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DIGITAL CAMERA

-5000

Instruction 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.
● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the
right to update or modify information contained in this manual.
● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA -5000 Instruction 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. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. ● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual. ● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Settings ......... 37 and Erasing ........14  Printing .......... 4  Using Shooting Modes ....17  Using OLYMPUS Master .... 47  Using Shooting Functions ... 19  Usage Tips ........49  Using Playback Features ..... 3 ...

  • Page 3: Using The Menu

    Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 25 to 41) while referring to this page. Three Ways to Adjust Settings Using the Menu Buttons in use  button Arrow pad Various camera settings can be accessed through the menus, including functions used during shooting and playback and the date/time and screen display. E button E button Some menus may not be selectable due to combinations of functions that have been set or the selected  mode (p. 17). Use AB to select the desired Set the mode dial to submenu 1, and press the E button. one of the selections. Page tab Submenu 2 The symbol in “Menu Settings” (p. 25 to CAMERA MENU CAMERA MENU...

  • Page 4: Step

    Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) Zoom button (p. 19) F button (exposure compensation) (p. 20) & button (macro) (p. 20) # button (flash) (p. 19) Y button (self-timer) (p. 21) q button (playback) (p. 32) g/E button (change information display/ menu guide/check date and time) (p. 21, p. 3, p. 13) H/S button (panorama/Shadow Adjustment Technology/multi window/backlight boost/erase) (p. 22, p. 16) Using the FUNC Menu (p. 22) Buttons in use Arrow pad Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with fewer steps using the FUNC menu. E button E button (p. 3, p. 22)

  • Page 5: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode position CAMERA MENU (h K  I n), settings can be adjusted. EXIT MENU Shooting mode top menu SOUND SETTINGS ..p.38 1 A IMAGE QUALITY ..p.25 3 J SCENE MODE ..... p.28 REC VIEW....p.38 4 G PANORAMA ....p.29 2 B CAMERA MENU FILE NAME ....p.39 WB........ p.26 5 D RESET ......p.31 PIXEL MAPPING ..p.39 ISO ....... p.26 6 E SETUP s (Monitor) ....p.40 DRIVE ......

  • Page 6: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera unit Self-timer lamp ........ p.21 Lens ..........p.54 Strap eyelet ........p.10 Microphone ........p.36 Flash ..........p.19 Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover ..p.11 Speaker Multi-connector ....p.41, 42, 47...
  • Page 7 Shutter button ......... p.14 E button (OK/FUNC) ....p.3, 22 K button ......p.14 Arrow pad ......... p.3 Zoom button ........p.19 F button (exposure compensation) Monitor ........p.8, 40 ........... p.20 Card access lamp ......p.55 & button (macro) ....... p.20  button ......... p.3, 5 Y button (self-timer) ....p.21 g/E button (change information # button (flash) ......p.19 display/menu guide/ H/S button (panorama/Shadow check date and time) .... p.3, 13, 21 Adjustment Technology/multi window/ Mode dial ..........
  • Page 8 Monitor Shooting mode display 1600 12 12 00:34 +2.0 +2.0 1/30 F3.5 13 12 Still image Movie Dualtime .......... p.40 Shooting mode ......p.14, 17 Flash mode ........p.19 Number of storable still pictures/ Silent mode ........p.41 remaining recording time ....p.56 Current memory ......p.56 Image stabilization(still picture)/ Self-timer ........p.21 Digital image stabilization(movie) ...
  • Page 9 Playback mode display 00:14 /00:34 2009.08.26 12:30 +2.0 +2.0 1/1000 F3.5 V V GA ISO 1600 1600 2009.08.26 2009.08.26 12:30 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 2009.08.26 2009.08.26 12:30 12:30 MOVIE PLAY Still image Movie Silent mode ........p.41 Image size ........p.25 Print reservation/ File number ........p.39 number of prints .

  • Page 10: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap Charging the battery The included battery charger (AC cable type or plug-in type) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in type battery charger, plug it directly into an AC outlet. Example: AC cable type battery charger  Lithium-ion battery Battery charger Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Charging indicator AC outlet On: Charging AC cable Off: Charged Battery comes partially charged. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the charging indicator light turns off (for approx. 2 hours). If the charging indicator does not light or it blinks, the battery may not be inserted correctly or the battery or the charger may be broken. For details on the battery and the charger, see “Battery and charger” (p. 54). When to charge the battery Charge the battery when the following error message appears:...
  • Page 11 Loading the battery and Index area the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera Notch Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. Battery/card Insert the card straight in until it clicks into compartment place. cover Do not touch the contact area directly with your hand. This camera can take pictures using the internal memory when no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is inserted. “Using an xD- Picture Card” (p. 55) “Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/ continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card” (p. 56) Battery lock knob To remove the xD-Picture Card The battery has a front side and a back side. Insert the battery from  so that the l is in the direction of the battery lock knob. Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 12 Using the microSD card/ Arrow pad and operation guide microSDHC card (sold The symbols , displayed separately) on various settings and movie playback screens indicate that the arrow pad is to be used. A microSD card or microSDHC card (hereafter both will be referred to as microSD card) is also EXPOSURE COMP. compatible with this camera using the microSD Attachment. “Using a microSD Attachment” (p. 57) +0.3 TIME Insert the microSD card into the +0.7 +1.0 Y M D 2008 08 26 12 30 microSD Attachment.
  • Page 13 Setting the date and time Changing the display language The date and time set here are used to image file The language of the menu and error messages names, date prints, and other data. displayed on the monitor is selectable. Press the  button, and press Press the K button to turn on ABCD to select [E] (SETUP). the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when SETUP the date and time are not set. TIME ---- -- -- -- -- Y M D EXIT MENU...

  • Page 14: Shooting, Playback, And Erasing

    Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with optimum aperture Hold the camera, and compose the value and shutter speed shot. (K mode) In this mode, automatic camera shooting can Monitor be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance and so on as needed. Horizontal grip Set the mode dial to K . Vertical grip Press the K button to turn on the camera.

  • Page 15: Viewing Images

    Viewing images To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. Set the mode dial to q. Press fully 1/400 F3.5 2009.08.26 12:30 Image review screen Playback image To view images during shooting Frame number Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To return to shooting, either press the...

  • Page 16: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback Operations during movie playback (Single image erase) Volume: During playback, press AB. Fast-forward/rewind: Select with CD. Each time a button is pressed, the playback speed cycles through 2×, 20×, and standard Press the S button when the (1×) speed in the direction of the pressed playback image to be erased is button. displayed. Pause: Press the E button. ERASE 2008.10.26 12:30 100-0004 Elapsed time/ 00:12 /00:34 CANCEL MENU Total recording time During playback Press A to select [YES], and press...

  • Page 17: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes Shooting with automatic Using the best shooting mode settings ( h mode) for the scene ( mode) The camera automatically selects the best shooting mode for the scene from [PORTRAIT], Set the mode dial to . [LANDSCAPE], [NIGHT+PORTRAIT], [SPORT] and [MACRO]. This is a fully automatic mode that PORTRAIT allows you to take a picture suited to the scene by simply pressing the shutter button. Camera menu settings are not available in h mode. Set the mode dial to h . EXIT MENU The indicator changes to...
  • Page 18 Smoothing out skin tone and Shooting movies (n mode) texture (I mode) Audio is recorded simultaneously. The camera finds a person’s face and gives the skin a smooth, translucent look for taking the Set the mode dial to n. picture. A mode indicator Set the mode dial to I. I mode indicator 00:34 Using the zoom You cannot use the optical zoom while shooting a movie. Please use the [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 27) Point the camera toward the subject. Check the frame appearing around Press the shutter button halfway the face detected by the camera, and...

  • Page 19: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using the optical zoom Using the flash Pressing the zoom button adjusts the shooting The flash functions can be selected to best match range. the shooting conditions and render the desired image. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto (W) button (T) button Press the # button. AUTO FLASH AUTO AUTO Zoom bar Use CD to select the setting option, Optical zoom: 5× / Digital zoom: 5× and press the E button to set. Use of [IMAGE STABILIZER] (still images)/ [DIS MOVIE MODE] (movies) (p. 28) is Item...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness Shooting close-ups (Exposure compensation) (Macro shooting) The exposure value automatically set by the This function enables the camera to focus and camera can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain shoot subjects at close distances. a desired shot. This function is not available in the h shooting mode. Press the & button. Press the F button. EXPOSURE COMP. +0.3 & +0.7 +1.0 Use CD to select the setting option, Exposure compensation value and press the E button to set. Item Description Use ABCD to select the image...

  • Page 21: Information Display

    Using the self-timer Changing the shooting information display After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a time delay. The display of shooting information on the monitor can be changed to best match the situation; for Press the Y button. example, the information can be removed if there is a need for a clear view of the subject or a grid can be displayed to assit with precise composition. Press the g button. ● SELFTIMER The displayed shooting information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 8) Normal Histogram Use AB to select the setting option, 1600 1600 and press the E button to set. Item Description +2.0...

  • Page 22: Using The Func Menu

    Using the FUNC menu Quickly calling and using shooting functions The FUNC menu provides the following menu functions that can be quickly accessed, adjusted The following menu functions can be quickly called and set. and used. [WB] (p. 26) [ESP/n] (p. 27) ● • • [PANORAMA] (p. 29) [ISO] (p. 26) [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 25) • • ● [SHADOW ADJ] (p. 28) [DRIVE] (p. 26) • ● [MULTI WINDOW] (p. 22) Press the E button while ready to Press the H button. take a picture.

  • Page 23: Using Playback Features

    Using Playback Features Index view, calendar view, and Changing the image information close-up view display Index view and calendar view enable quick A set of shooting information displayed on the selection of a target image. Close-up view (up screen can be changed. to 10x magnification) allows checking of image details. Press the g button. ● The displayed image information changes in the order Press the zoom button. shown below each time the button is pressed. Normal No information Single-image view Closeup view 100-0004 2009.08.26 12:30 Histogram 2009.08.26 12:30 +2.0 +2.0...

  • Page 24: Playing Back Panorama Images

    Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] or [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] can be scrolled for viewing. [G PANORAMA] (p. 29) Select a panorama image during playback. “Viewing images” (p. 15) 100-0003 2009.08.26 12:30 Press the E button. Current viewing area To control panorama image playback Zoom in/Zoom out: Press the zoom button. Playback direction: Press ABCD to scroll in the direction of the pressed button. Pause: Press the E button. Restart scrolling: Press the E button. Stop playback: Press the  button.

  • Page 25: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode (h K  I A), settings can be adjusted. The icon next to indicates the position to adjust the mode dial to when setting functions. The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [A IMAGE QUALITY] IMAGE QUALITY : h K  I A Still images Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application 12M (3968×2976) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.).
  • Page 26 Adjusting to a natural color scheme [WB] Shooting pictures sequentially while the shutter button is held down [DRIVE] CAMERA MENU  WB CAMERA MENU  DRIVE : K  I A : K  Submenu 2 Application The camera automatically adjusts Submenu 2 Application AUTO the white balance according to the One frame is shot each time the shooting conditions. shutter button is pressed. For shooting outdoors under a clear Take sequential shots using the focus and brightness (exposure and white balance) set in the first frame. For shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky The camera takes sequential shots at a faster speed than in [j].
  • Page 27 Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Shooting at higher magnifications than Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] optical zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] CAMERA MENU  AF MODE CAMERA MENU  DIGITAL ZOOM : K  : K  I A Submenu 2 Application This is used for taking pictures of Submenu 2 Application people (The camera automatically Only optical zoom is used to zoom in detects a face and a frame appears.
  • Page 28 Reducing the blur caused by the camera For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may take some time to appear. shake when shooting [IMAGE STABILIZER] (still images) / When set to [ON], [ESP/n] (p. 27) is automatically fixed to [ESP], and [AF MODE] [DIS MOVIE MODE] (movies) (p. 27) is automatically fixed to [FACE CAMERA MENU  IMAGE STABILIZER / DETECT]. DIS MOVIE MODE Selecting a scene mode according to the : K  I A shooting situation [J SCENE MODE] SCENE MODE Submenu 2 Application...
  • Page 29 CAMERA 1 recording time taken before the shutter button releases the shutter. The shooting was pressed, to the memory card. functions are already preset to the ● optimum settings for panoramic The optical zoom and auto focus function are shooting. available during movie recording. Three frames are taken and Sound is not recorded. combined by the camera. The user COMBINE IN The AF target mark is not displayed. composes the shots using the guide CAMERA 2 frame and manually releases the Select [IMAGE SIZE] from [VGA] or [QVGA], shutter. and select [FRAME RATE] from [30fps] or [15fps]. The frames that were taken are combined into a panorama image using the OLYMPUS Master 2 COMBINE IN PC software from the provided CD-ROM. Pictures are taken in the last [ISO] or [J SCENE MODE] settings. (Excluding certain scene modes.) Not available in  mode (p. 17). The [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 25) setting cannot be changed. The focus, exposure (p. 20), zoom position (p. 19), and [WB] (p. 26) are locked at the first frame. The flash (p. 19) is fixed to $ (FLASH OFF) mode. “Playing back panorama images” (p. 24)
  • Page 30 Taking pictures with Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] 1 Press the shutter button to take the first 1 Use CD to specify at which edge the next frame. picture is to be connected. 2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second frame. Direction for combining the next frame Target mark CANCEL MENU Pointer 2 Press the shutter button to take the first CANCEL SAVE MENU frame. Screen when combining ● A guide frame appears as a reference. images from left to right Guide frame 3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and stop the camera where the Joint area pointer and target mark overlap.
  • Page 31 RESET 2 Press the shutter button to take the first : h K  I A frame, and then compose the second shot. ● Compose the shot using the guide frame so that the two adjacent frames overlap. Submenu 1 Application 3 Repeat Step 2 until the number of required Restores the following menu frames are taken, and then press the functions to the default settings: Flash (p. 19) • E button when done. Exposure compensation (p. 20) • When the g mark is displayed, you cannot Macro (p. 20) • continue shooting any further. Panorama Self-timer (p. 21) • shooting is possible for up to 10 frames. [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 25) • [G PANORAMA] (p. 29) Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for • [J SCENE MODE] (p. 28) • details on how to make panorama images. Shooting information display (p. 21) • Menu functions in [B CAMERA • MENU] (p. 25 to 31) The current settings are not changed.

  • Page 32: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions When the mode dial is set to q, settings can be adjusted during image playback. Playing back pictures automatically [G SLIDESHOW] SLIDESHOW Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application NORMAL/ NEXT PAGE 1/ NEXT PAGE 2/ ALL/STILL Selects, respectively, the content to be included FLIP/SWIVEL/ PICTURE/MOVIE/ OFF/1/2 in the slideshow, the type of transition effect used ZOOM UP/ CALENDAR between slides, and the background music options. SLIDE/FADER/ CHECKERBOARD/ BLINDS/RANDOM To start a slideshow The slideshow starts after confirming [BGM] settings and pressing the E button.
  • Page 33 Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Retouching the skin and eyes Changing the image size [Q] [F BEAUTY FIX] EDIT  Q BEAUTY FIX Submenu 2 Application Depending on the picture, the editing may not This saves a lower-resolution copy of C 640 × 480 be effective. the selected image for use in e-mail E 320 × 240 attachments and other applications. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application [CLEAR SKIN],...
  • Page 34 Changing the color tone of image Adding a calendar to an image [COLOR EDIT] [CALENDAR] EDIT  COLOR EDIT EDIT  CALENDAR Submenu 2 Application CALENDAR This changes the image to black Black & white and white. This changes the image to a sepia Sepia tone. This increases the color saturation of Saturation (hard) the image. This slightly increases the color Saturation (soft) saturation of the image. 1 Use CD to select an image, and press the E button. 2 Use CD to select a calendar. Use AB to Sepia select the image orientation, and then press COLOR EDIT the E button.
  • Page 35 Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Creating an index of 9 frames from a Protecting images [0] movie [INDEX] PLAYBACK MENU  0 EDIT  INDEX Protected images cannot be erased by [ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL ERASE] (p. 36), but all images are erased by INDEX [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 37). Submenu 2 Application Images can be erased. Images are protected so that they cannot be erased except by BACK MENU formatting of the internal memory/...
  • Page 36 Erasing images [K ERASE] Adding sound to still images [R] ERASE PLAYBACK MENU  R Before erasing, check that no important data is Submenu 2 Application left in the internal memory or card. The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back Submenu 1 Application the image. This is useful for recording Images are individually selected and notes or comments about the image. SEL. IMAGE erased. No sound is recorded. All images in the internal memory or ALL ERASE card are erased. 1 Use CD to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound When erasing pictures in the internal memory, source. do not insert the card into the camera. When erasing pictures from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. To individually select and erase images [SEL.

  • Page 37: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Other Camera Settings These settings can be made from the shooting mode top menu or playback mode top menu. Erasing data completely Changing the display language [W] [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] SETUP  W SETUP  MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT “Changing the display language” (p. 13) Before formatting, check that no important data Submenu 2 Application is left in the internal memory or card. The language for the menus and Non-Olympus cards and cards that have been Languages error messages displayed on the formatted by a computer must be formatted monitor is selected. with this camera before use. The available languages vary depending on the country Submenu 2 Application and/or region where the camera was purchased. Completely erases the image data in the internal memory or card Setting the startup display screen and (including protected images).
  • Page 38 Selecting the menu screen color and background [MENU COLOR] SETUP  MENU COLOR Submenu 2 Application NORMAL/COLOR 1/ Selects the menu screen color or background image according to your preference. COLOR 2/COLOR 3 Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] SETUP  SOUND SETTINGS Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Submenu 4 Application SOUND TYPE Selects the operating sound and volume of the BEEP OFF (No sound)/ camera buttons (except the shutter button). VOLUME LOW/HIGH SOUND TYPE 1/2/3 SHUTTER SOUND...

  • Page 39: File Name

    Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Resetting the file names of pictures Adjusting the CCD and adjusting the [FILE NAME] image processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] SETUP  FILE NAME SETUP  PIXEL MAPPING Folder name Folder name File name This function has already been adjusted at DCIM 100OLYMP Pmdd0001.jpg factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed...
  • Page 40 Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Setting the date and time for another time zone [DUALTIME] SETUP  s SETUP  DUALTIME When [DUALTIME] is set to [ON], the date and To adjust the monitor brightness time set here are used in image file names, 1 Use AB to adjust the brightness while dated prints and other data. viewing the screen, and then press the E button. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Switches to the date and — time set in [X]. The date and time settings (Proceeds to from [DUALTIME] are used the setting in file names, dated prints screen...
  • Page 41 Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Selecting the video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT] SETUP  VIDEO OUT The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. Submenu 2 Application NTSC The camera is compatible with TVs in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and others. The camera is compatible with TVs in Europe, China and others. The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. To play back camera images on a TV 1 Connect the TV and camera.

  • Page 42: Printing

    Printing Direct printing (PictBridge Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer, you can print images directly Multi-connector without using a computer. To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer D button to the printer’s instruction manual. PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. The printing modes, paper sizes, and other USB cable (supplied) parameters that can be set with the camera vary depending on the printer that is used. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. For details on the available paper types, loading paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Printing images at the printer’s standard settings [EASY PRINT] EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT Display the image to be printed on the...

  • Page 43: The E Button

    Changing the printer’s settings Use AB to select [SIZE] (Submenu for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] 3), and press D. If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, the [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/ Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY SHEET] are set to the printer’s standard. PRINT] (p. 42), and press the E button. PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD STANDARD EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT...
  • Page 44 2 Use AB to select [OK], and press the Use CD to select an image. E button. Press A to make a [SINGLE PRINT] reservation for the displayed image. Press B to make detailed printer settings for the current image. CANCEL To make detailed printer settings 1 Use ABCD to make settings and press BACK MENU the E button.
  • Page 45 Single-frame print reservations To cancel printing [<] 1 Press the E button while [TRANSFERRING] is displayed. 2 Select [CANCEL] using AB and then Set the mode dial to q, and then press the E button. press the  button to display the top menu. Use ABCD to select [ L PRINT ORDER], and press the E button. TRANSFERRING PRINT PRINT ORDER...
  • Page 46 Use AB to select the [X] (date Use AB to select either [<] or [U], and press the E button. print) screen option, and press the E button. PRINT ORDER SETTING Submenu 2 Application PRINT ORDERED This prints the image only. This prints the image with the DATE RESET shooting date.

  • Page 47: Using Olympus Master 2

    ● The monitor is off. When [MTP] is set for the submenu that ● The lens is retracted. appears by pressing D after selecting [PC] in Step 3, images cannot be transferred to a Connect the camera to a computer. computer using OLYMPUS Master 2. ● The camera automatically turns on. Starting OLYMPUS Master 2 Multi-connector Double-click the OLYMPUS Master 2 icon. USB cable (supplied) Windows appears on the desktop. Macintosh appears in the OLYMPUS Master 2 folder. ● Browse window appears after starting the software. When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started for the EASY PRINT first time after installation, “Default Settings” CUSTOM PRINT and “Registration” screens will appear. Follow...

  • Page 48: Without Using Olympus Master

    Operating OLYMPUS Master 2 When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, a Quick Start Guide will appear on the screen to help you become familiar with the software. If the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click in the toolbar to show the Guide. For details on the operation, refer to the help guide of the software. Transferring and saving images without using OLYMPUS Master 2 This camera is compatible with the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer and save the image data on your computer while the camera and the computer are connected. System requirements Windows : Windows 2000 Professional/ XP Home Edition/ XP Professional/Vista Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later On a computer running Windows Vista, if [MTP] is set for the submenu that appears by pressing D after selecting [PC] in Step 3 of “Connecting the camera to a computer” (p. 47), Windows Photo Gallery will become available.

  • Page 49: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips ● If the camera does not work as intended, or if an With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may increase, resulting in automatic shutdown. If error message is displayed on the screen, and you this occurs, remove the battery from the camera and are unsure of what to do, refer to the information wait until the camera has suffi ciently cooled. The below to fix the problem(s). camera’s external temperature may also increase during use, however this is normal and does not Troubleshooting indicate malfunction. Monitor “It is difficult to see the image on the Battery monitor.” “The camera does not work even when ● battery is installed.” Condensation may have formed inside the monitor. ●...

  • Page 50: Error Message

    Error message Battery problem BATTERY Charge the battery. When one of the messages below is displayed EMPTY on the monitor, check the corrective action. Connection problem Connect the camera and computer Error message Corrective action or printer correctly. Card problem CONNECTION Insert a new card. CARD ERROR Card problem Printer problem Use a computer to cancel the read- Load paper into the printer. WRITE only setting. NO PAPER PROTECT Internal memory problem > Printer problem Insert a card.

  • Page 51: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that When objects are at different you envision, refer to the information below. distances Focusing “Focusing on the subject” ● Fast-moving object Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture. “Pressing the shutter button halfway” (p. 14) When the subject is not in the ● Set [AF MODE] (p. 27) to [iESP]. center of the frame ● Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus is difficult In the following cases, after focusing on an object...

  • Page 52: Image Quality

    Exposure (brightness) Image quality “Taking pictures with the right brightness” “Taking sharper pictures” ● ● Taking pictures of a subject against a backlight Taking pictures with the optical zoom A face against the backlight is brightened. Avoid using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 27) to take pictures. ● [SHADOW ADJ] (p. 22, 28) Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity ●...
  • Page 53 Playback/Editing tips Playback “Playing images in the internal memory or card” ● Remove the card when playing images in the internal memory ● “Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera” (p. 11) ● “Using the microSD card/microSDHC card (sold separately)” (p. 12) Editing “Erasing the sound recorded to a still image” ● Record over the sound with silence when playing back the image [R] (Add sound to still images) (p. 36)

  • Page 54: Appendix

    Appendix Camera care Battery and charger This camera uses one Olympus lithium-ion • Exterior battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is • batteries can be used. very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and CAUTION: wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth There is a risk of explosion if the battery and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used is replaced with the incorrect battery type. the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in Dispose of the used battery following the clean water and wrung well. instructions. “Battery Handling Precautions” (p. 60) Monitor Power consumption by the camera varies • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. • depending on which functions are used. During the conditions described below, power is • Lens consumed continuously and the battery becomes Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, • then wipe gently with a lens cleaner. exhausted quickly. The zoom is used repeatedly. •...

  • Page 55: Using Your Charger Abroad

    Readout/recording process of the card Never open the battery/card compartment Index area cover or unplug the USB cable while the (Notes can be filled in camera is reading or writing data, which is here) indicated by blinking of the card access lamp. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card Contact area unusable. (Contact section of the card with the internal camera terminal) Card access lamp Do not touch the contact area directly. Cards compatible with this camera xD-Picture Card (16MB to 2GB) (TypeH/M/M+/Standard) Using a new card Before using a non-Olympus card or a card that was used for another purpose in a computer or other device, use [MEMORY FORMAT]/ [FORMAT] (p. 37) to format the card. Checking the image saving location The current memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback.
  • Page 56 Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card Still pictures Number of storable still pictures COMPRES- Internal memory Using a 1GB xD-Picture Card IMAGE SIZE SION With sound Without sound With sound Without sound D 3968×2976 H 2560×1920...

  • Page 57: Using A Microsd Attachment

    Using a microSD Attachment SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use the bundled microSD Attachment CAUTION with Olympus digital cameras that do not RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK support it. Do not use it with other brands of DO NOT OPEN digital cameras, computers, printers and other CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL devices that support xD-Picture Card media. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Doing so may damage the pictures taken and/ NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. or cause the device to malfunction. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. If the microSD card cannot be removed, do not use force. Contact authorized distributors/ An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle service centers. alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation Cards compatible with this camera provided with the product. microSD card/microSDHC card DANGER...

  • Page 58: General Precautions

    • cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol small children, etc.) at close range. cleaner or any type of organic solvent to clean this You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the • product. faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss Attachments — For your safety and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended of vision. by Olympus. • Keep young children and infants away from the Water and Moisture — For precautions on products camera. with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing Always use and store the camera out of the • sections. reach of young children and infants to prevent the Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount following dangerous situations which could cause the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or serious injury: bracket.

  • Page 59: Battery Handling Precautions

    Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. • Do not leave the camera in places where it may DANGER be subject to extremely high temperatures. The camera uses a lithium-ion battery specified Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in • • by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified some circumstances, cause the camera to catch charger. Do not use any other chargers. fire. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as Never heat or incinerate batteries. a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to •...

  • Page 60: Lcd Monitor

    Caution for Usage Environment Battery Handling Precautions To protect the high-precision technology contained This camera uses a lithium-ion battery specified by • • in this product, never leave the camera in the places Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. listed below, no matter if in use or storage: If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera • contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with Places where temperatures and/or humidity are • a dry cloth before use. high or go through extreme changes, such as Always charge a battery when using it for the first in direct sunlight, at beaches, in locked cars or • time, or if it has not been used for a long period. near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or When operating the camera with battery power at humidifiers. • low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare In sandy or dusty environments. • battery as warm as possible. A battery that has run Near flammable items or explosives. • down at low temperatures may be restored after it is In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. • warmed at room temperature. When using products with weatherproof designs, The number of pictures you can take may vary •...

  • Page 61: Legal And Other Notices

    Legal and Other Notices For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies Olympus makes no representations or warranties • with the European requirements for safety, health, regarding any damages or benefit expected by using environment and customer protection. “CE” mark this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, cameras are intended for sales in Europe. which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product. This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex Olympus makes no representations or warranties • IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical regarding any damages or any benefit expected by and electronic equipment in the EU countries. using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic picture data. refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this Disclaimer of Warranty product. Olympus makes no representations or warranties, • either expressed or implied, by or concerning any This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive content of these written materials or software, and in 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of of waste batteries in the EU countries.
  • Page 62 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. When this Warranty Certificate is not returned • xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark. • with the product. microSD is a trademark of the SD Association. • When any alterations whatsoever are made All other company and product names are registered • to the Warranty Certificate regarding the year, trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective month and date of purchase, the customer’s owners. name, the dealer’s name and the serial number. The standards for camera file systems referred to When proof of purchase is not presented with • in this manual are the “Design rule for Camera File this Warranty Certificate. system/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan 4 This Warranty applies to the product only; the Electronics and Information Technology Industries Warranty does not apply to any other accessory Association (JEITA). equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5 Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses, films, other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    : AVI Motion JPEG Movie : Internal memory Memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 2 GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard) microSD card/microSDHC card (when using the included microSD Attachment) : 12,000,000 pixels No. of effective pixels : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 12,700,200 pixels (gross) Image pickup device : Olympus lens 6.3 to 31.5 mm, f3.5 to 5.6 Lens (equivalent to 36 to 180 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Photometric system : 4 to 1/2000 sec. Shutter speed : 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (W), 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) to ) (T) (normal) Shooting range 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to ) (W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode) 0.03 m (1.2 in.) to 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) (W only) (super macro mode) : 2.7" TFT color LCD display, 230,000 dots...
  • Page 64 Lithium-ion battery (LI-42B) : Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Product type : DC 3.7 V Standard voltage : 740 mAh Standard capacity : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Battery life Operating environment : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (charging)/ Temperature -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C to 35 °C (-4 °F to 95 °F) (storage) : 31.5 mm (W) × 39.5 mm (H) × 6.0 mm (D) (1.2 × 1.6 × 0.2 in.) Dimensions : Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz) Weight Battery charger (LI-41C) : LI-41CAA/LI-41CAB/LI-41CBA/LI-41CBB Model No. : AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) Power requirements : DC 4.2 V, 600 mA Output...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index AF MODE ......... p. 27 EASY PRINT ........p. 42 AF target mark ........p. 14 EDIT ........p. 5, 33, 35, 53 Aperture value ........p. 14 ERASE A/V cable ........p. 2, 41 Single image erase ....p. 16 SEL. IMAGE ......p. 36 ALL ERASE ....... p. 36 Error message ........p. 50 Backlight boost ......... p. 22 ESP/n ..........p. 27 BACKUP ........... p. 37 ESP ........... p. 27 Battery ......p. 10, 11, 52, 54 Exposure...........
  • Page 66 SOUND SETTINGS ......p. 38 SPARKLE EYE ......... p. 33 SPOT (AF MODE) ......p. 27 NTSC ..........p. 41 Spot n (ESP/n) ......p. 27 Strap ..........p. 10 Number of storable pictures....p. 56 SUPER MACRO ....... p. 20 OLYMPUS Master 2 ....p. 2, 29 48 Optical zoom ........p. 19 USB Cable ......p. 2, 42, 47 VIDEO OUT ........p. 41 PAL ........... p. 41 PANORAMA ........p. 29 Volume ........p. 16, 38 PERFECT FIX ........p. 32 PictBridge .........
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