Olympus CAMEDIA C-740 manual

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    OLYMPUS CAM DIA DIGITAL CAMERA C-740 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions Explanation of how to downtoad images between your digital camera and PC[...]

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    OLYMPUS ilTAL CAMERA Ultra Zoom !FERENCE MANUAL i i ii!_i • 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[...]

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    For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-740 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number :631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This [...]

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    Contents P.4 Names of parts P._0 Specifications P.t84 .................. Glossary of terms P186 Index P189 3J[...]

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    Contents .......................................... 4 Names of parts .................................... 10 Camera ....................................... 10 Viewfinder and monitor indications .................. 12 How to use this manual .............................. 16 1 Getting started 17 Attaching the strap .................................. 1[...]

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    Con_n_ If correct focus cannot be obtained ..................... 49 Using the Focus Lock function ..................... 49 Subjects that are difficult to focus on ................ 50 Recording movies _, ............................... 51 Zoom ............................................ 53 Using the optical zoom ........................... 53 DIGIT[...]

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    Con_n_ Sequential shooting E_ Hl[:_j] AFI:::_j3 BKT ........... 83 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting E_ HIES3 AF_ ......................... 83 Auto bracketing BKT ........................... 84 PANORAMA - Panorama shooting ..................... 86 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 ..............[...]

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    Contents Slideshow _[aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa_ .................................... !13 Viewing movies [] ............................... 114 Editing movies .................................... 116 INDEX - Creating an index ....................... 116 EDIT- Editing a movie .......................... !18 Playback on a TV ................................. 120[...]

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    Contents Measurement units m/ft ........................... 150 VIDEO OUT - Video output selection .................. 15! 9 Print setting 152 How to print pictures ............................... 152 All-frame reservation ,E_ ........................... !54 Single-frame reservation ,B, ......................... 156 Trimming ,B, ....................[...]

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    Camera lever (W/T._;;_O,) IL_'P 53,110, 111 P.46 IL_5 ' P.42 Self-timer lamp E_'P82 E_c'P 55 elet E_'P 17 Lens I I Video OUT jack _r_l/ USB connector _ DC-IN jack IL_ "P.20 -- Connector cover I_ 'P.20, 120 10[...]

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    Names of parts --Viewfinder [L6'P.12, 30.46 --Diopter adjustment dial _6'P30 (_) [L_5 ' P 82 button (/6 >) IL%'P.126 • @ "P.75, 80 (r_) IL%" P.154 F' P.55 , Flash mode button (_) E_'P.55 ?iiFi:;?? Si -- Arrow pad (_ _@@) E_' P.32 (@) E_ 'P.32 --Monitor button (QUICK VIEW @) I_ 'P.46, 109 P[...]

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    Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting atlows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set to ON are shown below IL_'<'lnformation display '_ (P.141) IShootinq modes 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 Stitl picture Movie Item 3hooting modes 2 Shu[...]

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    Names of parts Item Indications Ref Page 10 =lash rnode _>, _, (_, _SLOW1, P.55 _,_.SLOWl, _ SLOW2 11 =lash intensity control _ -2.0 - +20 P.62 12 Drive "--1, O, HII_, AFI_, BKT P.83 13 Self-timer _ P.82 14 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.91 15 Resolution 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, P.92 340 x 480,320 x 240 etc. 16 _,F target mark ] P.46[...]

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    Names of parts OPlayback mode 1 2 3 1 2 3 ,_1_, 4- I Stitl picture Movie item indications Ref Page 1 Battery check _(_], J(_ P.15 2 _rint reservation, ,4_ x 10 P154 Number of prints Pl14 Movie 3 =rotect _ P125 4 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.9I 5 Resolution 2048 x 1536, 1280 × 960, P.92 640 x 480,320 x 240 etc. 6 _,perture value F28 - F8.0[...]

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    Names of parts • The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from Note those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function OMemory gauge Battery check The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, th[...]

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    Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here Follow the arrows to perform menu operations -- For details on operating procedures, see "How to use the menus" (P.33) ]l.']I _'.al _ d _ I _',_. " ] [his function _djusts the shar_)ness of the image 1 | In the top menu, select MODE | ._----_ -- MENU PICTURE t °oo,r.++ [...]

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    Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight. Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring. 3 Thread one end of the strap (_) through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera. 4 Thread the end of the str[...]

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    1 • The monitor is off • The vtewfinder is off. ¢) • The Iens is not extended to 5' 2 Slidethe battery compartment lock from _ to (_. to C. This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. i mportant • CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged ?[...]

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    Loading the batteries 5 Close the battery compartment cover, then press it down _) and slide it in the direction shown (_. • Press the center of the cover, as it may be difficult to close propedy by pressing the edge. • Make sure the cover is closed securely. 6 Slide the battery compartment lock from (_ to 8. ¢) _e U) $, _e 0. • If the camer[...]

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    I! "2 Loading the batteries Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery or AC adapter can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation. OCR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable) Since the CR-V3 tithium battery pack has a long service [...]

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    Loading the batteries Note If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the image data may be lost or damaged You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC • Do not remove or toad the batteries or connect [...]

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    "Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures Card basics The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easity be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC @ Index area ¢) ro You can write down the card[...]

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    Inserting a card Insert the card in the appropriate direction, • Insert the card while keeping it straight. • The card will stop with a click when it is inserted all the way to the end. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. • If the card is not inserted alt the way, data ma[...]

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    1 Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. 2 Press the power switch. 5' • The power turns on and the tens m extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than t-_q. The m viewfinder turns on _" • When the mode dial is set to I-_-1, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor[...]

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    Power Ol?/O_f Startup/Shutdown screen You can register a picture that witl be displayed on the monitor when turning the camera on or off (P 146) Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting) If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automaticaIly If there is no card in the camera or a car[...]

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    5' You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. Power switch 2 Press _. • The top menu i[...]

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    Selecting a language 5 Press _ to select I_, then press _). 6 Press _ to select a language, then press _. 7 Press _ again to exit the menu, 8 To turn the camera off, press the power switch. Power switch button 2, j[...]

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    G) tD 5' _a tD 1 Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Press @. • The top menu is displayed 3 Press _) on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Power switch Mode dial Arrow pad OK button 4 Press @_ to select the SETUP tab, then press _). Press @_ to select _), then press _). • The green frame moves to the [...]

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    Setting the date and time 6 Press _ to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/ Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/ Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press _). • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D. 7 Press _ to set the year, then _) to move to the mo[...]

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    tD 5' tD To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera Set the mode dial to _ and press the power switch. • The camera and the viewflnder turn on 2 While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial. Power switch Turn the dial until the [...]

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    Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash Horizontal grip Vertical grip Top vmw Do not hold this part of the len[...]

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    c {.Q 3 When you turn on the camera and press @, the top menu is displayed on the monitor (or viewfinder) The functions of this camera are set from the menus This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens The top menu is displayed. + • [ ) Top menu iii! /_-_;,L_,,, Use th...... pad to (_'_' "" select a menu[...]

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    1 Press @ to display the top 2 Press _'_ to select menu Press _). a tab, then press _). Top menu CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab Press (_ to c return to the _. = tab selection screen. .._ 3 SETUP tab continued overleaf 33 ![...]

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    How to use the menus 3 Press _'@ to select an item, then press _) .4 Press _@to select a setting. Press @ to complete setting Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting status C (£1 tD 3 tD 0 (}or© The green frame _lr t '_' To return to select moves to the an item, press (_ selected item or • Not all items can be selecte[...]

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    eShootinq modes mode [] _;_ A/S/M P modes (Factory default setting) mode Selects a shooting mode from r"q (single-frame shooting). (sequential shooting), H I!_ (high speed sequential shooiing), AFE_j3 (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing) C 5" ¢tD == 3, j[...]

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    Shortcut menus OPlayback mode still picture Movie m i!i!! liiii 5' == <_ TIPS ................................ • The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than E'_F_ I_'"setting the shortcut menu" (P 134) 36[...]

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    The MODE MENU has 4 tabs Press ,:i_Gz_ to select a tab and display the associated menu items. eShootinq modes Iso A/S/M _]_1/2/3/4 [] _SLOW NOISE REDUCTION MULTI METERING Setects a shooting mode from r-1 (single-frame shooting), E_ (sequential DRIVE shooting), 141E_ (high speed sequential shooting), AFE:_] (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bra[...]

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    Mode Menus AF AREA tNFO [] DIGITAL ZOOM Extends the maximum optical zoom, P54 making possible up to approx. 30x zoom. Keeps the image in focus at all times FULLTIME AF without having to press the shutter P69 button halfway. AF MODE Setects the auto focus method (iESP or P68 SPOT) s,_ Allows pictures to be taken as close as 3 P81 cm/1.2" from t[...]

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    Mode Menus ALL RESET e_ PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the P128 ]ower. Selects a language for on-screen display. P26 Sets the picture displayed on the monitor P 146 when the power is turned on and off ....................... Selects whether to display pictures on P 143 the monito[...]

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    Mode Menus • Playback mode 3 == Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new fite Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. ,1 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback Selects whether to keep the current ALL RESET camera settings when you turn off the P128 )ower. 8 rT'=q Selects a language for on-screen P26 display.[...]

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    Mode Menus Setects the number of frames in the index display. Turns the beep sound used for button operations and warnings on and off C 5" 3[...]

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    The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on r Mode dial i Setting-related modes Situation-related[...]

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    Shootmg modes you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. Landscape+Portrait shooting Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of you[...]

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    Shooting modes Setting-related modes P Program shooting AIiows you to take stitl pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. A/S/M Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode diat is set to A/S/M, the foItowing items can be set with the[...]

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    Shootmg modes Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving action without blur The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually To check the exposure, refer[...]

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    o 5' You can take still pictures using either the viewflnder or the monitor I 1 Mode dial Set the mode dial to _ _'_ _'_, I_ A. [] [] _yT A/S/M P and press the power switch. _- '"Power on/off' (P24) • The viewfinder turns on on, Decide the composition of the picture. Shutter button Mode dial Flash lever _ button Powe[...]

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    Taking still pictures 3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus, • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp tights (focus lock). • The AF target mark moves to the focused position • The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode) • _ btinks to warn of [...]

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    o £ 5' ¢Q 13" Taking still pictures The viewfinder or monitor turns off automatically --_ If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the viewfinder and monitor turn off automatically Operate the shutter button or zoom tever to turn the viewfinder or monitor on. IL_'"SLEEP - Sleep Timer" (P 144) To adjust the brightness[...]

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    When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughty the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as expIained below Using the Focus Lock function J Mode dial 1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on. • When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the [...]

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    If correct focus cannot be obtained 4 Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button TIPS ................................ The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. I£-@_"AE LOCK - Locking the exposure" (P78) Fix the focus position. lY.q_"AF LOCK - Locking the focus" ([...]

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    This function allows you to record movies. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject changes, correct focusing and exposure are maintained continuousIy. The sound connot be recorded. I 1 Mode dial Set the mode dial to _ and press the power switch. _- '"Power on/off' (P24) • The viewfinder turns on ?[...]

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    o o 5' ¢Q 13- Recording movies /,'!_ • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop ..... rapidty during recording Try using the card again after formatting it Note with your camera lY.@'"CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards" (P139) • if FULLTIME AF is set to OFF, the focus is locked when the shutter button is[...]

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    Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possibte at 10x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm- 380 mm on a 35 mm camera) By combining the opticat zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 30x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications Stabilize the camera with [...]

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    Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom I Discode modO _ _ _ _' _SiMI p i 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) DIGITAL ZOOM --) ON, and press O. I:L_g'"How to use the menus" (P.33) Zoom lever ml o £ 5' ¢Q 13" • Press O again to exit the menu. Mode dial In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM --) ON, a[...]

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    Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve You can also adjust the amount of fight emitted using the flash intensity controt J Mode dial I Push the flash lever up. ((I)) • The flash pops up. (_?) 2 Set the flash mode by repeatedly pressing _. • The flash mode changes in the sequence shown betow [...]

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    Flash shooting 3 Press the shutter button halfway, ;mark • In conditions where the flash witt fire, lights 4 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. "33 Flash working range W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 45 m (1.0 ft to 14.8 ft) T (max.) : Approx. 1.2 m to 35 m (3.9 ft to 11.5 ft) Function restrictions according to mode mode _&apos[...]

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    Flash shoo_ng _._ TIPS ................................ The _ (flash standby) indication blinks. --_ The flash is charging Wait until _ goes off Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) --_.When _ (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level This helps prevent camera shake proble[...]

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    Flash shooting • Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in tow tight or backlight conditions To shoot a subject with backiight, position the AF target mark over the subject. ORed-eye reduction flash (<_) The Iight from the flash may make the subject's eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode signi[...]

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    Flash shooing • Flash off (<_)) The flash does not fire even in Iow light conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural- looking twilight or night scene. • Since a stow shutter speed is automatically selecte[...]

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    Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) _SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, tile flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out The slowes[...]

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    I Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) _SLOW --) _SLOWl, <_>_,SLOW, _SLOW2, and press O, IL_'"How to use the menus" (P33) • Press @ again to exit the menu. .lj[...]

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    in 5_ You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include smalI subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps I Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select[...]

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    Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to A/S/M. I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU -) CAMERA -) A/S/M -) A, S or M, and press O. _6'"How to use the menus" (P.33) • Press O again to exit the menu. Arrow pad O 5" I.Q 63j[...]

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    I Mode dial 1 Select A mode. I£_'"A/S/M mode _ (P.63) Press _ to set the aperture value. ,g_ : The aperture vaiue increases : The aperture value decreases Q. < _a o Q. o 5' If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps (When the aperture value is display[...]

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    I Mode dial 1 Select S mode, I£_'"A/S/M mode '_ (P.63) Press _ to set the shutter speed, : Sets a faster shutter speed. : Sets a slower shutter speed If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions Take the following steps (When the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will provide [...]

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    I .odod,a, 1 Select M mode, E_'"A/S/M mode" (P.63) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed, _) : The aperture vatue increases (_ : The aperture value decreases : Sets a faster shutter speed. : Sets a slower shutter speed • When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from -3.0 to +30 EV)[...]

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    When you use _yr£ mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. You can aIso save the settings you are currently using. You can create and save up to 4 different patterns. E6'"MY MODE[...]

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    < o o 5' AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark I 1 Mode dial [...]

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    Focusing applications FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button hatfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots I Mode dial )_t_J-_!_::i_y_S/M P 1 In the top menu, select MODE[...]

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    o o o 5" Focusing applications AF AREA - Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark I 1 Mode dial Set the AF mode to SPOT, E_'"AF MODE - Changing the focus range" (P68) In the top menu, select MODE MENU -> CAMERA -> AF AREA, and pr[...]

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    Focusing applications AF LOCK - Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the AEL/_] in advance enables easy locking of the focus. I 1 Mode dial Register the AF lock function on AEL/_, I£_ '"Setting the custom button" (P 131 ) Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press AEL/E_q, Shutter butt[...]

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    Focusing applications _._ TIPS ................................ How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF memory) -> Hotd down AEL/_] for more than 1 AF memory mark second The AF memory mark appears. When the mark appears, the tocked focus is memorized. To cancel AF memory, press AEL/_] again AF lock was canceled. -> Do not operate any [...]

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    Focusing applications Manualfocus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. I 1 Mode dial Hold down _ for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press (_ to select MF, Press _ to set the focus distance. • During operation, the area you are focusing on is enlarged This lets you c[...]

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    Focusing applications 4 Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set eTo cancel manual focus 1 Hold down @ for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen. 2 Press _) to select AF, then press @. • Manual focus is canceled TIPS ................................ _: How to shoot while keeping the same f[...]

  • Page 76

    There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject Digital ESP metering Spot metering Multi-metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimaI exposure regardIess of the background light 12@'P.75[...]

  • Page 77

    < tD 5" ¢Q Metering MULTI METERING I Moded,o, 1 When using the camera in the ,_/QD Macro/Spot button A/S/M mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M, IL_-'"A/S/M mode '_ (P.63) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on AEL/_, set AE lock to the button lY.4_'"Setting t[...]

  • Page 78

    Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing AEL/_] twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added The average for the 2 metering points. The average is aIways shown at the center of the bar The reading with AEL/_ [...]

  • Page 79

    This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then press AEL/4 t[...]

  • Page 80

    AE LOCK - Locking the exposure 3 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp tights • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed haIfway 4 Press the shutter button fully. • AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot. During AE lock. AEL is dis[...]

  • Page 81

    Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft, T: 1 2 m/39 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the _ mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2 8" to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with your subject. If th[...]

  • Page 82

    This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1 6" x 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the sW_ mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed I Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MEN[...]

  • Page 83

    This function tets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for seft-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph I 1 Mode dial Select _ by repeatedly pressing • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode [...]

  • Page 84

    There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF Drive mode I-q : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pr[...]

  • Page 85

    Sequen#alshoo#ng 2 Take the picture. • Press the shutter button futly and keep it pressed The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button • During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the viewfinder and monitor. < o tD o £ Auto bracketing BKT Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting[...]

  • Page 86

    Sequential shooting 2 Select the exposure differential. Press _'_ to select +0.3, -+0.7 or -+1.0, then press _. Select the number of shots. Press _>_ to select x3 or xS, then press @, • Press O repeatedly until the menu disappears Take the picture. • Press the shutter button futly and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictur[...]

  • Page 87

    You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards (xD-Picture Card) Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU -> CAMERA -> PANORAMA, and press _), I:L_'"How to use t[...]

  • Page 88

    PANORAMA - Panorama shooting 3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take pictures. • Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture Do not setect an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. • You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama shooting is possibie for up to[...]

  • Page 89

    This function aItows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture• I 1 C. ,< _ 2 Q. o 5' Mode dial in the top menu, select MODE MENU -> CAMERA -> 2 IN 1, and press _), _- '"How to use the menus" (P33) • The 2 IN 1 picture mo[...]

  • Page 90

    2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures /,!_ • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential ..... shooting modes are not available. Note • To cancet 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press @ The first shot wilt not be saved • Operating the mode diat wiIt exit 2 IN 1 picture mode. • if the camera enters slee[...]

  • Page 91

    < o o 5' This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone WHITE BOARD Pictures are in btack and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read. BLACK BOARD Pictures[...]

  • Page 92

    You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc) For details of the different record modes, resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on the next page. The numbers in the table are approximate. Recor[...]

  • Page 93

    Record mode Still Picture Record Modes Record File mode Resolution Compression format 2048 x 1536 m 2048 x 1360 1600 x 1200 TIFF Uncompressed TIFF 1280 × 960 1024 x 768 640 × 480 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360 Low SHQ ENLARGE SIZE compression 3200 x 2400 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360 HQ NORMAL ENLARGE SIZE 3200 x 2400 HiGH JPEG 1600 x 1200 -- NORMAL SQ1 HiGH [...]

  • Page 94

    Record mode /,!_ • The card memory capacity listed in the tabte is approximate. ..... The number of remaining pictures may change according to the Note subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are era[...]

  • Page 95

    Record mode 2 Press @_ to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press _). 3 Press _ to select the resolution. If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, press _) after choosing the resolution, then choose HIGH or NORMAL by pressing _. 4 Press _. • Press O again to exit the menu. /,_ TIPS ................................ _=&ap[...]

  • Page 96

    Record mode 3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without tosing the image borders When m is activated, the resoIution is 2048 x 1360 pixels, m resolution can be selected in the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode resolution is not available in _ or _ mode. ENLARGE SIZ[...]

  • Page 97

    The higher the ISO vatue, the greater the camera's light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in tow light conditions. However, higher vaIues also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance. AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light conditions and the subject [...]

  • Page 98

    This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±20 in 1/3 steps When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor[...]

  • Page 99

    Color reproduction differs depending on the tight conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten tighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced wilI be stightly different for each. By setting the WB (white baIance), you can achieve more natural-looking coIors I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU [...]

  • Page 100

    White balance Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light Press _'@ to select one of the following settings, then press @. Press @ again to exit the menu For shooting on a sunny day For shooting on a cloudy day For shooting under a tungsten light (3000K)' . For shooting under a daylight fluore[...]

  • Page 101

    White balance 2 Press @. • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu • To cancel one-touch white balance, press @ button One-touch white balance > 3 Press @ repeatedly to exit the O. = menu. ¢Q .._ /! • When setting the white balance by pointing tile camera at a sheet of r_ white paper, the correct setting may not b[...]

  • Page 102

    White balance White balance adjustment I_ This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) J-_--_, and press _). IL6'"How to use the menus" (P33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen The color becomes bluer each t[...]

  • Page 103

    This function adjusts the sharpness of the image I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) SHARPNESS, and press _), IL_'"How to use the menus" (P33) tD §- tD Press _ to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. • To increase the sharpness (+) : Press G_, The image contours are emphasized, making the image appea[...]

  • Page 104

    This function adjusts the contrast of images For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) CONTRAST, and press _. IL_'"How to use the menus" (P33) Press _ to adjust the contrast between +5[...]

  • Page 105

    This function adjusts the color depth I Mode did, 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) PICTURE --) SATURATION, and press _). [L_'"How to use the menus" (P33) O. eo §- .o N Q. eo N o Press _ to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. • To increase the saturation (+) : Press _ Colors become darker and more intense • To reduce [...]

  • Page 106

    This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual Noise reduction can on[...]

  • Page 107

    During shooting and playback, you can disptay a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the monitor or viewfinder. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure controt when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures The histogram display can be s[...]

  • Page 108

    Histogram display I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) [] --) ON or OFF, and press @. IL_'"How to use the menus" (P33) • When ON is selected, the histogram is displayed • Press @ again to exit the menu. , Mode dial Press _ in the top menu. E_'"How to use the menus" (P33) • The histogram [...]

  • Page 109

    I Mode dial Set the mode dial to [] and press the power switch, E_'"Power on/off' (P24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Power switch Arrow pad 1< 13" o 2 use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back Displays the p revious_'____ Di[...]

  • Page 110

    Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function tets you ptay back pictures white the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW I 1 Mode dial Press @ twice quickly (double- click) while in the shootin[...]

  • Page 111

    Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 35 or 4 times. I 1 Mode Select the still picture you want to Zoom lever enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with _. Pull the zoom lever toward T (Q,). • Each time you putl the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture i[...]

  • Page 112

    This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16 IL_- '"SeIecting the number of pictures" (P.112) I Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward W (_;;_). Zoom lever • Use the arrow pad to select the picture (_ : Moves to the pre[...]

  • Page 113

    Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16 I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP -) [] -) 4, 9 or 16, and press @. • Press @ again to exit the menu. _6'"How to use the menus" (P33) ,< 13- o 112[...]

  • Page 114

    This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another Only the first frame of movies is played back. I Mode dial 1 Select a still picture, then press 0 to display the top menu. 2 Press _ to start the slideshow. O button Press 0 to stop the slideshow. • The siideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing O ! • You ar[...]

  • Page 115

    I Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture with _ you want to play back. _6'"Viewieg stiII pictures" (P.108) _) mark 2 3 ,< 13- o *-4 Press _. • The top menu is displayed Press _ to select MOVIE PLAY. Press _ to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press O. • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatic[...]

  • Page 116

    Viewing movies • Press O again after ptayback ends to display the menu PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again FRAME BY FRAME Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode Press _Gz) to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press O. OWhen FRAME BY FRAME is selected : Displays the first frame of t[...]

  • Page 117

    This function tets you create indexes as well as edit movies You cannot edit movies longer than approximateIy 35 seconds in HQ mode and 150 seconds in SQ mode INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance, indexes can be stored on the card as a stitl picture EDIT This function tets you erase parts of [...]

  • Page 118

    Editing movies 4 Use the arrow pad to select the first flame of the index and press @, _>: Jumps to the first frame of the movie : Jumps to the Iast flame of the movie. _) : Displaysthenextframe The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down. (_ : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by ho[...]

  • Page 119

    Editing movies /,W, • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out ..... varies depending on the tength of the movie Note • An index consists of 9 frames • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card EDIT - Editing a movie 3 Press _ to select EDIT, then press O, *< O" Use the arrow[...]

  • Page 120

    Editing movies 6 Press _ to select OK, then press @. • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press Q and repeat the procedure from Step 4. • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and press 7 Press _ to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press O. NEW FILE Stores the edited movie as a new movie. OVERWRITE Stores the edite[...]

  • Page 121

    "o E ,,< Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both stitl pictures and movies on your TV I 1 Mode Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the Video OUT jack on the camera to the Video input terminal on the TV using the video cable. Video OUT jack Turn the TV [...]

  • Page 122

    Playback on a TV • When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held verticaIly are displayed horizontally This function lets you turn [...]

  • Page 123

    This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures The foIIowing editing operations are possible Resizing I_ Changes the picture size to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming _ Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file. I 1 Mode dial Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you wa[...]

  • Page 124

    Editing still pictures Trimming ._" 3 Select 4::::1-, then press _), 4 Press @_ to select .l:d', then press @. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press _(_) to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size. The trimming frame changes from horizontal to vertical and [...]

  • Page 125

    Editing still pictures /,W, • Trimming is not possibte in the following cases ..... Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, Note or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera • if pictures recorded in 3:2 are trimmed, the image pr[...]

  • Page 126

    You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all- frame erase function I 1 Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. IL_ '"Viewing stiII pictures" (P.108) 2 Press On. • To cancel protection, press O'_ a[...]

  • Page 127

    This function erases recorded pictures Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card 11, • You cannot erase protected pictures Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to k[...]

  • Page 128

    Erasing pictures All-frame erase _ This function erases aII the pictures on the card. I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CARD --) CARD SETUP and press _), I:L_'"How to use the menus" (P33) Press _ to select _ ALL ERASE, then press _. Press _ to select YES, then press _. • A/the pictures are erased. i_!i!££ !!iiil[...]

  • Page 129

    This function tets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to alt the modes If ALL RESET is set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playba[...]

  • Page 130

    ALL RESET- Saving the camera's settings • Functions that All Reset affects F No F2.8 R64 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF R54 SHUTTER 1/1000 R65 FULLTIME AF OFF R69 [] =tO R97 AF MODE iESP R68 FLASH MODE AUTO R55 s_ OFF R81 [] =tO R62 FUNCTION OFF R90 AF/MF AF R73 tNFO OFF R141 / _ OFF R75, [] OFF R106 8O OFF R82 _:'- HQ R91 LCD _ OFF - WB AUTO R98 OPT[...]

  • Page 131

    Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu. AE LOCK (factory default setting) AF LOCK DRIVE ISO A/S/M _SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULL[...]

  • Page 132

    CUSTOM BUTTON Setting the custom button I Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) CUSTOM BUTTON, and press _), I:L_'"How to use the menus" (P33) 2 Press @_ to select a function, then press _). • Press @ again to exit the menu. C E" o o 131j[...]

  • Page 133

    CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button I Mode dial 1 Press AEL/_. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears j- AEL/_ AEL/Custom button Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button AEL/r_ AEL/I f Set by repeatedly pressing the button C When ISO is set to the custom button but you want to use AE lock e --,,.The[...]

  • Page 134

    You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except _'i'_) This is useful when you want to go quickIy to frequently used functions Top menu Default setting A : DRIVE B: _- c: WB iiiiii_lq_iiiiiii DRIVE P.83 ISO P96 2 IN 1 A/S/M P.63 FUNCTION _]_1/2/3/4 P.67 AF AREA PANORAMA [] P.62 _SLOW P.6[...]

  • Page 135

    SHORTCUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right I 1 Mode dial Inthetop menu, select MODE MENU _ SETUP _ SHORT CUT, and press _, _'"Howtousethe menus"(P33) c =_-- 2" 2 Press,_'_to select A, B or C, then press _. Press @_ to select a function, then pr[...]

  • Page 136

    SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. I 1 Mode dial Press @ to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu Press _ or _ to select the shortcut menu. • The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that functio[...]

  • Page 137

    You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to _yr£ your customized settings are activated You can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4. Only MY MODE 1 has a factory default setting. OFunctions affected by MY MO[...]

  • Page 138

    MY MODE SETUP I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) MY MODE SETUP, and press _). _- '"How to use the menus" (P33) Press _ to select the type of setting, then press _). Airowi PRESENT Saves the current camera settings RESET Restores the factory defautt settings CUSTOM Saves settings one by one. • The MY MODE [...]

  • Page 139

    MY MODE SETUP • When selecting RESET in Step 2 4 Press @_ to select ALL RESET, then press @. • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. If no settings are saved, MY MODE settings cannot be selected. • When selecting CUSTOM in Step 2 4 Press @_ to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press _). • For the available items, s[...]

  • Page 140

    This function tets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted, Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before for[...]

  • Page 141

    CARD SETUP - Formatting Cards 2 Press _ to select YES, then press @ • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted Note Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction • Open the card cover • Remove the battery • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter C (n =_-- 2" o in 140[...]

  • Page 142

    This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx 3 seconds in the playback mode For details of the information displayed, see "Viewfinder and monitor indications" (P12) I Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) CAMERA --) INFO --) ON or OFF, and press @. E_'"How to use the menus&qu[...]

  • Page 143

    This function tets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) Irml..,,, and press I:L_'"How to use the menus" (P33) Press @_ to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when you have set the desired level, press O. •[...]

  • Page 144

    You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor ON The picture being recorded to the card is displayed This is usefut for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View Iets you resume shooting immediately OFF The picture being recorded to the card [...]

  • Page 145

    The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) SLEEP --) 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 MIN, 5 MIN or 10 MIN, and press Q. _6'&quo[...]

  • Page 146

    You can turn off the beep sound used for button operations or warnings I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) =))) --) OFF, and press @. _- '"How to use the menus" (P33) • Press 0 again to exit the menu. C E" o o 14s ![...]

  • Page 147

    You can select a picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off It is also possible to register your favorite picture lY.@'"SCREEN SETUP" (P 147) OFF No picture is displayed. 1 Factory default setting 2 Setects a picture already registered If there is no picture registered, nothing is displayed when the power is turned o[...]

  • Page 148

    You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to disptay the registered picture I£-_'"POWER ON/OFF SETUP - Power on/off display setting" (P 146) I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) S[...]

  • Page 149

    The camera automaticalIy creates file names and fotder names for images to be stored in. Fites can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and foIders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown beIow. Folder name Fite name I I D C i Ml*** O Ly M pllp m dd .... jpgl q- T q- T Month| File No Folder No. (1 - C)| (0001 - 9999) (100 - 999) / Day (01 -[...]

  • Page 150

    PIXEL MAPPING /,'_ • When the FiIe No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 ..... " and the fotder number changes Note • When both the Folder and Fite No reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storabte pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full No more pictures can be taken Replace the card with [...]

  • Page 151

    Measurement units /,!_ • If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start ..... again from Step 1. Note C =_-- 2" o The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. ft At long ranges, the camera me[...]

  • Page 152

    You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signaI type. Select the video signaI type before connecting the video cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV I 1 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU --) SETUP --) VIDEO OUT --) NTSC or PAL, and p[...]

  • Page 153

    Several different printing options are available when you want to print out pictures. • Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a DPOF-compatible printer Store the print reservation data on the card Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, date/time information, etc.) with the pictures stored on the [...]

  • Page 154

    How to print pictures _._ TIPS ................................ Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is calted dpi (dots per inch) The higher the dpi vaIue, the better the printed results Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not chan[...]

  • Page 155

    Use this feature to print atl the pictures stored on the card Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. I Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with _. r_ Print button tD _=. ¢Q Press r_. The _]_ PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press _:_ to select _, the[...]

  • Page 156

    All-frame reservation 4 Perform each setting as illustrated. Select _x @ Select (_ v OSet the number of prints Press _ to set the number of prints, then press _. : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. OSet the date/time printing data Press _@ to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press @. NO The pictures are printed without the date and time DA[...]

  • Page 157

    Use this feature to print only setected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints I Mode dial 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with _. Print button 2 Press _. The _]_ PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press @_ to select _]_, then press Q. • If data is atready s[...]

  • Page 158

    Single-frame reservation 4 Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time a_d trim size --> Go to Step 5. SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print. The date/time and trimming settings are not available. --> Go to Step 8. CANCEL Cancels the print reservation for the displayed picture. I_ "'Rese[...]

  • Page 159

    Single-frame reservation OTrim the picture IL_ _"Trimming'' (P 159) After setting all the print reservations, press _ to complete the reservations. • The screen in Step 3 is restored and r_ appears on the displayed picture 8 Press _ to display the single- frame reservation menu. 9 Press (_ to select END. • The _ PRINT ORDER scree[...]

  • Page 160

    This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only I 1 Mode dial Press _ on the single-frame reservation screen to select ._ (trimming) and press _). IL_ '"Single-frame reservation" (P. 156) • If trimming has already been set, the screen appears. Press _:_@ to select RESET, then pre[...]

  • Page 161

    Trimming 4 Press _ to select OK, then press O, 5 6 OK Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation screen RESET Sets a new trimming size, ->Go to Step 2 CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. Press O to complete the print reservations and return to the pictur[...]

  • Page 162

    This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card There are two ways to reset print reservation: you can reset aII print reservation data or you can reset the print reservation data for only the frames you do not need. I 1 2 Mode dial Play back a still picture with r_. Press rD_. • If print reservation d[...]

  • Page 163

    Resetting pdnt reservation data 5 Press @_(_) to display the frame whose print reservation data you want to reset, then press O. • The single-frame reservation menu is displayed 6 7 Press _ to select CANCEL, • Pri_t reservation is canceled, and the screen in step 5 is restored. If you are finished resetting print reservation data, press @ to di[...]

  • Page 164

    Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication [_ The card is not inserted. Insert a card or insert a different card NO CARD or it cannot be Wipe the gold contacts with a recognized, commercially available cleaning paper and insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used [_ Th[...]

  • Page 165

    OThe camera does not work The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. Press the power switch and turn on the camera P.24 Reload the batteries correctly. P.18 The power is off. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The batteries are Replace the batteries with new ones. P.15 exhausted. The batteries are Warm the batteries by putti[...]

  • Page 166

    Troubleshoo#ng i The memory gauge Wait untit there is room in the memory gauge P.15 is full There is a problem Refer to "Error codes". P 163 with the card. The flash does not fire. The flash is Push the flash lever up to make the flash pop up. P.55 retracted. The subject is if you want the flash to fire on a brightly P.55 illuminated illu[...]

  • Page 167

    Troubleshooting The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is P.30 adjusted properly clearly visible. The brightness of the Select I..C3!in the mode menu and adjust the P142 viewfinderor monitor bdghtness is not adjusted properly. The monitor ls Block the sunlight with your hand or use[...]

  • Page 168

    Troubleshoo#ng I The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. ALL RESET is set to Select the SETUP tab in the mode menu and set ] P 128 I ON. ALL RESET to OFF. No picture is displayed on the TV when connected to the camera. The video output Set the video output signal according to the region P151 signal i[...]

  • Page 169

    Troubleshooting • The image quality is poor. The picture is too bright. The flash was set to Select a flash mode other than fiIFin flash. P.55 the fill-in flash mode. The subject was Adjust the exposure compensation toward minus P.97 excessively (-) or change the camera position. illuminated The picture is too dark. The flash was Hold the camera [...]

  • Page 170

    Troubleshooting The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly Ho_d the camera correctly, keeping your fingers P.31 blocked by your and the strap away from the lens finger or the strap. The picture is out of focus. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter P.31 when the shutter button gently button was pressed The subj[...]

  • Page 171

    Troubleshooting The batteries soon run down. The camera is being Battery performance deteriorates in low used Jn a cold temperatures. Keep the camera warm by putting environment it inside your coat or clothing. The camera misread When the power consumption fluctuates greatly, P.15 the remaining battery the camera may turn off without displaying the[...]

  • Page 172

    e_'_ mode -S SHQ 2048 × 1536, HQ 2048 x 1536, P91 SQ1 1280 × 960, SO2 640 x 480 P28 L ETUF_ YES, NO P139 5" O[...]

  • Page 173

    List of menus e_/_ /f_/ ,t_ /_q/_l_/ A/S/M/Pmode -MODE MENU - CAMERA -- -- DRIVE*-- t-7 C_3 HII_J P83 AF C_, BKT_5 -- bSC _ AUTO 100, 200 P96 400 --A/S/M _z A S, M P63 --_1/2/3/4 3- MY MODE 1 - P67 MY MODE 4 -- _ -20- +20 P62 - ,_ SLOW-- ,_ SLOW1 P61 >{SLOW1, SLOW2 -- NOESE REDUCTION 4- OFF, ON P105 -- MULTI METERING _-_ OFF, ON P76 -- DIGITAL Z[...]

  • Page 174

    L_tofmenus e_/_ /_/ ,L /[]/l_7/_/ AJSIM/Pmode (cont.) -MODE MENU -- SETUP -- -- ALL RESET *s- OFF, ON P 128 -- O_- ENGLISH P26 FRANCA]S, DEUTSCH, ESPANOL -- PW ON/OFF SETUP-- OFF, 1 2 P146 -- REC VIEW-- OFF, ON P143 -- SLEEP 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 P144 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN -- MY MODE SETUP-- PRESENT, RESET, P 136 CUSTOM -- FILE NAME-- RESET, AUTO P148 -- P[...]

  • Page 175

    L_tofmenus O_ mode - MODE MENU _-- AUTO 100, 200 P96 - CAMERA bSC _ 400 FULLTbME AF-- OFF, ON P69 s_-- OFF, ON P81 FUNCTION-- OFF, BLACK & Pg0 WHITE, SEPIA - PbCTURE _ _ 7- +7 P101 t_ SHARPNESS-- -5 - +5 P 102 CONTRAST-- -5 - +5 P 103 SATURATION-- -5 -+5 P104 - CARD -- CARD SETUP-- YES, NO P 139 - SETUP -- -- ALL RESET-- OFF, ON P 128 -- O_&quo[...]

  • Page 176

    L_tofmenus Ol'_ mode (still pictures) -MODE MENU -r EDIT _ 640 x 480. P 122 320 x 240 CANCEL L NEW FILE, P123 CANCEL CARD I CARD SETUP I ALL ERASE, P127 FORMAT 13g SETUP -- --ALL RESET I OFF, ON P 128 -- _- ENGLISH P28 F_NCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPANOL -- PW ON/OFF SETUP I OFF, 1 2 P146 -- SCREEN SETUP P147 -- [_! P 142 -- _) P28 -- VIDEO OUT-- NTSC. [...]

  • Page 177

    List of menus e_] mode (movies) - MODE MENU CARD -- CARD SETUP-- ALL ERASE, P127 FORMAT 139 SETUP -- --ALL RESET-- OFF, ON P 128 -- O_- ENGLISH P26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPANOL -- PW ON/OFF SETUP-- OFF, 1,2 - [_,! -_:) -- VIDEO OUT-- NTSC, PAL -_- 4B, 1E =)))- OFF, ON - MOV}E PLAY P146 P142 P28 P151 Pl12 P145 MOVIE PLAYBACK-- PLAYBACK, P 114 b FRAME [...]

  • Page 178

    The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. • Shooting mode F No. F28 SHUTTER 1/1000 sec. ZOOM WIDE LCD OFF [] ±o FLASH AUTO (S, M: _SLOWl, _: _)) _ / lZ:} OFF AFIMF AF OFF DRIVE r--I BKT ±1 EV, 3 ISO AUTO (A, S, M: 100) A/S/M A _]_11213/4 MY MODE 1 [] ±o _SLOW _SLOW1 NOISE REDUCTION OFF (_: fixed on ON) MULTI METERING[...]

  • Page 179

    List of factory default settings TIFF 2048 × 1536 SHQ 2048 × 1536 HQ 2048 x 1536 SQ1 1280 x 960 NORMAL SQ2 640 x 480 NORMAL WB AUTO ±o SHARPNESS ±0 CONTRAST ±0 SATURATION ±0 REC VIEW ON SLEEP 3 MIN FILE NAME RESET m/ft m A: DRIVE, B: 4-"" SHORT CUT C: WB CUSTOM BUTTON AE LOCK ePlayback mode INFO OFF [] OFF OFF 0° ,_ OFF [] 9 o o o [...]

  • Page 180

    List of factory default settings OOthers ALL RESET ON I_ ENGLISH PW ON/OFF SETUP 1 _1:_ NORMAL ...mm Q Y-M-D 2003.01 01 00:00 VIDEO OUT II)) ON Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. 5" 0 1 9j[...]

  • Page 181

    0 o 0 In _yr£ mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode A/S/M Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM AF Focus lock AF MODE FULLTIME AF AF AREA Manual focus AUTO 8_ N _ SLOW1 I _ @iSLOW ,_. SLOW2 @ [] _ SLOW [53 MULTi METERING AEL AF lock st_ ,/ ,/ __ *z __ *z __ *z A/S/M I-I P _ 180[...]

  • Page 182

    Modes and Shooting Functions M_de BKT PANORAMA 2IN1 BLACK&WHITE SEPIA zO WHITE BOARD D m BLACK BOARD ISO [] WB SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION NOISE REDUCTION INFO [] ALL RESET e_ PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VtEW SLEEP MY MODE SETUP i ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ 7_3 J I-I _ - 5" o = (D o 181j[...]

  • Page 183

    Modes and Shooting Functions M de FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING t1::31 m/fl VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON .))) ,/: AvaiIable -- : Not available ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ _1 Cannot be selected in [] mode _2 Cannot be selected in [] mode. _3 Cannot be selected in _y_ mode. a_ O 182[...]

  • Page 184

    • After use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. • Cleaning the camera 1 Turn off the camera, Ir.-_'P.24 Remove the batteries, I_%'P.18 (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from[...]

  • Page 185

    tD Product type Recording system StilI picture Movie Memory Resolution No of storable pictures (When using a 32 : MB card) No of effective pixels Image pickup device Lens Photometric system Aperture Shutter speed Shooting range Viewfinder Monitor Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Digital recording, TIFF (non-compression), JPEG (in accord[...]

  • Page 186

    Specifications Auto focus : TTL system autofocus Contrast detection system Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B), Video OUT jack Automatic calendar : system Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight Up to 2099 : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage) : 3[...]

  • Page 187

    o A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourseIf and tile camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera automaticalty sets the exposure Tile 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed[...]

  • Page 188

    Glossary of terms DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscure[...]

  • Page 189

    eo Glossary of terms JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for color still images Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software[...]

  • Page 190

    3:2 ........................ 95 A AC adapter ................. 20 AE lock _ ................ 78 AE memory _ ............. 79 AEL/custom button AEL/_ ..... 76, 78, 130 AF AREA ................... 70 AF lock .................... 71 AF MODE .................. 68 AF sequential shooting AFE_] ...... 83 AF target mark ............ 46, 70 AIkaIine battery[...]

  • Page 191

    Index Formatting ................. 139 Front curtain _. SLOW1 ........ 59 Front curtain with red-eye reduction <_ _.SLOWl ........ 60 Full-auto shooting _ ....... 42 FULLTIME AF ............... 69 Fully pressed ................ 47 FUNCTION ................. 90 G Green lamp ................. 47 H Halfway pressed ............. 47 High quaIity ....[...]

  • Page 192

    Index Ptaying back movies ......... 114 PIaying back pictures on a TV ............ 120 Portrait shooting _ ........... 42 Power switch ................ 24 Preset white balance .......... 99 Print button 43_ .............. 154 Print reservation ........ 154, 156 Program shooting P .......... 44 Protect button O-n ........... 125 Protecting .........[...]

  • Page 193

    Index w White balance WB ............ 98 White balance adjustment I_ .............. lOl WHFE BOARD .............. 90 x xD-Picture Card .............. 22 Z Zoom lever ......... 54, 110, 111 192[...]

  • Page 194

    OLYMPUS i http://wv_v.olympus.com/ OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville. NY 11747-3I 57. U.SA. Tel 631-844-5000 Technical Support (USA) 24/7 online automated help: http://support.olympusamericacom/ Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Frida[...]

  • Page 195

    OLYMPUS CAMEDIA I o Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera, • This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer on!Y to these installation pr0cedures.[...]

  • Page 196

    This manual exptains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer Read it carefully and keep it in a safe pIace for future reference. About this manual • The information contained in this manua_ may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product, please consult your local Olympus representativ[...]

  • Page 197

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  • Page 198

    By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cabte, images on a card can be transferred to the computer Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart beIow I Identifying the OS (p.6) I J Windows 98/ Windows Me/2000/XP MacOS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X 98 SE Second[...]

  • Page 199

    Flowchart Caution • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera's power turn off automatically Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal te[...]

  • Page 200

    Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera How to identify the OS depends on the computer •Windows Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. When the 'My computer '_ icon is not on your desktop, click "Control Panel" from the "Start" menu 2 Double-click the "Control Panel&[...]

  • Page 201

    Identifying the OS 4 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" ([d_!¢ p[...]

  • Page 202

    eYour computer is turned on and Windows is running • If you are running any applications, quit them all. • You are recommended to power the camera using the optionaI AC adapter If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera witl turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy imag[...]

  • Page 203

    If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver Follow the instructions betow to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed, you do not need to repeat the procedure again. If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to "Connecting the camera to the computer &apos[...]

  • Page 204

    Insta/ling the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE) ,_ Click "Continue". The installation of the USB driver will start. 4 Click "OK" to restart your computer and the installation is complete. J When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click &qu[...]

  • Page 205

    Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. (1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_1_' p.9) 1 Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. F[...]

  • Page 206

    Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. • Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the @ (monitor) button When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up ('S (monitor) button • Camera with a _ mode Set the mode[...]

  • Page 207

    Connecting the camerato the computer The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, tile computer automatically recognizes the camera Click "OK" when the message saying that the instaIlation is completed appears The computer recognizes the camera as a "Removable Dis[...]

  • Page 208

    ! Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click "My Computer" from the 'Start" menu 2 Make sure the "Removable Disk" icon appears in the window. There may already be other ...... "Removable Disk" icons for other _m_._ _ _ _ devices, such as a removable media[...]

  • Page 209

    if the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed 1 Open "My Computer" and double-click the "Control Panel" icon, For users running Windows XP, open "Control Panel" from the "Start" menu. 2 Double-click the &q[...]

  • Page 210

    Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that "OLYMPUS Digital Camera" is in the "Universal Serial Bus Controller" category, If you cannot find the "OLYMPUS Digital Camera", turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE start again from "Confir[...]

  • Page 211

    2 Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click "ControI Panel" from the "Start" menu. Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon. A new "Removable Disk" icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a "Re[...]

  • Page 212

    Downloading images to your computer 4 Double-click the "lO0olymp" folder. Image flies (JPEG flies) with flies names such as "P1010001 .jpg" are displayed. ]_ • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules Folder name File name (Example) (Example) !._oly m p P1010001 .jpg lT--r- [...]

  • Page 213

    Downloading images to your computer The =My Documents" window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the "My Documents" window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder) • To select all flies, choose Edit > Select all. % When the image file has b[...]

  • Page 214

    if your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to "Windows Me/2000/XP _' (_ p.21) • Windows 98 1 1 Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking, Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access tamp, and the Iocation varies depending on the model Refer t[...]

  • Page 215

    Disconnecting the camera from your computer 4 Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access [ lamp is not blinking. Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove the USB cable from your computer. • Windows Me/2000/XP ! Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. S[...]

  • Page 216

    Disconnecting the camera from your computer 2 C,ckthe @ "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears 3 Click on the message. The "Unplug or Eject Hardware" window appears. .# "f When a message appears, click "OK". Remove the USB cable from the camera. [...]

  • Page 217

    eYour computer is turned on and Mac OS is running • If you are running any applications, quit them all. • You are recommended to power the camera using the optionaI AC adapter If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera witl turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image[...]

  • Page 218

    ! 2 Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. Look for this mark. USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computer's manual After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the came[...]

  • Page 219

    Connecting the camera to the computer 3 Turn the camera on. • Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (@ (monitor) button When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewflnder lights up • Camera with a _ mode Set the mode diaI to _ . (if [...]

  • Page 220

    • Mac OS 9 You can downIoad images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). 1 Double-click the "Untitled" icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer. % H 2 If you cannot find this icon. or if an error message appears when you double- click the icon, there may be a p[...]

  • Page 221

    Image flies (JPEG flies) with flies names such as "P1010001 .JPG '_ are displayed. Downloading images to your computer 1010014 JP P 010015J'G 1010016 JP P 01001_J'_ I I • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules Folder name File name (Example) (Example) IO00LYMP P1010001 .jp[...]

  • Page 222

    Downloading images to your computer The =Hard Disk" window is displayed. J Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012,JPG) to the "Hard Disk" window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk). • To select aII images, click Edit > Select all. H [_ When the image file has been co[...]

  • Page 223

    Downloading images to your computer • Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image flies is not accurately displayed. • If the card cover of the camera is opened white connecting to the computer, the[...]

  • Page 224

    ! 2 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Drag the "untitled" icon on the desktop to "Trash", Lamp Card access lamp .3 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Lamp [ H 4 Remove the USB cable from the camera. Remove t[...]

  • Page 225

    Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer • Windows 95 • Windows NT • Mac OS before OS 9 You can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter • • Connect the camera directty to your computer using the provided USB cable. Use the optional USB reader/writer.[...]

  • Page 226

    OLYMPUS i http://wv_v.olympus.com/ OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville. NY 11747-3I 57. U.SA. Tel 631-844-5000 Technical Support (USA) 24/7 online automated help: http://support.olympusamericacom/ Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Frida[...]