Portrait
NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night. • Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod. • The flash fires in the red-eye reduction mode. “Flash” (P. 58) INDOOR Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background indoors.
Page 47: Sunset
SUNSET Suitable for taking sunset pictures. Vivid red and yellow color reproduction. • The flash cannot be used. PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. SELF PORTRAIT Allows you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. The focus is locked on you (shooter).
Page 48: Macro (Close-Up Shooting)
MACRO For shooting from as close as 30 - 50 cm (11.8" - 20.0") to a subject. • If you use the flash, shadows may be noticeable and the correct exposure may not be achieved. SUPER MACRO For shooting from as close as approx. 8 cm (3.2") to a subject.
Page 49: Documents
DOCUMENTS Suitable for shooting documents, etc. Increases contrast between letters and background. • The flash cannot be used. MUSEUM For shooting with no beep sound and flash. Useful in art gallery, museum, etc. • SUPER HIGH and HIGH cannot be selected. "Selecting the record mode"...
Page 50: Beach & Snow (Shooting Seascapes Or Snow-Capped Mountain Landscapes )
BEACH & SNOW Suitable for shooting snow-capped mountain landscapes, white sand beaches, seascapes, etc. SELF PORTRAIT+SELF TIMER Useful when shooting pictures while traveling. Use the self-timer to take a picture of yourself and the background. • AF MODE cannot be set to SPOT. “AF MODE —...
Page 51: Available Light Portrait
AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting sensitive subjects in lowlight conditions without a flash. • The flash cannot be used. • SUPER HIGH and HIGH cannot be selected. “Selecting the record mode” (P. 66) BEHIND GLASS Suitable for shooting a subject through glass.
Page 52: In 1 (Storing Two Successive Shots As A Single Picture)
2 IN 1 Allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. • Sequential shooting is not possible. • Self-timer shooting and sound recording are not available. Shutter button BACK/NEXT button First shot Second shot Select 2 IN 1.
Page 53: Panorama
PANORAMA You can take advantage of panorama shooting when you use an Olympus xD-Picture Card. Pictures with overlapping edges can be connected to form a single panoramic image with CAMEDIA Master software (included on the provided CD-ROM). Shutter button Control dial Select PANORAMA.
Page 54 P. 42 • Panorama shooting is possible only when using the Olympus CAMEDIA-brand card. • If SUPER HIGH or HIGH is selected, there may be cases where there is not enough memory to process the images on your computer. It is recommended to use BASIC or E- MAIL for panorama shooting.
Page 55: Using The Advanced Shooting Functions
Using the advanced shooting functions Selecting functions from the shooting menu A number of useful menu functions available in each shooting mode (as shown below). Follow the basic procedure described on page 56 before you go to the particular instructions for each function. “Using the situation-related shooting modes”...
Page 56 Selecting functions from the shooting menu Turn on the camera in the Control dial mode. BACK/NEXT button Press Display the menu. POWER switch MENU/OK button Mode switch Press MENU/OK SCENE SELECT RESET AUTO FLASH MODE The current setting is displayed. BACK EXIT SELECT...
Page 57 Selecting functions from the shooting menu Select the item. Indicates that there are more menu items following SCENE SELECT Rotate to RESET select AUTO A white frame shows the currently FLASH MODE selected item. BACK EXIT SELECT Press MENU/OK SCENE SELECT The options for the selected item are RESET AUTO...
Page 58: Flash
Selecting functions from the shooting menu Flash You can select from 4 different flash modes depending on the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Auto-flash (No indication) Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions. Red-eye reduction flash The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the image.
Page 59 Selecting functions from the shooting menu Select FLASH MODE in the menu, then Shutter button Control dial select the flash mode. P. 55 BACK/NEXT button Press the shutter button halfway. Half press The icon of the selected flash mode MENU/OK button (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire.
Page 60: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom
Selecting functions from the shooting menu DIGITAL ZOOM — Using the digital zoom By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 8x. Select DIGITAL ZOOM in the menu, Zoom button (T then select ON.
Page 61: Sequential Shooting
Selecting functions from the shooting menu Sequential shooting You can shoot pictures sequentially. In the SUPER HIGH record mode, approximately 3 frames can be shot in sequence. Select in the menu, then select ON. Shutter button Control dial P. 55 BACK/NEXT Rotate to button...
Page 62: Self-Timer Shooting
Selecting functions from the shooting menu Self-timer shooting This feature allows you to take pictures with yourself in them. Stabilize the camera with a tripod. Select in the menu, then select ON. Shutter button Control dial P. 55 BACK/NEXT button SCENE SELECT Rotate to RESET...
Page 63: Af Mode - Changing The Focus Range
Selecting functions from the shooting menu AF MODE — Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. AUTO SPOT Focus selection is based on the entire Focus selection is based on the subject picture on the screen.
Page 64: Metering - Changing The Metering Area
Selecting functions from the shooting menu METERING — Changing the metering area Spot metering is useful when you do not want to let the brightness of the surrounding area affect the picture. Recommended for shooting a backlit subject. AUTO SPOT Meters the center of the Meters only the center of the monitor and the surrounding...
Page 65: Varying The Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Selecting functions from the shooting menu Varying the image brightness (Exposure Compensation) In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors.
Page 66: Selecting The Record Mode
Selecting functions from the shooting menu Selecting the record mode You can select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, attaching to e-mail, etc.). Still picture record mode In the mode, select in the Control dial menu.
Page 67 Selecting functions from the shooting menu Number of storable Larger file size, clear image quality still pictures with a 16MB card Lower number of storable pictures, longer time to save. For printing in SH SUPER HIGH 3M Approx. 20 larger size or image retouching (such 2048 X 1536 pixels as adjusting the contrast or reducing red-eye phenomenon) on a computer.
Page 68: Wb - Adjusting The Color Tone
Selecting functions from the shooting menu WB — Adjusting the color tone Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
Page 69: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Selecting functions from the shooting menu Recording sound with still pictures This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When is set to ON, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture.
Page 70 Selecting functions from the shooting menu Notes on recording sound ● If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. ● It is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. ●...
Page 71: Reset - Restoring The Factory Default Settings
Selecting functions from the shooting menu RESET — Restoring the factory default settings Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are saved when the power is turned off. If you prefer the original setting to be restored, you can use this function to restore the factory default settings ( P.
Page 72: Playback
Playback Viewing still images Turn on the camera in the mode. BACK/NEXT button Control dial Press The shooting information The last recorded displayed on the screen image appears. disappears after 3 seconds. 100–0015 POWER switch FILE FILE Mode switch ’04.01.01.00:00 NEXT NEXT JUMP...
Page 73: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Lets you enlarge and display images at up to 4 times normal size. Play back the image you want to view. Zoom button (W “Viewing still images” (P. 72) Control dial BACK/NEXT Press the zoom button button to enlarge it. Press MENU/OK button The image is enlarged 1.5 times.
Page 74 Close-up playback Displacing the image During close-up playback, you can displace the image vertically and horizontally and display the adjusted image. Enlarge the image. Control dial “Close-up playback” (P. 73) MENU/OK button 1.5x Use the control dial to displace the image horizontally. Rotate to Rotate to select...
Page 75: Index Display
Index display Lets you show several images at the same time on the monitor. It is useful when you want to quickly search a number of images to find a particular one. Play back an image. Control dial “Viewing still images” (P. 72) BACK/NEXT button 100–0050...
Page 76 Index display Rotate the control dial to move the frame to the desired image. Rotate to select NEXT NEXT PAGE 100–0052 FILE FILE Press the zoom button . The screen returns to single-frame playback. Press ’04.01.02.00:00 NEXT NEXT JUMP Press BACK/NEXT to switch the playback method to page selection mode.
Page 77 Index display Display other index pages (PAGE). The 9 images are displayed on the index screen. Rotate the control dial upward. NEXT NEXT 1-BY-1 Rotate to select NEXT NEXT 1-BY-1 Rotate to select Rotate the control dial downward. The next 9 images are displayed on the index screen.
Page 78: Selecting Functions From The Playback Menu
Selecting functions from the playback menu A number of useful menu functions are available in the playback mode (as shown below). Follow the basic procedure described on page 80 before you go to the particular instructions for each function. Still image playback menu “SEL.
Page 79: Movie Playback Menu
Selecting functions from the playback menu Movie playback menu The following menu functions are available only when images with the mark are played back. P. 88 MOVIE PLAYBACK SEL. ALBUM “SEL. ALBUM — Viewing P. 82 images in an ALBUM ENTRY album”...
Page 80 Selecting functions from the playback menu Turn on the camera in the mode. BACK/NEXT button Control dial Press Display the menu. POWER switch Press MENU/OK button Mode switch MENU/OK SEL.ALBUM ALBUM ENTRY The current setting is displayed. ERASE BACK EXIT SELECT The operation guide is displayed.
Page 81 Selecting functions from the playback menu Select the item. Indicates there are more menu items following SEL.ALBUM Rotate to select ALBUM ENTRY ERASE The currently selected item is displayed in a white frame. BACK EXIT SELECT Press MENU/OK SEL.ALBUM ALBUM ENTRY The options for the selected item are ERASE displayed.
Page 82: Slideshow (Sequential Auto Playback)
Selecting functions from the playback menu Slideshow (sequential auto playback) Lets you run through images stored in the card one after another. When slideshow is attempted for movie, only the first frame of the movie is played back. You can select a type, which let you spice up the transition from one scene to the next. NORMAL The scenes appear sequentially one after another.
Page 83 Selecting functions from the playback menu Select in the menu. P. 78 Control dial BACK/NEXT button START SEL. IMAGE ALL IMAGES TYPE NORMAL BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK button Selecting the image Select SEL. IMAGE. Rotate to START select SEL. IMAGE ALL IMAGES TYPE NORMAL...
Page 84 Selecting functions from the playback menu Selecting slideshow type Select TYPE. Rotate to START select SEL. IMAGE ALL IMAGES TYPE NORMAL BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK Select a type. Rotate to select The slideshow types are displayed. START NORMAL SEL.
Page 85 Selecting functions from the playback menu Slideshow starts. During slideshow, you can display the previous or next image by rotating the control dial. Rotate to select Press MENU/OK to end slideshow. Press Slideshow will be repeated until MENU/OK is pressed. MENU/OK Notes on slideshow When running a slideshow for a long time, we recommend that you use the AC...
Page 86: Rotating Images
Selecting functions from the playback menu Rotating images Images shot with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such images 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Example: Control dial Images shot with the 100–0040 FILE FILE...
Page 87: Playback On Tv
Selecting functions from the playback menu Playback on TV Turn off the camera. Cradle connector Attach the camera to the cradle. Connector Set the mode switch to and turn on the camera. Turn off the TV and connect Press the camera to the cradle using the provided AV cable.
Page 88: Movie Playback - Viewing Movies
Selecting functions from the playback menu MOVIE PLAYBACK — Viewing movies Display an image with the mark. Control dial “Viewing sill images” (P. 72), “Index BACK/NEXT display” (P. 75) button (movie) mark MENU/OK button The first frame of the movie is played back.
Page 89 Selecting functions from the playback menu Frame-by-frame playback Press MENU/OK. Press MENU/OK 00:03/09:30 Select FRAME BY FRAME. Rotate to MOVIE PLAYBACK select PLAYBACK When the menu is displayed, the FRAME BY FRAME movie pauses. FAST PLAY Press to confirm EXIT BACK CANCEL SELECT...
Page 90 Selecting functions from the playback menu Fast play Press MENU/OK. Press MENU/OK 00:03/09:30 Select FAST PLAY. MOVIE PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Rotate to select FRAME BY FRAME FAST PLAY EXIT BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK Select FORWARD or REVERSE. Rotate to MOVIE PLAYBACK select PLAYBACK...
Page 91 Selecting functions from the playback menu When movie play finishes and the menu is displayed, select EXIT. MOVIE PLAYBACK Rotate to PLAYBACK select FRAME BY FRAME FAST PLAY EXIT BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK When movie playback ends, the camera resumes normal playback.
Page 92: Protecting Images (Preventing Accidental Erasure)
Selecting functions from the playback menu Protecting images (preventing accidental erasure) Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the selected frame/all-frame erase function. Play back the image you want to protect. Control dial “Viewing still images”...
Page 93: Erase
Selecting functions from the playback menu ERASE/ ALL ERASE — Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can erase selected images or all the images stored in the card. Notes on erasing ● Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protecting images, then erase them.
Page 94 Selecting functions from the playback menu Select YES. ERASE The erase confirmation screen is Rotate to select displayed. NO: Cancels erasing. SELECT GO OK Press to confirm MENU/OK Displayed when erasing is in progress. When erasing is finished, this screen disappears. Selecting images to be erased Select SEL.
Page 95 Selecting functions from the playback menu Complete selecting the images. If no images are selected, the step Press screen ( P. 94) is displayed again. Select YES. ERASE Rotate to The erase confirmation screen is select displayed. NO: Cancels erasing. GO OK SELECT Press to confirm...
Page 96 Selecting functions from the playback menu ALL ERASE — Erasing all the images Select ALL ERASE in the menu. Control dial P. 78 BACK/NEXT button Select YES. ALL ERASE Rotate to select MENU/OK button CAUTION ERASING ALL The erase confirmation screen is BACK CANCEL SELECT...
Page 97: Black & White/Sepia
Selecting functions from the playback menu BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ — Editing still images Lets you edit recorded still images and store them as new ones. The following editing functions are available. BLACK & WHITE Creates black and white images and stores them as new ones. SEPIA Creates sepia-toned images and stores them as new ones.
Page 98 Selecting functions from the playback menu Displayed when editing is in progress. When editing is finished, this screen disappears. Resizing Play back the image you want to resize. Control dial “Viewing still images” (P. 72), BACK/NEXT “Index display” (P. 75) button Select EDIT in the menu.
Page 99: Adding Sound To Recorded Images
Selecting functions from the playback menu Displayed when editing is in progress. When editing is finished, this screen disappears. Notes on BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA and ● In the following cases, EDIT is not available: – Movie – Images processed on a personal computer –...
Page 100 Selecting functions from the playback menu Turn the camera microphone toward the sound you want to record and start recording. Press to confirm Displayed when recording is in progress. When recording is finished, this screen disappears. MENU/OK Notes on adding sound ●...
Page 101: Index - Making Movie Index
Selecting functions from the playback menu INDEX — Making movie index Movies can be displayed as indexes of 9 still frames and stored as still images on the card. Play back the movie you want to index. Control dial BACK/NEXT (movie) button mark...
Page 102 Selecting functions from the playback menu • The 9 frames extracted 100–0050 FILE FILE automatically from the movie appear as an index display. • The index is stored as a still image in a different record mode from the ’04.01.01.00:00 original movie.
Page 103: Format - Formatting The Card
FORMAT — Formatting the card Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images or images registered in an album, is erased when the card is formatted.
Page 104: Registering Images In Albums
6 Registering images in albums You can classify images you have taken into albums and arrange them on the card. 12 albums are available and 100 images can be registered in each album. Images can be transferred from a PC to the albums on the card using CAMEDIA Master (included on the provided CD-ROM).
Page 105 ALBUM ENTRY — Registering images you shot Select the album in which you want to register images. Rotate to SEL. ALBUM select Press to confirm REGISTERED BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK Registering the currently displayed An image is displayed. Select the image image you want to register.
Page 106 ALBUM ENTRY — Registering images you shot Selecting images to register in the album Select SEL. IMAGE. Rotate to ALBUM ENTRY select THIS IMAGE SEL. IMAGE Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK Select images you want to register. You can also select images for Number of registered images/number single-frame playback.
Page 107 ALBUM ENTRY — Registering images you shot Complete selecting images. Press If no image is selected, the screen returns to step Select YES. ALBUM ENTRY Rotate to select SELECT GO OK Press to confirm MENU/OK During the registration process, this progress bar is displayed.
Page 108: Sel. Album - Viewing Images In An Album
SEL. ALBUM — Viewing images in an album Lets you view only the images registered in the albums. Control dial Select SEL. ALBUM in the menu. P. 78 BACK/NEXT button MENU/OK button • The SEL. ALBUM screen is displayed. Select the album you want to view. •...
Page 109: Slideshow (Sequential Auto Playback Of Images In An Album)
Slideshow (sequential auto playback of images in an album) You can run through all the images stored in an album automatically. Play back the images (registered in the Control dial album) you want to view using BACK/NEXT slideshow. “SEL. ALBUM — button Viewing images in an album”...
Page 110: Rearrange - Arranging The Order Of Images In An Album
REARRANGE — Arranging the order of images in an album Frame numbers are assigned to images in the album according to the order in which they are registered. These numbers control image ordering. Changing the frame numbers will change the image order, so you play back images in a different order during a slideshow.
Page 111: Undo Entry - Removing Images From An Album
UNDO ENTRY — Removing images from an album You can remove registered images from an album. The images are removed from the album, but remain stored on the card. Play back an image in the album. Control dial “SEL. ALBUM — Viewing BACK/NEXT images of an album”...
Page 112 UNDO ENTRY — Removing images from an album Selecting an image to remove Select SEL. IMAGE. Rotate to UNDO ENTRY select THIS IMAGE SEL. IMAGE Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK Select the image you want to remove. Rotate to SEL.
Page 113: Undo All - Removing All The Images Registered In The Album
UNDO ALL — Removing all the images registered in the album All the images are removed from the album. Images removed from an album are not deleted and remain stored on the card. Play back the album from which you Control dial want to remove all images.
Page 114: Using Your Camera Effectively
7 Using your camera effectively Selecting functions from the SETUP menu The SETUP menu functions available differ in the shooting mode and in the playback mode. Follow the basic procedure described on page 115 before you go to the instructions for each function. In the mode In the...
Page 115 Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Turn on the camera in any mode. Control dial BACK/NEXT Press button Display the menu. Press POWER switch MENU/OK button Mode switch MENU/OK SCENE SELECT RESET AUTO FLASH MODE The current setting is displayed. BACK EXIT SELECT...
Page 116 Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Select SETUP. Rotate to select AF MODE SPOT FORMAT SETUP Press to confirm BACK EXIT SELECT MENU/OK Select the item. Indicates there are more menu items following SHUTTER SOUND. SETUP A white frame shows the currently Rotate to REC VIEW select...
Page 117: Rec View - Checking The Picture Immediately After Shooting
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu REC VIEW — Checking the picture immediately after shooting You can select whether to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. Available modes Select REC VIEW from the SETUP Control dial menu.
Page 118: Info - Displaying Shooting Information On The Monitor
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu INFO — Displaying shooting information on the monitor You can display detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details on the displayed information, refer to “Monitor indications” (P.
Page 119: Changing The Display Language
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Changing the display language You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. Available modes Select from the SETUP menu. Control dial P. 114 BACK/NEXT button Select a language.
Page 120: Screen - Setting The Startup Screen
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu SCREEN — Setting the startup screen You can select an image to display on the monitor every time the camera is turned on. Available modes Select SCREEN from the SETUP menu. Control dial P. 114 BACK/NEXT button MENU/OK button...
Page 121: Shutter Sound - Setting The Shutter Sound
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu SHUTTER SOUND — Setting the shutter sound You can select the shutter sound, or mute the sound completely. You can also set the shutter sound volume to either LOW or HIGH. Available modes Select SHUTTER SOUND from the Control dial SETUP menu.
Page 122: Volume - Selecting The Playback Volume
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu VOLUME — Selecting the playback volume You can select LOW or HIGH volume when playing back a movie or a still image or when turning the camera on/off. You can also mute the sound completely. Available modes Select VOLUME from the SETUP menu.
Page 123: Beep - Setting The Button Operation Sound
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu BEEP — Setting the button operation sound You can select the sound emitted when a button is pressed, or mute the sound completely. You can also set the button sound volume to either LOW or HIGH. Available modes Select BEEP from the SETUP menu.
Page 124: Setting The Warning Tone
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Setting the warning tone You can change the volume of the beep sound used for warnings or turn the sound off completely. Available modes Select from the SETUP menu. Control dial P. 114 BACK/NEXT button MENU/OK button Select the volume.
Page 125: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Adjusting the monitor brightness Lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. Available modes Select from the SETUP menu. Control dial P. 114 BACK/NEXT button MENU/OK button Adjust the brightness. Rotate to select Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT...
Page 126: Selecting The Number Of Images
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Selecting the number of images You can select the number of frames displayed in an index display ( P. 75). Available modes Select from the SETUP menu. Control dial P. 114 BACK/NEXT button Select the number of images. Rotate to SETUP select...
Page 127: Setting The Date And Time
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Setting the date and time Available modes Select from the SETUP menu. Control dial P. 114 BACK/NEXT button Rotate to SETUP select ’04.01.01 00:00 VIDEO OUT Press to confirm Mode switch BACK MENU/OK button EXIT SELECT MENU/OK...
Page 128 Selecting functions from the SETUP menu Repeat the procedure until the date and time are completely set. Rotate to select The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. For example, 2 p.m. will be displayed as 14:00. Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT...
Page 129: Video Out - Selecting The Video Signal Type
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu VIDEO OUT — Selecting the video signal type You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. When you use the camera abroad, select the video signal type for that region before connecting the AV cable.
Page 130: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions
Selecting functions from the SETUP menu PIXEL MAPPING — Checking the image processing functions 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.
Page 131: Making Print Reservations And Printing At Photo Labs
8 Making print reservations and printing at photo labs How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo lab that supports DPOF.
Page 132 How to print pictures Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 133: Selecting The Print Reservation Mode
Selecting the print reservation mode Two print reservation modes are available: single-frame reservation and all-frame reservation : Applies print reservation to selected pictures. P. 136 : Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card or album. P. 140 Play back a still images.
Page 134 Selecting the print reservation mode If there are images to which print reservation has been applied on the card. Keep or reset the print reservation. PRINT ORDER SETTING RESET Rotate to RESET : Resets the print reservation. select KEEP KEEP : Keeps the print reservation. PRINT ORDERED BACK CANCEL...
Page 135 Selecting the print reservation mode If there are images registered in the album on the card. Select the item you want to apply print reservation to. ALL IMAGES: Selects from all the Rotate to PRINT ORDER SETTING select pictures stored in the card. Go to step ALL IMAGES ALBUM: Selects from all the pictures ALBUM...
Page 136: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Lets you apply print reservation to selected pictures. You can change print reservation data you’ve already made, such as the number of prints or date and time setting. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Select Control dial Rotate to...
Page 137 Single-frame reservation Set the print reservation items as desired. SINGLE PRINT : Sets the number of prints to 1. : Sets the number of prints. P. 138 : Complete print reservation, then go to date/time setting P. 138 PRINT INFO SINGLE PRINT Rotate to select...
Page 138 Single-frame reservation When you have selected Select the number of prints. Rotate to PRINT INFO select SINGLE PRINT The screen returns to step . It is possible to apply print reservation to other pictures. P. 136 Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK...
Page 139 Single-frame reservation Select SET. PRINT ORDER Rotate to Select CANCEL to cancel the print select CANCEL reservation. BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK The print reservation you made is being stored. When storing is finished, the screen returns to the playback menu.
Page 140: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Lets you apply print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card or album. You can add the shooting date or time for each picture. One print is made for each frame. Select Control dial Rotate to BACK/NEXT PRINT ORDER select...
Page 141 All-frame reservation Select SET. PRINT ORDER Rotate to select Select CANCEL to cancel the print CANCEL reservation. BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK The print reservation you made is being stored. When storing is finished, the screen returns to the playback menu.
Page 142: Resetting Print Reservation
Resetting print reservation Lets you reset print reservation data. You can reset all print reservation data or just that for selected pictures. Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures Play back a still picture. “Viewing Control dial still images” (P. 72) BACK/NEXT button Select...
Page 143 Resetting print reservation Select KEEP. Rotate to PRINT ORDER SETTING select RESET KEEP Press to confirm PRINT ORDERED BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK Select Rotate to PRINT ORDER select Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK Select the picture with print reservation data you want to reset.
Page 144 Resetting print reservation PRINT INFO Rotate to SINGLE PRINT select BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK 100–0010 FILE FILE • The screen returns to step • To reset print reservation for other images, repeat steps ’04.01.12.13:00 BACK CANCEL SELECT Complete resetting the print reservation.
Page 145 Resetting print reservation Select the date and time setting items Rotate to select This setting is applied to any DATE pictures with print reservation data TIME Press to confirm that have not been reset. BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK Select SET. PRINT ORDER Rotate to select...
Page 146: Printing On A Pictbridge-Compatible Printer (Direct Printing)
Printing on a PictBridge-compatible printer (direct printing) Direct printing 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. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data.
Page 147: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Control dial Look for this mark. BACK/NEXT button MENU/OK button Turn the Insert the USB cable’s plug printer on. into the USB port on the printer. For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Page 148 Connecting the camera to a printer The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. If PC is selected, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is not displayed. Select PRINT. Remove the USB cable and repeat the procedure from step again. Rotate to If END is selected, the camera is select...
Page 149 Connecting the camera to a printer When there are pictures registered in the album Select the picture you want to print. ALL IMAGES: Selects from all the pictures stored in the card. Go to “Selecting the print mode” P. 150). ALBUM: Selects pictures from the album.
Page 150: Selecting The Print Mode
Selecting the print mode After completing the steps in “Connecting the camera to a printer” ( P. 147), the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Select the print mode on this screen, then print. The available print modes are as follows: Prints all the pictures stored in the card or album and PRINT MODE SELECT...
Page 151: Mode Select Screen
Selecting the print mode Select the print mode on the PRINT Control dial MODE SELECT screen. BACK/NEXT button PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT Rotate to select ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX MENU/OK button BACK EXIT SELECT Go to the screen for Press to confirm the print mode you have selected and...
Page 152: Print - Printing Selected Pictures
PRINT — Printing selected pictures Select the print paper items to set. Zoom button (W Control dial SIZE : Selects the paper size. BORDERLESS : Selects the frame BACK/NEXT setting on the paper. button PRINTPAPER Rotate to select STANDARD SIZE STANDARD BORDERLESS MENU/OK button...
Page 153 PRINT — Printing selected pictures Select the picture you want to print. You can select the picture using index display. “Index display” (P. 75) Rotate to select Press 100–0010 NEXT SELECT PRINT SEL. IMAGE Sets the number of prints, 0001 0002 0003 0004...
Page 154 PRINT — Printing selected pictures Select the MORE items to set. : Selects the number of prints. The number of prints can be PRINT INFO set up to 10. Rotate to DATE: WITH prints the date and select WITHOUT DATE time on the picture.
Page 155 PRINT — Printing selected pictures Select END. Rotate to PRINT INFO select DATE WITH FILE NAME WITH Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK Print using the settings you have made. Press to confirm MENU/OK Number of prints Frame File name Date The settings you have x 10...
Page 156 PRINT — Printing selected pictures Select OK to start printing. PRINT Rotate to CANCEL resets the settings. The select CANCEL PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed again. Step “Selecting the print mode” (P. 150) BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm Displayed during print data transfer.
Page 157: Multi Print - Printing Multiple Pictures On One Page
MULTI PRINT — Printing multiple pictures on one page Select the print paper items to set. Zoom button (W Control dial SIZE : Selects the paper size. PICS/SHEET: Selects the number of BACK/NEXT pictures per sheet. button PRINTPAPER Rotate to select STANDARD SIZE...
Page 158 MULTI PRINT — Printing multiple pictures on one page Select the picture you want to print. You can select the picture using index display. “Index display” (P. 75) Rotate to select Press 100–0010 NEXT SELECT PRINT SEL. IMAGE Sets the number of prints. 0001 0002 0003...
Page 159 MULTI PRINT — Printing multiple pictures on one page Select PRINT INFO : Selects the number of prints. The number of prints can be DATE set up to 10. FILE NAME BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK Rotate to PRINT INFO select DATE...
Page 160 MULTI PRINT — Printing multiple pictures on one page Print using the settings you have made. Press to confirm MENU/OK Multi print Number of prints The settings you have x 10 made are displayed. 100–0010 NEXT SELECT PRINT Changes the settings. Selects other pictures to be printed.
Page 161 MULTI PRINT — Printing multiple pictures on one page Select OK to start printing. PRINT Rotate to CANCEL resets the settings. The select CANCEL PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed again. Step “Selecting the print mode” (P. 150) BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm Displayed during print data transfer.
Page 162: All Print - Printing All The Pictures Stored In The Card/Album
ALL PRINT — Printing all the pictures stored in the card/album Select the print paper items to set. Control dial SIZE : Selects the paper size. BACK/NEXT BORDERLESS: Selects the frame button setting on the paper. PRINTPAPER Rotate to select STANDARD SIZE MENU/OK button...
Page 163 ALL PRINT — Printing all the pictures stored in the card/album Select the MORE items to set. : The number of prints is fixed at 1. PRINT INFO DATE : Rotate to WITH prints the date and time select WITHOUT DATE on the picture.
Page 164 ALL PRINT — Printing all the pictures stored in the card/album Select OK to start printing. PRINT Rotate to CANCEL resets the settings. The select CANCEL PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed again. Step “Selecting the print mode” (P. 150) BACK CANCEL SELECT...
Page 165: All Index - Printing An Index Of All The Pictures Stored In The Card
ALL INDEX — Printing an index of all the pictures stored in the card Select SIZE. Control dial Rotate to PRINTPAPER select BACK/NEXT button STANDARD SIZE STANDARD BORDERLESS Press to confirm BACK CANCEL SELECT MENU/OK MENU/OK button Set SIZE. Rotate to PRINTPAPER select SIZE...
Page 166 ALL INDEX — Printing an index of all the pictures stored in the card Select OK to start printing. PRINT CANCEL resets the settings. The Rotate to PRINT MODE SELECT screen is select displayed again. Step CANCEL “Selecting the print mode” (P. 150) BACK CANCEL SELECT...
Page 167: Print Order - Printing With Print Reservation
PRINT ORDER — Printing with print reservation Select the items of print paper. Control dial SIZE : Selects the paper size. BACK/NEXT BORDERLESS: Selects the frame button setting on the paper. PRINTPAPER Rotate to select STANDARD SIZE STANDARD BORDERLESS MENU/OK button Press to confirm BACK CANCEL...
Page 168 PRINT ORDER — Printing with print reservation Select OK to start printing. PRINT CANCEL resets the settings. The PRINT MODE SELECT screen is Rotate to select displayed again. Step CANCEL “Selecting the print mode” (P. 150) BACK CANCEL SELECT Press to confirm MENU/OK Displayed during print data transfer.
Page 169: Exiting Direct Printing
Exiting direct printing Press BACK/NEXT on the PRINT MODE BACK/NEXT button SELECT screen. PRINT MODE SELECT Press PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX BACK EXIT SELECT When printing is finished or The camera turns off. canceled, this screen is displayed.
Page 170: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed ● If an error code is displayed during direct printing setting or printing, see the following table. ● For more details on solutions, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. ● If other codes are displayed, refer to “Error codes” (P. 192). Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action...
Page 171: 10 Transferring Images To A Computer
Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus web site. Identifying the OS P. 174 ¥...
Page 172 Flowchart Notes when connecting the camera to a computer ● When connecting the camera to the computer, use the provided AC adapter. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera may stop operating if battery power runs low. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost.
Page 173 When your computer cannot read the camera’s image data with the USB connection Transferring the image data to the computer is possible for the Some OS’ with the use of the optional PC card adapter for the xD-Picture Card. For details, see the Olympus web site. PC card adapter xD-Picture Card...
Page 174: Identifying The Os
Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the [My Computer] icon on your desktop. When the [My computer] icon is not on your desktop, select [Setup] —...
Page 175 Identifying the OS A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the [System:] information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press [OK] to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 176: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. “Connecting the camera to the computer” (P. 178). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click [USB driver for Windows 98]. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
Page 177 The installation of the USB driver will start. When the installation is complete, the screen indicating your computer must be restarted appears. Click Click [OK]. The computer will restart. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click [Close] and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. Click...
Page 178: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98 SE need to install the USB driver before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98” (P. 176) Look for this mark. Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer.
Page 179 Connecting the camera to the computer Rotate the control dial to select [PC] and press MENU/OK. Rotate to select PRINT Control dial Press to confirm SELECT GO OK MENU/OK ● If the selection screen disappears, press the POWER switch to turn the camera on again. Alternatively, you can detach the camera from the cradle, then repeat the procedure from step The computer recognizes the camera as a...
Page 180 You may also select [take no action] to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Page 181: Downloading Images To Your Computer
Downloading images to your computer Download images to your computer. Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click [My Computer] from the [Start] menu. Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon. If the computer recognizes the camera correctly, the [Removable Disk] icon will appear on the desktop.
Page 182 Downloading images to your computer Double-click the [100OLYMP] folder. Image file (JPEG files) with files names such as [P1010001.JPG] are displayed. Double-click the [My Documents] icon on the desktop. If you cannot find this icon, select [Explorer] to display the [Explorer] window on the [Start] menu, then double-click the [My Documents] icon.
Page 183 Downloading images to your computer Viewing the image files When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can copy the image to any valid drive or folder on your computer’ system, or you can view by double-clicking. The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system.
Page 184 Downloading images to your computer Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Double-click the [100OLYMP] folder. OLYMP OLYMP Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as [P1010001.JPG] are displayed. Double-click the [Macintosh HD] icon on the desktop.
Page 185 Downloading images to your computer The [Hard Disk] window is displayed. Drag and drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the [Hard Disk] window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Page 186 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software dialog appears. From the [Download To] menu, select a destination folder. To download all images, click [Download All]. To selectively download images, click [Download Some] and highlight the desired images.
Page 187: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the card access mark on the camera’s monitor goes out. Card access mark Windows 98/98 SE: Double-click the [My Computer] icon and right- click the [Removable Disk] to display the menu. Click [Eject] on the menu.
Page 188 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Macintosh: Drag the [untitled] (or [NO_NAME]) icon on the desktop to [Trash]. å The icon that shows the camera is communicating with the computer disappears. Precaution when disconnecting the camera from a computer Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click [Unplug or Eject Hardware], the window may return the following message.
Page 189: What You Can Do With The Camedia Master Software
What you can do with the CAMEDIA Master software The provided software CD includes the Olympus CAMEDIA Master software, the software for viewing and editing images. Once installed, you can take advantage of viewing and editing your images as shown below. For information on how to use the CAMEDIA Master software, see Help after installation.
Page 190: 11 Accessories
AC wall outlet, use the included Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter. P. 27 The provided AC adapter is exclusively for use with Olympus digital cameras that require 4.8V DC input. With the AC adapter plugged into an electrical outlet, you can operate your Olympus digital camera for an extended period of time indoors.
Page 191: Card
Card The memory card (xD-Picture Card) is the ultra-compact data storage medium designed for digital cameras, and is for exclusive use with digital cameras compatible with the xD-Picture Card. The card can be also used with the computer as the PC card conforming to PC Card Standard ATA.
Page 192: 12 Miscellaneous
12 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different card. If the or it cannot be problem persists, format the card. If the recognized. card cannot be formatted, it cannot be NO CARD used.
Page 193 Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The battery/card Close the battery/card compartment cover. compartment cover is open. CARD-COVER OPEN The date and time are Set the date and time. not set. Y/M/D The battery is drained. Charge the battery. BATTERY EMPTY...
Page 194: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Preparatory operation The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The power is off. The camera automatically turns off if it is not P. 30 operated for a certain period of time. Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on.
Page 195 Troubleshooting Colors look strange on the monitor during focusing. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page — Colors look strange on the This is not a malfunction. When focusing is monitor when the shutter successful, the correct colors will be displayed. button is pressed halfway.
Page 196 Troubleshooting The date recorded with the image data is wrong. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The date/time is not set. Set the date/time in the SETUP menu’s . The P. 127 clock is not preset at the factory. The camera has been left If the camera is left for about 1 day with the P.
Page 197 Troubleshooting Single-frame erase and all-frame erase cannot be performed. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page The images are protected. to OFF. P. 92 The images are registered in Perform UNDO ENTRY. P. 111 the albums. No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera. Possible cause Corrective action Ref.
Page 198 Troubleshooting The picture’s colors look unnatural. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page Indoor lighting affected the Set the white balance appropriate to the lighting P. 68 picture’s color. source. No white in the picture. Include something white in the picture, or shoot P.
Page 199 Troubleshooting When the camera is connected to a PC or Printer The camera is not recognized by the printer. Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page PC was selected on the Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and P. 147 monitor after connecting to start again from the beginning.
Page 200: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance Cleaning the camera Press the POWER switch to turn off the camera. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. Remove the battery and card. P. 26, 29 When using the AC adapter, first detach the camera from the cradle. Disconnect the AC adapter’s cord plug from the cradle and unplug the AC adapter’s power cord from the AC outlet.
Page 201: Specifications
: 1/2.7" CCD solid-state image pickup 3,340,000 (gross) device Lens : Olympus lens 5.8 mm to 17.4 mm, f2.9 to f4.9, (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm lens on 35 mm camera) Photometric : Digital ESP metering by image pickup device, Spot metering system...
Page 202: Glossary
Glossary CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. With this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Page 203 Glossary Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.
Page 204: Menu Directory
Menu directory Shooting menu ( mode) Function Setting Ref. page SCENE SELECT PROGRAM AUTO P. 42 SCENE RESET YES, NO P. 71 FLASH MODE AUTO , P. 58 ON, OFF P. 62 SUPER HIGH , HIGH , BASIC, E-MAIL P. 66 AUTO , P.
Page 205: Shooting Menu
Menu directory Shooting menu ( mode) Function Setting Ref. page RESET YES, NO P. 71 STANDARD , EXTENDED P. 66 AUTO , P. 68 +2.0 - 0.0 - –2.0 P. 65 METERING AUTO , SPOT P. 64 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF , ON P.
Page 206 Menu directory Playback menu ( mode) Function Setting Ref. page MOVIE PLAYBACK PLAYBACK P. 88 FRAME BY FRAME FAST PLAY EXIT CLOSE ALBUM P. 108 SEL. ALBUM ALBUM1 - ALBUM12 P. 108 START P. 109 SEL. IMAGE TYPE REARRANGE P. 110 UNDO ENTRY THIS IMAGE P.
Page 207 Menu directory Function Setting Ref. page ALL ERASE YES, NO P. 96 FORMAT YES, NO P. 103 SETUP INFO ON, OFF P. 118 ENGLISH , FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, P. 119 SCREEN OFF, 1 , 2 P. 120 VOLUME OFF, LOW , HIGH P.
Page 208: Index
Index DC-IN jack ..........19, 27 2 IN 1 ............52 DCF ............202 Digital ESP light metering ......202 A/V OUT jack..........19, 87 DIGITAL ZOOM ..........60 AC adapter ..........27 DOCUMENTS ........49 AF MODE ............63 DPOF............202 AF target mark..........39 ALBUM ENTRY ..........104 E-MAIL VGA ..........67 ALL ERASE ..........96 EDIT ............97 All-frame reservation...
Page 209: Monitor Brightness Adjustment
Index Picture rotation ........86 INDEX ............101 PIXEL MAPPING ........130 Index display ..........75 Pixels ............203 INDOOR ..........46 Playback mode ......22, 72 INFO ............118 PORTRAIT ..........47 POWER switch ........18, 30 Print reservation ......131, 133 JPEG ............202 PROGRAM AUTO ........42 Protecting images ........92 LANDSCAPE ........45 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT...
Page 210 Index STANDARD ..........66 STANDARD ..........146 Strap eyelet ..........19, 24 SUNSET ..........47 SUPER HIGH 3M ........67 SUPER MACRO ........48 TFT ............203 Tripod socket ..........18 Tungsten light ........68 UNDO ALL ..........113 UNDO ENTRY ..........111 USB cable ..........147, 178 USB connector ......19, 147, 178 VIDEO OUT..........129 VOLUME ..........122 Warning tone...
Page 211 MEMO...
Page 212 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel. +49 40 - 23 77 3-0 / Fax +49 40 - 23 07 61...

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