Olympus C-1, D-100 Reference Manual

Reference Manual

 Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital camera.  Before using your new digital camera, please carefully read this instruction

manual and separately provided “Safety Precautions” and “Battery Handling Precautions”.

 We recommend that you take test shots to make sure that the camera functions

properly before taking important photographs.

Read the Following Before Use

This section provides important information about using this digital camera. Before using the camera, please be sure to read the following.

About this manual

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measures to ensure its accuracy. However, if you find any errors or incomplete information, please contact your local Olympus representative.

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third party due to improper use of this product.

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image data resulting from servicing by a third party who is not designated by Olympus or from other causes.

 The quality of the images shot with this product differs from that of the images

shot with ordinary film-based cameras.

Radio and Television Interference

Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Only the USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: D-100/C-1 Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 USA Telephone Number: 631-844-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations

Basic Shooting Operations

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Check that the lens barrier is open.

Operating Procedure

1. Determine the image composition by

overlapping the subject with the AF target marking ( ) in the viewfinder.

2. Press the shutter button halfway.

[The green lamp on the right of the

viewfinder lights and the focus and exposure are set automatically. These settings are locked as long as the shutter button is kept half-pressed.

Green lamp

Viewfinder

3. Press the shutter button all the way.

[The camera takes the picture and two

short beep tones are generated.

[The green lamp on the right of the

viewfinder blinks (to indicate that the image is being recorded on the card) for a few seconds and then goes out.

4. You can take another picture when the

green lamp goes out.

If the green lamp blinks, focus may be incorrect. Release your finger from the shutter button, hold the camera securely again and half press the button again. If the subject cannot be brought into focus, see Page 34.

How to Read This Booklet

Description title Chapter title

Page No.

Items to check before operation

Operation result

Supplementary information

Operating procedure

[Tip]

···Information on convenient capabilities or recommended techniques.

[In this case]

···Information on what do to when a certain message is displayed or in a specific situation.

[Caution]

···Description of potential problems or of phenomena which may seem to be problems.

[Warning]···

Information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

[Reference]

···Reference pages describing details or associated information.

[Note]

···Additional information

such as a remark or proviso.

Read the Following Before Use .................................................2

How to Read This Booklet..........................................................4

Contents.....................................................................................5

Index of Available Operations....................................................8

Making the Most of Your Digital Camera.................................10

Operations Available with This Camera...................................12

PREPARATION

Names of Parts.........................................................................16

Attaching the Provided Strap...................................................18

Loading the Battery..................................................................19

Selecting the Appropriate Batteries.........................................20

Inserting the Provided Card (SmartMedia)..............................22

Selecting the Appropriate Card...............................................23

Using a New Card (Formatting)...............................................24

Setting the Date and Time .......................................................26

Holding the Camera ................................................................28

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Pictures.....................................................................30

Shooting Using the Viewfinder.................................................32

Shooting Using the Monitor......................................................34

Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor

According to Working Distance...............................................35

Contents

CONTENTS

Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the

Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode)....................37

If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock)...............40

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Viewing Pictures.......................................................................42

Image Playback Operations.....................................................44

Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase).......................................46

Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase).....................................47

Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence

(Slide Show).............................................................................48

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection) .............................50

Adjusting the Monitor Brightness .............................................52

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)...........................54

Using the Flash ........................................................................56

Zooming in on a Subject (Digital Zoom)..................................59

Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)............................60

Using the Self-Timer.................................................................61

Shooting Images Sequentially (Continuous Shooting).............62

Varying the Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation).......64

Varying the Image Color Tone (White Balance Control)..........66

Muting the Beep Tones ............................................................68

CONTENTS

VIEWING OPTIONS

Using the AC Adapter (Optional).............................................70

Viewing Images on a TV Screen ..............................................71

Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer..................................72

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card....................74

Operations Available with Your PC ..........................................76

Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to

Your PC.....................................................................................77

Downloading Image Data to Your PC ......................................81

TROUBLESHOOTING

Simplified Operation Chart.......................................................88

If an Alarm Message Is Displayed ...........................................89

If an Operation Does Not Work ................................................90

If Image Quality Is Poor............................................................93

Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................95

SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Specifications...........................................................................98

Glossary of Terms..................................................................100

INDEX OF AVAILABLE OPERATIONS

This manual is organized by operating procedures, beginning with basic operations and moving forward to more advanced procedures. If there is any particular operation you want to perform, you can use this index to find the page reference for that operation.



Shooting Images

Ordinary shooting .....................................................................................P.32

Shooting close-ups (Macro Shooting) ......................................................P.60

Shooting two persons side by side (Focus Lock) ....................................P.40

Shooting with flash ....................................................................................P.56

Shooting in a concert hall or museum .............................................PP.58&68

Shooting events at night............................................................................P.58

Shooting a night scene ..............................................................................P.58

Shooting with back lighting ......................................................................P.57

Shooting group shots (Self-Timer) .............................................................P.61

Shooting a moving subject in multiple images (Continuous Shooting) ....P.62

Shooting a large number of images..........................................................P.23

Shooting higher-quality images ................................................................P.54

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Viewing Images

Viewing an image immediately after shooting ..........................................P.42

Viewing all images .....................................................................PP.42, 44&48

Viewing a magnified image .......................................................................P.44

Erasing unnecessary images ............................................................PP.46-47

Protecting important images from accidental erasure .............................P.50

Storing images on a separate medium ....................................................P.77

Viewing images on a large screen ...........................................................P.71

PREPARATION

Adding comments to images ...................................................................P.76

Placing images in a document .................................................................P.76

Processing images ...................................................................................P.76

Printing images ................................................................................PP.72&74

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Additional Information

Number of images you can shoot .............................................................P.23

Usable batteries ........................................................................................P.20

Color tone ..................................................................................................P.66

Brightness .................................................................................................P.64

Unsatisfactory image quality ....................................................................P.93

Setting correct date and time....................................................................P.26

USB cable

Video cable

Card (SmartMedia)

C-1/D-100

Making the Most of Your Digital Camera

Viewing images

on TV screen

Printing on

a printer

Printing

without a PC

Attaching images

to e-mail

Storing and

processing images

FlashPath floppy disk adapter

Television

PC card adapter

USB SmartMedia reader/writer

Digital color printer P-400/P-200/P-330N(E)/P-330(E)

(Use a dedicated printer.)

( Page 71)

( Pages 72-73)

( Page 76)

(Bring the SmartMedia card.)

(This can be read in a floppy disk drive.)

(This can be read in a PC card slot.)

(This can be used when it is connected to the camera’s USB port.)

Photo studio

or lab

Note: Some photo studios and labs do not handle images shot with a digital camera.

A variety of optional accessories make possible many different ways to view and enjoy the images you shoot with your camera. In some cases, you will need a personal computer to take full advantage of these features.

Operations Available with This Camera

Shooting

 Simply press the shutter button to take a picture. Focus, flash, exposure, etc., are taken care of

automatically.

 The flash automatically fires as required.  The image can be confirmed on the monitor as well as in the viewfinder.  Digital zoom lets you magnify the image by up to 2X.  The provided 8 MB SmartMedia card allows you to save up to about 36 images*

 The SmartMedia card can be used repeatedly by erasing unnecessary images.

Viewing images on the monitor

 Every image can be checked immediately after shooting.  Multiple images can be viewed sequentially or in sets of 4 or 9 frames.  Images can be magnified for viewing.

Viewing Options

 Images can be displayed on a TV screen using the video cable.  Images can be printed on photographic paper using the optional Olympus P-400/P-200/

P-330N(E)/P-330(E) printers. Images can also be printed on ink-jet or laser type printers.

 Images saved on a SmartMedia card can be printed out at a photo studio or lab*

PREPARATION

Taking advantage of PC features

 Images can be downloaded and stored on a PC.  Images can be stored on a PC hard disk or on a floppy disk or MO disk.  Images can be processed by a PC in many ways, including text superimposition (comments) or

trimming (magnifying or cutting images).

 Images can easily be attached to e-mail messages sent from the PC*

*1 When in the HQ record mode. *2 Some photo studios and labs may not be equipped to print out digital images. *3 You cannot use this camera to attach and send images via e-mail. To do this, you must first download the

images from the camera to a PC.

PREPARATION

This chapter describes what you need to do and what you need to know before using the camera. Be sure to make the appropriate preparations to assure safe, enjoyable shooting.

 Names of Parts  Attaching the Provided Strap  Loading the Battery  Selecting the Appropriate Batteries  Inserting the Provided Card (SmartMedia)  Selecting the Appropriate Card  Using a New Card (Formatting)  Setting the Date and Time  Holding the Camera

PREPARATION

Names of Parts

Card cover

(For insertion and removal of the SmartMedia card)

Shutter button

Lens barrier

(Open this to turn the camera on in the shooting mode)

DC IN jack

(Connect the AC adapter)

A/V OUT jack

(Connect to a TV with a video cable)

USB connector

(Connect to a PC with a USB cable)

Tripod socket

(Attach the tripod here)

Connector cover

Battery compartment cover

Card cover

Strap attaching hole

PREPARATION

Flash

Lens

Viewfinder eyepiece

Arrow pad

(For use in menu selection, frame number advance, digital telephoto operation, etc.)

Monitor

(LCD panel displaying the image to be shot, played-back image and other various information)

Green lamp

(For checking autofocus status)

Orange lamp

(For checking flash status)

AF target mark

(Position this over the subject you want to focus on)

Monitor button

(Switches the monitor display and the playback mode ON/OFF)

OK/menu button

(Switches the menu screens or settings)

Self-timer lamp

(Indicates activation of the self-timer)

Viewfinder

PREPARATION

Attaching the Provided Strap

Strap eyelet

1. Attach the strap as shown.

Attach the strap correctly as instructed above. Olympus cannot warrant or assume any liability for damage resulting from the camera being accidentally dropped because the strap has not been attached correctly.

PREPARATION

Loading the Battery

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in

the direction of the arrow

2. Lift the battery compartment cover in the

direction of the arrow

3. Insert the battery in the direction shown

in the figure.

4. Close the battery compartment cover in

the direction of the arrow

Press the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks.

[ The battery compartment cover is now

locked.

If the battery compartment cover will not close easily, do not force it. Try sliding it toward “OPEN”.

The lens barrier is closed and nothing is displayed on the monitor.

 For information on what types of

batteries can be used, see “Selecting the Appropriate Batteries” on the next page and separately provided “Battery Handling Precautions”.

PREPARATION

Selecting the Appropriate Batteries

䡵 This camera can be powered by a single

long-life lithium battery pack.

䢇 The CR-V3 lithium battery pack features a long

service life which provides convenience when traveling. Insert the battery pack correctly in the direction shown in the illustration on the right.

The lithium battery pack is not rechargeable.

䡵 This camera can be powered by rechargeable batteries,

which can be used repeatedly.

䢇 The NiMH batteries from Olympus (including battery charger) are rechargeable

and economical. You can recharge them overnight, and their high lowtemperature resistance makes them effective in cold areas.

䡵 This camera can also be powered by easily available

alkaline batteries.

䢇 If your battery pack’s power runs out, you can replace it with R6/AA alkaline

batteries which are easily available anywhere.

䢇 When alkaline batteries are used, the number of shootable images varies widely

depending on the brand and operation environment. Turn off the monitor whenever you are not taking pictures.

䢇 CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. 䢇 Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and deteriorate

particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used.

䢇 Zinc-carbon (manganese) batteries cannot be used. Please read “Battery

Handling Precautions”.

䢇 If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeably

shorten the life of the batteries. Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment.

䢇 If the camera is left for about 1 day with the batteries removed, all the internal

settings will revert to the default settings.

䢇 Be sure to turn the camera off before replacing the batteries. Removing the

batteries or battery pack (or unplugging the AC adapter) while the camera’s power is on may reset the date/time settings.

PREPARATION

Do not use batteries whose exterior is not completely covered by an insulating sheet. If such batteries are used, they may cause leakage, excessive heat, or explosion. Some batteries are sold with a partial insulating sheet, or without any insulating sheet at all. Do not use these batteries under any circumstances.

The following R6/AA batteries cannot be used

 Batteries whose exterior is only partially

covered, or not covered at all, by an insulating sheet.

 Batteries whose œ terminals are raised, but

not covered by an insulating sheet.

 Batteries whose œ terminals are flat and not

completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the œ terminals are partially covered.)

PREPARATION

Inserting the Provided Card (SmartMedia)

The lens barrier is closed and power is off.

1. Open the card cover.

2. Insert the card in the direction shown

in the figure. There is an arrow inside the card cover, indicating the direction in which the card should be inserted.

3. Close the cover securely until it

clicks.

[ Now the camera is ready for shooting.

Never attempt to open the card cover or remove the card or batteries while the camera power is on. Otherwise, the image data on the card may be destroyed. Remember that it is impossible to restore image data once it has been destroyed.

A card is a precision device. Do not apply excessive force or shock to it. Hold the card by the edges. Do not touch the gold-colored metallic parts.

Card insertion direction marking

PREPARATION

Selecting the Appropriate Card

Prepare another card.  When you expect to shoot a large number of images (while traveling, on

special occasions, etc.), it is a good idea to bring an extra card (in addition to the provided 8 MB card).

 The number of images you can shoot varies according to the card capacity and

record mode used. Select a suitable card by referring to the following table.

Numbers of Images You Can Shoot (Approximate Numbers)

Record Mode

SQ HQ SHQ

(Standard Quality) (High Quality)

(Super-High Quality)

640 x 480 1280 x 980

8 MB 122 36 18 16 MB 244 73 36 32 MB 489 146 73 64 MB 978 292 146

Image size

(pixels)

SmartMedia capacity

The commercially available 5 V card cannot be used with this camera. Use the Olympus brand card or a commercially available 3 V (3.3 V) card.

This camera may not be able to recognize a card that is not manufactured by Olympus or Lexar or a card which has been formatted on another device such as a PC. To avoid problems, you should format each card before using it on this camera.

Using the Three Record Modes

SQ: Select this mode when you want to attach the image to e-mail, simply view it on your PC

screen, or want to shoot more images per card.

HQ:

Select this mode when you need image quality in between SQ and SHQ. Images can be enlarged to a certain degree when they are viewed on a PC screen. (This is the default recording mode.)

SHQ: Select this mode when you want to print the image with high quality or a large size or

to retouch it on your PC.

 For details on the record modes and how to select them, refer to

“Selecting the Image Quality” ( Page 54).

 The number of shootable images is also variable because the data

quantity per image is variable depending on the shot subject.

 The image counter may not decrement when an image is shot and may

not increment even when an image is erased.

 Even when the number of shootable images exceeds 999, the count

displayed on the monitor remains at “999”.

 Cards with a capacity of 4 MB or more can be used with this camera.

 For details on handling your card, refer to the instructions provided with it.

PREPARATION

Using a New Card (Formatting)

Check that the camera is set to the playback mode (Page 42) by pressing the monitor button.

Before using a non-Olympus card or a card which has been formatted or used with devices other than this camera (such as a PC), be sure to format the card on this camera.

Operating Procedure

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the playback mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “YES” by pressing the or

arrow pad key, and then

press the OK/menu button.

[ The card setup screen is displayed.

SET

NO OFF YES

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

YES

SET

SELECT

Card setup screen

YES

NO CARD

PREPARATION

4. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key, and then select “YES” by pressing the or arrow pad key. To return to the playback mode menu, select “NO” and press the OK/menu button.

5. Press the OK/menu button to

execute formatting.

[ The orange lamp on the left of the

viewfinder blinks and the monitor shows a bar indicating the processing status.

If you are using an optional Olympus card, you do not need to format it.

If the indicator shown on the left appears on the monitor, the card needs to be formatted.

Check the following before formatting

䢇 Formatting erases all images on the card including those which are

protected. When formatting a previously used card, take care not to erase necessary image data. Once the card has been formatted, images previously stored on that card cannot be restored.

䢇 A card with a write protect seal attached to it cannot be formatted. Remove the

seal before formatting it. Do not reuse the removed write protect seal.

䢇 Once formatting has started, it cannot be canceled midway.

PREPARATION

Setting the Date and Time

Check that a card is inserted and the lens barrier is closed.

Operating Procedure

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

3/3

END

SELECT

Playback mode menu 3/3 screen

Date/time setup screen

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The playback mode menu 1/3 is

displayed on the monitor.

2. Press the or arrow pad key

to display the menu 3/3 and select

3. Display the “Y—M—D” menu by

pressing the or arrow pad key.

4. Select one of the following date/time

display formats by pressing the or arrow pad key. Y—M—D (Year·Month·Day) M—D—Y (Month·Day·Year) D—M—Y (Day·Month·Year) Then press the arrow pad key.

[ The cursor moves to the figure setting

field.

SELECT END

SELECT

SET

PREPARATION

5. Set the first figure by pressing the

or arrow pad key, and then

press the arrow pad key.

[ The cursor moves to the next figure.

6. Repeat the above steps to set the

hour and minutes.

The default year setting is “01” (indicates the year 2001).

7. When the actual time reaches zero

seconds, press the OK/menu button.

[ The date and time are set and the screen

returns to the playback mode menu 3/3.

SET

SELECT

.01.01

00 00

When the batteries are removed or battery power is exhausted, a screen prompting you to set the date and time will appear on the monitor. In this case, set the date and time before shooting.

 The Year-Month Day display format is selected in the sample screen

shown above.

 The date and time can be set in the shooting mode menu.

SELECT

. 2.01

00 00

SET

1. 2.14

SET

PREPARATION

Holding the Camera

Horizontally Vertically

Hold the camera with both hands and

keep your elbows tight to your body.

The right way to hold your camera:

Pay attention to the

following when holding your

camera:

Make sure you don’t block the lens or

the flash with your finger or the

camera strap.

Hold the camera firmly with your right hand and press the shutter button gently.

Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button gently.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

This chapter describes the basic shooting operations you need to remember when using the camera. Although the information given in this chapter is enough to get you started, we encourage you to read the chapter entitled “Advanced Shooting Features” so that you will be able to take advantage of the many exciting possibilities offered by your camera.

 Shooting Pictures  Shooting Using the Viewfinder  Shooting Using the Monitor  Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or

Monitor According to Working Distance



Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode)

 If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock)

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Pictures

Lens barrier

When starting shooting

When ending shooting

1. To start shooting:

Simply open the lens barrier.

[ The camera turns on.

2. To end shooting:

Simply close the lens barrier.

[ The camera turns off.

To save battery power

1 Sleep mode:

When no operation is performed for 1 minute with the lens barrier open, the camera enters the Sleep mode. This mode reduces the consumption of battery power, and automatically switches off the monitor. To resume shooting, do any one of the following:

 Press the shutter button gently.  Close the lens barrier and open it again.  Press any of the arrow pad keys,

OK/menu button and monitor

button.

Never attempt to open the card cover or take out the card or battery while the camera power is on. Otherwise, the image data on the card may be destroyed.

 Images stored on the card are saved even after the camera turns off or

the batteries are replaced.

 Try to minimize power consumption as much as possible if you don’t

expect to use the camera for a while. Turn the power off by closing the lens barrier.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

 To view a recorded image immediately

after it has been shot while the lens barrier is open (Quick-View Playback):

1. Press the monitor button twice

(double clicking).

[ This switches the camera to the

Playback mode; the image is displayed on the monitor. ( Page 42)

2. Press the shutter button or

monitor button.

[ This returns the camera to the Shooting

mode; you can resume shooting.

3. Close the lens barrier.

[ The monitor and camera turn off.

Double clicking

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Check that the lens barrier is open.

Operating Procedure

1. Determine the image composition by

positioning the AF target mark ( ) over the subject in the viewfinder.

Press the shutter button halfway (half-press).

[

The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights. (This condition is called half-pressed.) The focus and exposure are set automatically. These settings are locked as long as the shutter button is kept half-pressed.

Green lamp lights

Viewfinder eyepiece

Press the shutter button all the way (full-press).

[ The camera takes the picture and two

short beep tones are generated.

[The orange lamp on the right of the

viewfinder blinks (to indicate that the image is being recorded on the card) for a few seconds and then goes out.

[When you take a picture, it is displayed

on the monitor for a short time.

4. You can take another picture when the

orange lamp goes out.



 When the distance from the

camera to the subject is less than

0.5 meter/1.6 feet, select the Macro mode. ( Page 60)

How to Press the Shutter Button and Focus on the Subject (Half-Press/Full-Press)

Half-press

AF target mark

Full-press

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

 Always press the shutter button gently. If you press too hard, the camera may

move and the image will be blurred.

 If you try to shoot another image before the orange lamp goes out, you will not

be able to take a picture. Wait a few seconds until the orange lamp goes out before retrying shooting.

 The blinking orange lamp indicates that the image you just shot is being

processed.

 The length of time required before the camera is ready for the next shot and the

number of images that can be shot vary depending on the record mode.

Never attempt to open the card cover or take out the card or batteries while the orange lamp is blinking. Otherwise, the image you have just shot will not be saved. Existing data on the card may also be destroyed.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Using the Monitor

Check that the lens barrier is open.

Operating Procedure

Monitor

Monitor button

1. Press the monitor button.

[ The monitor is illuminated.

2. Determine the image composition by

observing your subject in the monitor.

3. Half-press the shutter button to focus

on the subject, and then press it all the way to take the picture. (This operation is identical to the shooting using the viewfinder). ( Page 32)

[The orange lamp on the right of the

viewfinder blinks for a few seconds and then goes out.

 Oblique lines on the subject may appear as zigzag lines on the monitor,

but this is not malfunction.

 Vertical stripes may appear in the monitor image if it is shot under bright

conditions (such as a sunny sky). This is not a malfunction.

 The image displayed on the monitor is intended for use in checking the

composition and does not show the correct focus and exposure conditions. Image focusing and exposure should be checked on a TV or PC screen after shooting. ( Page 71)

Do not apply excessive force to the monitor and the area around it. Doing so could cause the displayed image to blur and may also damage the monitor.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance

Snapshot, landscape, etc. (approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft to infinity)

Hold the camera securely, keeping your upper arms pressed close to your body, to prevent camera shake.

Use the viewfinder

Close-up of a person (approx. 0.5 to 1.5 m/1.6 to 4.9 ft)

Close-up images can usually be shot using the viewfinder, but using the monitor may be advantageous in certain cases. See the column on the next page for details.

Use either the

viewfinder or monitor

Very short distance (0.1 to 0.5 m/0.3 to 1.6 ft)

When the subject is closer than 0.5 m/1.6 ft, use the Macro mode ( Page 60). Shooting without using the Macro mode is also possible, but correct focus may not be possible. The image area shown in the viewfinder is slightly different from the image area that is actually recorded. When shooting a closeup, confirm the image on the monitor.

Use the monitor

(Macro mode)

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Features of the viewfinder and monitor

Viewfinder

Camera can be held more steadily and the subject can be seen clearly even in bright surroundings. Also, less battery power is required.

The image area in the viewfinder may be different than that of the actual picture when the distance from the subject is short .

Easy shooting of multiple snapshots or landscape images, etc.

The actual area of the image (as it will be shot) can be confirmed.

The camera tends to shake more easily and the image will not be so clear when the surroundings are bright or dark. Also, battery power consumption is high.

Accurate shooting by checking the area that will be actually be captured when you take the picture. The monitor is switched on automatically when the Macro mode ( Page 60) is used.

Monitor

Advantages

Disadvantages

Applications

Viewfinder

Area of image actually shot

 With the viewfinder, the

area of the image actually shot is larger than the area observed in the viewfinder.

 When the working

distance is short as shown in the figure, the area of the image actually shot may slightly be different from the area observed in the viewfinder.

For best results, use the Macro mode ( Page 60) when the subject is located at a distance of less than 0.5 meter/1.6 feet from the camera. Shooting is possible without using the Macro mode, but in some cases correct focus and exposure may not be achieved.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode)

Check that the lens barrier is open.

Operating Procedure

Orange lamp Green lamp

Half-press the shutter button.

[ The lamps on the right of the viewfinder

light or blink.

Lamps on the right of the viewfinder

Lamp Status

When the green

lamp is lit

Autofocus has operated correctly.

Press the shutter button all the way to take the picture.

The camera cannot focus on the subject. This may be due to one of the following.

You cannot take a picture by pressing the shutter button all the way.

When the green lamp is blinking (twice per sec.)

Camera Operation Available Operation

When the orange

lamp is not lit

The flash has been recharged.

Shooting is possible by pressing the shutter button all the way.

The flash is ready.

Press the shutter button all the way to start shooting with automatic flash.

When the orange

lamp is lit

The flash is charging.

Release your finger from the shutter button, and wait until the orange lamp goes out.

When the orange

lamp blinks

slowly

Battery power is exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

When both green

and orange lamps blink

<Check> The card is not ready in the following cases:

Viewfinder

 When no card is inserted in the camera.  When the write protect seal is attached to the card.  When the card cover is open.

 When the card does not have

enough space to store the image.

The camera is writing to or reading from the card.Battery power is exhausted.

Do not open the card cover or remove the battery.

When the orange

lamp blinks rapidly

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Monitor

When the monitor is turned on by pressing the monitor button, the information displays on the left are shown on the monitor.

No. of images that

can be shot

Battery status

Record mode

Flash mode

Drive mode

Self-timer

(Green)

(Red)

Shows the approximate number of images you can shoot.

Remaining battery power is insufficient. (The display goes out automatically.) The remaining battery power is too low. Replace the batteries with

new ones. Shooting is possible when the batteries are low, but battery power could run out while the image is being processed.

Shows the quality of the next image to be shot. The default setting is HQ (High Quality). ( Page 54)

( Page 54) ( Page 54)

The default setting is the Auto-Flash mode, which is not indicated explicitly. ( Pages 56-57)

Red-Eye Reduction Flash ( Page 57) Fill-In Flash ( Page 57) Night Scene ( Page 58) Flash Off ( Page 58)

Shows that the Continuous Shooting mode is switched on. ( Page 62) The default setting is the Single-Frame mode, which is not displayed on the monitor.

Shows that the Self-Timer mode is switched on. ( Page 61) The default setting is no self-timer.

SHQ

Auto

(No display)

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Exposure

compensation

Macro mode

Digital zoom

White balance

Shows the amount of exposure compensation. ( Page 63) The default setting is no exposure compensation.

Shows that the Macro mode is switched on. ( Page 60) The default setting is normal shooting.

Shows the Digital Zoom mode, with “T” indicating telephoto zoom and “W” indicating wide-angle shooting without zooming. ( Page 59) The default setting is no zooming.

Shows the use of the white balance control feature which adjusts the color tone of the image. ( Pages 66-67) The default setting is Auto control.

Clear sky ( Page 67)

Cloudy sky ( Page 67)

Incandescent lighting ( Page 67)

Fluorescent lighting ( Page 67)

1.0

When the monitor is off, it will turn on for a moment after the following operation is performed, and then turn off again.

 Pressing the OK/menu button again while the menu is displayed by

pressing the OK/menu button before.

 The timing of the remaining battery power display varies depending on the type

of the batteries in use.

 When NiMH batteries are used, the battery alarm indicator will start blinking

sooner than when a lithium battery pack is used.

The monitor may also show other indicators such as the “!” indicator. In this case, refer to the error messages listed on Page 89.

Auto

(No display)

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

(Focus Lock)

When the camera is pointed at the subjects as shown in the illustrations below, it may be difficult to focus on them with the autofocus function.

Tip: Focus on an object at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), and then shoot the image as described below.

The green lamp on the

right of the viewfinder blinks.

Subjects as listed below cannot

be brought into focus.

The green lamp on the

right of the viewfinder lights

but the subject cannot be

brought into focus.

Subject with low contrast at the center of the image.

Subject including an extremely bright area at the center of the image.

Subject without vertical line.

The image area includes subjects located far and those located near.

The subject is a fastmoving subject.

The subject to be focused is not located at the center of the image.

Operating procedure of focus lock

1. Open the lens barrier.

[ The camera turns on in the shooting mode.

2. Look into the viewfinder and position

the AF target mark ( ) over the subject. When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

3. Half-press the shutter button until the

green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.

[ The focus is adjusted and locked together

with the exposure.

4. Keeping the shutter button half-

pressed, compose your shot, and then press the shutter button all the way.

AF target

Green lamp

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

This chapter describes how to view your saved images on the camera’s monitor. For viewing on a TV or PC screen, or to print images, see the next chapter entitled “Viewing Options”.

 Viewing Pictures  Image Playback Operations  Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)  Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)  Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in

Sequence (Slide Show)

 Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)  Adjusting the Monitor Brightness

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Viewing Pictures

Monitor button

Monitor

Record mode

Date/time

File No. Frame No.

Remaining battery power

Printing indicator

Protection indicator

Check that the lens barrier is closed.

Operating Procedure

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1. Keep the monitor button

depressed for a moment.

[ The camera turns on and enters the

Playback mode. After a moment, the last picture you took appears on the monitor.

[ The monitor information is displayed as

shown on the left.

[ After a moment, all displayed data except

the frame No. and remaining battery power indicators disappear.

 If no pictures have been saved,

“NO PICTURE” appears on the monitor.

 If there is a problem with the card, the

monitor shows the corresponding message. ( Page 89)

 If the remaining battery power is low, the

battery alarm indicator lights in red.

2. Press the monitor button again to

switch the monitor and camera power off.

When the camera is powered by batteries, it turns off automatically when no operation has been performed for one minute. If the camera has turned off, press the monitor button to resume operation.

Press until the

monitor turns on.

Monitor information

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Lens barrier

 To enter the Shooting mode

immediately after playback:

1. Open the lens barrier.

[ The monitor turns on and the Shooting

mode is engaged. You can now shoot.

 When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and

show an image for a short time. This is not a malfunction.

 Vertical stripes may appear on the image if it is shot under bright condi-

tions (such as a sunny sky). This is not a malfunction.

 Images shot with other cameras may not be viewable on this camera.

Playback of TIFF and raw data image formats is not possible.

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Image Playback Operations

Press until the

monitor turns on.

Check that the last image you shot is displayed by holding down the

monitor button for a moment.

Frame operations of arrow pad keys

Magnified display

Frame

reverse

Split display

···Press to select the image one frame before the current frame.

···Press to simultaneously display 4 images including the currently displayed image. (The current image is highlighted in a green frame.) Pressing again displays 9 images simultaneously. (The current image is highlighted in a green frame.)

To return:

Pressing while 9 images are displayed simultaneously changes the number of simultaneously displayed images to 4. Pressing again changes it to the single-image display.

advance

Frame

1. Select the image to view using the

or arrow pad key.

···Press to magnify the central area of the displayed image to double size.

Pressing while a double-size image is displayed restores the original image size.

···Press to select the next frame.

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Tip: Pressing the arrow pad key while 4 (or 9) images are displayed advances the

selected image (with the green frame) to the next image. When the last displayed image in the index display is selected, pressing the arrow pad key brings up the next index. Similarly, pressing the arrow pad key moves the green frame position to the previous image. Pressing when the first image in the index display is selected brings up the previous index.

Monitor button

6 7

To magnify part of image

To turn off the monitor, first restore the original display size and then press the moni-

tor button.

1. Press the arrow pad key to magnify the

central area of the image by 2X.

2. Press the monitor button.

[

tom, left and right of the screen respectively.

and are displayed on the top, bot-

3. Move the cross-cursor to the desired part of the

image using the arrow pad keys.

4. Press the monitor button again to return to

the double-size display of the central area of the

image in step 1.

5. Press the arrow pad key to restore the

original display size.

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

You can increase the number of images remaining on a card by erasing unnecessary images.

Operating Procedure

1. Display the frame to erase by press-

ing the or arrow pad key.

(The frame can also be selected even when the 4-split or 9-split display is selected.)

2. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the playback mode

menu 1/3.

3. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Select “YES” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

5. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The selected image is erased. The orange lamp on the right of the

viewfinder blinks during erasure.

To cancel single-frame erasure:

Select “NO” and press the

OK/menu button.

Once erased, images cannot be restored. Check each image before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing images you want to keep.

YES OFF

Press until the

monitor turns on.

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the

monitor button for a moment.

The following operation clears the card of all stored image data.

Operating Procedure

1. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

2. Select “YES” by pressing the or

arrow pad key, and then press the OK/menu button.

Select by pressing the or arrow pad key.

4. Select “YES” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

5. Press the OK/menu button.

[ All of the image frame data saved in the

card will be erased.

To cancel erasure:

Select “NO” and press the

OK/menu button.

Erasure time may be prolonged if the card has been subjected to print reservation by DPOF ( Page 74). This is not a malfunction.

 Erasure is not possible if the

image to be erased is protected or a write protect seal is attached to the card. ( Page 51)

 For details on handling your card,

refer to the instructions provided with it.

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

Check the following before erasing images

To prevent destruction of data on the card, never attempt to open the card cover, remove the batteries, disconnect the AC adapter or remove the card during erasure.

NO OFF YES

SELECT

NO NO

SET

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show)

Images in the card can be viewed automatically in their stored order. This function is useful for

presentation purposes at a meeting etc., as well as for checking all the images stored in the card.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the playback mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key, and then select “YES” by pressing the or arrow pad key.

3. Press the OK/menu button.

[ Slide Show starts by displaying each

frame for 3 seconds.

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

SET

OFF

YES

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

Operating Procedure

Press until the

monitor turns on.

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

To cancel Slide Show:

4. Press the OK/menu button.

NO ON NO

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

It is recommended that you protect important images to avoid accidentally erasing them. When an image is protected, it cannot be erased.

1. Select the image frame to protect by

pressing the or arrow pad key.

(The frame can also be selected even in the 4-frame or 9-frame display mode.)

2. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the playback mode

menu 1/3.

3. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Select “ON” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

5. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The selected image frame is protected

(image locked) and the protect indicator

is displayed at the top right of the

image.

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

Operating Procedure

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

Press until the

monitor turns on.

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

OFF

Protect indicator

Unprotecting an image:

6. Press the OK/menu button to

select . Select “OFF” by pressing the or arrow pad key.

7. Press the OK/menu button.

[ Protection is canceled and the protect

indicator ( ) disappears.

 When the card is formatted, protected images are erased.  Images on a card with a write protect seal attached to it cannot be protected.

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SELECT

OFF

NO NO

SET

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Adjusting the Monitor Brightness

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

3/3

END

SELECT

You can adjust the brightness of the monitor to make it easier to see when shooting under daylight or in the dark, as well as when viewing images on the monitor.

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

Operating Procedure

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the playback mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Adjust to the desired brightness by

pressing the (+/to brighten) or (–/to darken) arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ All the images will be displayed at the

set brightness.

 The brightness setting will be held in memory even after the camera is

turned off.

 The monitor brightness can also be set from the shooting mode menu.

Press until the

monitor turns on.

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

Playback mode menu 3/3 screen

Monitor adjustment screen

SELECT

SET

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

This chapter introduces various shooting features that give you the shooting flexibility you need for a wide range of situations, including the use of spare cards, flash operation, continuous shooting, close-up shooting and exposure compensation. Once you master the operations in this chapter, you will be able to capture images exactly the way you want them.

 Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)  Using the Flash



Zooming in on a Subject (Digital Zoom)

 Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)  Using the Self-Timer  Shooting Images Sequentially

(Continuous Shooting)

 Varying the Image Brightness

(Exposure compensation)

 Varying the Image Color Tone

(White Balance Control)

 Muting the Beep Tones

AUTO

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

2/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

2/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)

The record modes allow you to shoot images with higher quality (SHQ) or larger number of images per card (SQ). The default setting of the record mode is HQ which is the standard-quality mode.

OK/menu button

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

Arrow pad

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

[ The monitor shows the shootng mode

menu 2/3.

3.Each time you press the or

arrow pad key, the record mode is switched in the following sequence: “SHQ”p[“HQ”p[“SQ”. Select one of these modes.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

The record mode is set, the shooting screen

[

re-appears and the number of images you can shoot in current record mode is displayed.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

SHQ

Battery status

Record mode Number of shootable images

Cautions when shooting in the high-quality (SHQ) mode

Using the Three Record Modes

 The higher the image quality, the fewer images you can shoot.  The higher the image quality, the longer the waiting time immediately after

shooting (the period in which the orange lamp blinks). Also, image display will take longer in the Playback mode.

 When you select a record mode with higher image quality than the current mode

when the number of shootable images remaining is low, the monitor may display the card alarm indicator. This means that there is not enough free space on the card for the selected record mode. Select another record mode.

Do not open the card cover or remove the AC adapter, batteries or card while the orange lamp is blinking. Otherwise, the data on the card may be destroyed.

Select this mode when you want to attach the image to e-mail, simply view it on your PC screen or want to shoot more images per card.

Select this mode when you need image quality in between SQ and SHQ. This mode is ideal when you need to print out images after viewing them on your PC screen. (This is the default recording mode.)

Select this mode when you want to print the image with high quality or a large size or to retouch it on your PC.

SHQ



The record mode can also be changed frame by frame even when the card has already been partially used.



For the number of shootable images and image size (in pixels) for each record mode, refer to “Selecting the Appropriate Card” ( Page 23).

 The selected record mode is

held in memory even after the camera is turned off.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Using the Flash

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Each time you press the or

arrow pad key, the flash mode is switched in the sequence: AutoFlash[Red-Eye Reduction Flash

[Fill-In Flash [Night Scene [Flash Off . Select one of these modes.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The flash mode is set and the shooting

screen re-appears. Now you can shoot images with the selected flash mode.

The flash has been designed to fire automatically when shooting under low light or against strong back light. You can change this flash mode according to different shooting situations.

Operating Procedure

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

 The flash mode setting menu

can also be displayed by simply pressing the arrow pad key when the lens barrier is open. The flash mark is inscribed on the left of the arrow pad key. The setting menu disappears after a moment if no operation is performed.

AUTO

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Using the Flash Modes

Auto-Flash

Red-Eye Reduction Flash

The flash fires automatically in low light or back light conditions. To shoot a subject with back light, position the AF target mark (

)

over the subject in the viewfinder.

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures. The Red-Eye Reduction Flash mode reduces this phenomenon. In this mode, the flash emits pre-flashes about 10 times before actually firing. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red eye phenomenon.

Because of the pre-flashes, it takes about one second before the shutter is actually released. Hold the camera securely during this period to prevent camera shake.

Fill-In Flash

Use this mode to fire the flash with every image. In this mode, the flash always fires every time the shutter button is released. This mode is suitable when you need minimize shadows around the subject (such as the shade of tree leaves on the subject’s face), in back light condition, or under artificial light such as a fluorescence lamp.

The fill-in flash effect may not be noticeable under very bright light.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Night Scene

Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background. In this mode, the flash fires at the beginning of the shot to brighten the subject and the shutter speed is reduced to shoot the background out of reach of the flash.

Flash Off

Use this mode for shooting in locations where flashes are prohibited (such as a museum).

䢇 When the Red-Eye Reduction Flash mode is set, the setting is held in

memory even after the camera is turned off. Other flash mode settings are reset to Auto when the camera is turned off.

䢇 The flash working distance is approx. 0.2 ~ 3 m/0.7 ~ 9.8 ft.

䢇 The blinking of the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder indicates that the

flash is being recharged and shooting is not possible. Remove your finger from the shutter button and retry shooting after the orange lamp turns off.

䢇 In macro shooting ( Page 60), shadows may be conspicuous or correct

exposure may not be achieved. Always check your image on the monitor after macro shooting.

䢇 The flash overrides in the Continuous Shooting mode ( Page 62).

To prevent the background from blurring, it is recommended to use a tripod in this mode. Note that a moving subject will be blurred.

The shutter speed is reduced in dark conditions. It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Note that a moving subject will be blurred.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Zooming in on a Subject

(Digital Zoom)

The zoomed image cannot be confirmed in the viewfinder. Be sure to observe the monitor during shooting with zooming.

OK/menu button

Monitor button

Arrow pad

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the arrow pad key.

[ The monitor turns on and starts to show

the image to be shot.

You can shoot telephoto images by varying the magnification up to 2X. At 1X, the image taken by the camera is equivalent to an image taken with a compact camera (35 mm film) using a 36 mm lens, but digital zoom allows you to shoot a zoomed-in image equivalent to that shot using a 72 mm lens.

Operating Procedure

Digital Zoom

2. Press and hold the arrow pad

key.

[ The image can be magnified (toward the

“T”) in steps up to 2X.

3. Press the arrow pad key.

[ The image is zoomed out (toward the

“W”) to 1X.

4. Press the monitor button.

[ The monitor turns off and digital zoom is

canceled.

The image will be of a lower resolution and will appear grainy when the digital zoom is used.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “ON” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor turns on so you can compose

close-up images in the monitor. is displayed on the monitor.

Operating Procedure

It is recommended to use the Macro mode when shooting a subject at a distance of less than 0.5 meter/1.6 feet.



In the Macro mode, keep the distance between the camera and subject between about 10 cm/4 in and 0.5 m/1.6 ft. Otherwise, correct shooting may not be possible due to errors in focus and exposure.



When the camera is less than 10 cm/0.4 in from the subject, the shutter will not release because autofocus is not possible.

 In macro shooting ( Page 60), shadows may be conspicuous or correct

exposure may not be achieved. Always check your image on the monitor after macro shooting



Be sure to observe the monitor, not the viewfinder, in the Macro mode.

 The macro mode is automaticaly canceled when the camera is tured off.

 can also be displayed by pressing the arrow pad key when the

lens barrier is open. The tulip-shaped macro mark (

)

is inscribed on the right of the arrow pad key. The setting menu disappears after a moment when no operation is performed.

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Using the Self-Timer

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

1/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Self-timer mark

Self-timer lamp

You can shoot images with self-timer operation. This is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the image. Fix the camera securely on a tripod, etc., before self-timer shooting.

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “ON” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ Self-timer is set and the self-timer mark

( ) is displayed on the monitor.

5. Compose the image in the monitor or

viewfinder, and then press the shutter button.

[ The self-timer lamp on the front of the

camera lights for 10 seconds and then blinks for 2 seconds, after which the shutter is released.

After shooting:

Self-timer is canceled automatically after shooting a single image.

To cancel self-timer:

Close the lens barrier while the self-timer lamp lights to turn the camera off.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Shooting Images Sequentially

(Continuous Shooting)

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

1/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “ON” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The Continuous Shooting mode is

engaged and is displayed on the monitor.

5. Press and hold the shutter button.

[ Multiple images will be shot in rapid

succession for as long as your keep the button pressed.

6. Close the lens barrier and open it

again to restore the default SingleFrame Shooting mode.

Operating Procedure

The Continuous Shooting mode allows you to take a rapid succession of still images by pressing and holding the shutter button. You can choose the best image from a series of sequential shots. When you have found your best shot, you can also erase the rest of the images. (Page 46)

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Continuous shooting mode

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

 Flash is not available in the Continuous Shooting mode. Even when the flash

mode is set to Auto, it is switched to Flash Off.

 To prevent camera shake, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/30

second. As a result, dark subjects may look darker than in other shooting modes.

 After continuous shooting, a longer time than usual may be required to save

the images to the card (the period in which the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks).

 The maximum number of images that can be shot in succession varies on the

record mode and the number of shootable images on the card.

Do not open the card cover or remove the AC adapter, batteries or card while the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder is blinking.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

END

SELECT

2/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

Varying the Image Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)

Although the camera’s exposure is set automatically, you can vary it to change the image brightness in the range of ±2 stops (to 4-times brighter or 1/4-times darker image) in 0.5-stop steps.

Use this function to obtain correct brightness (exposure) when there is significant contrast (difference in brightness) in the image. If you want a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust + to increase the exposure. If you want a black object to appear as black as possible, adjust to to decrease the exposure.

OK/menu button

Arrow paad

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select a + value (to brighten image)

or – value (to darken image) by pressing the or arrow pad key.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The camera returns to the shooting

mode and the monitor shows the corrected exposure value.

5. Press the shutter button.

[ Images can be shot successively while

maintaining the corrected exposure value.

6. Turn the camera OFF.

[ The exposure value is reset to ±0 (no

correction). The exposure compensation value on the monitor goes out.

When the exposure is corrected, the brightness of the image displayed on the monitor also changes. However, the variation may be less noticeable when the subject is dark. In this case, check the shot image to confirm that exposure is satisfactory.

 If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the

intended brightness (exposure).

 Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the

subject are extremely bright or dark.

2/3

AUTO

1.5

END

SELECT

Corrected exposure value

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

2/3

AUTO

END

SELECT

Varying the Image Color Tone

(White Balance Control)

This camera incorporates electronic circuitry to automatically adjust color hues so that they look natural (auto white balance control circuit). If auto white balance control does not produce accurate results due to weather or illumination, you can control the white balance manually.

Natural hues cannot be obtained automatically under a mixture of artificial lighting and natural lighting or under fluorescent lighting.

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

SELECT

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

END

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Press the or arrow pad key

to display the shooting mode menu 2/3. and then select .

3. Select one of the following white

balance control modes by pressing the or arrow pad keys.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

SHQ

White balance setting

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The camera returns to the shooting

mode and the monitor shows the white

balance setting.

5. Press the shutter button.

[ Images can be shot successively while

maintaining the selected white balance

setting.

6. Close the lens barrier to turn the

camera off turn the camera off.

[ The white balance control is reset to

Auto White Balance Control mode.

If you want an image color tone that resembles what you see under incandescent lighting, set the white balance control mode to (clear sky). This will produce colors like those seen under an incandescent lamp.

 Under special light sources, the white balance control circuitry may not work as

intended.

 After shooting, be sure to check the color tone on the monitor to see if the set

white balance control value is optimal.

[AUTO: This is the default setting, which is not displayed on the

monitor.The white balance is controlled automatically so

that colors look natural.

[ (Clear Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors look

natural in outdoors under a clear sky.

[ (Cloudy Sky): The white balance is controlled so that colors

look natural in outdoors under a cloudy sky.

[ (Incandescent Lamp): The white balance is controlled so that

colors look natural in under incandescent lighting.

[ (Fluorescent Lamp): The white balance is controlled so that

colors look natural in outdoors under fluorescent lighting.

White Balance Settings

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

2/3

AUTO

END

SELECT

Muting the Beep Tones

The beep tones generated by the camera may be annoying when shooting images at a wedding, theater or when photographing animals. You can mute the beep tones in such cases.

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF OFF

SELECT

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

END

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “OFF” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The camera returns to the shooting

mode.

5. Now you can start shooting with beep

tones muted.

[ Images can be shot with beep tones

muted.

䢇 The beep tone muting setting is

held in memory even after the camera is turned off.

䢇 The beep tones can be turned

on and off from the playback mode menu.

VIEWING OPTIONS

Pictures taken with this camera can be displayed in many ways, offering a wide range of entertainment possibilities. This chapter describes various ways to view images including image printing and downloading data to a PC. When the camera is connected to a TV, PC or printer, it is recommended to power the camera from the dedicated AC adapter.

 Using the AC Adapter (Optional)  Viewing Images on a TV Screen  Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer



Making a Print Reservation on Smart Media Card

 Operations Available with Your PC  Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data

to Your PC

 Downloading Image Data to Your PC

VIEWING OPTIONS

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

The optional dedicated AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a household power outlet.

Household power outlet

DC IN jack

AC adapter

 Do not unplug the AC adapter when

the camera is on. Doing so may cause problems with the camera’s settings.

 If the camera is connected to a TV

or PC for a long period while the camera is powered by batteries, the power supply may run out during operation, potentially damaging the image data. To prevent this, we recommend you power the camera from the AC adapter.

Observe the following points to prevent a fire hazard, electric shock or burns.

 Use an AC adapter that matches your local

voltage. For more information, contact your dealer or local Olympus service representative.

 Do not unplug the AC adapter when the

camera is turned on. Doing so may affect camera settings.

 Do not use the camera if the AC adapter is

not plugged in completely.

 Never plug or unplug the AC adapter

into/from a power outlet with wet hands.

 In case of abnormality with the AC adapter

or cord, such as abnormal heat, burning smell or smoke, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and contact your dealer or local Olympus service representative.

 Never use an AC adapter other than that

supplied by Olympus. Otherwise, the camera or power supply circuitry may malfunction or an unexpected accident may occur. Note that Olympus assumes no liability for damage due to the use of AC adapters not specified.

 When unplugging the AC adapter from the

power outlet, be sure to hold the main body of AC adapter, not the cord.

 Never stretch, bend, twist or extend the

AC adapter cord.

 When you find damage, wire disconnec-

tion or plug contact failure with the AC adapter cord, immediately contact your dealer.

 Before plugging or unplugging the AC

adapter, always ensure that the camera is off regardless of whether the camera is powered by the batteries or not.

 When the camera is not in use, be sure to

unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.

 This AC adapter cannot charge recharge-

able batteries. To charge rechargeable batteries, use a dedicated battery recharger.



The camera’s monitor turns off when the camera is connected to a TV.



The displayed image may deviate from the center of the screen. This is due to the adjustment of the TV and is not a malfunction.



The Slide Show function can also be used with a TV screen. ( Page 48)

You can display images on a large TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV set using the video cable.

VIEWING OPTIONS

Viewing Images on a TV Screen

Monitor button

A/V OUT jack (yellow)

Arrow pad

Check that the TV and camera are off and that the camera’s lens barrier is closed.

Operating Procedure

1. Connect the video cable to the A/V

OUT jack of the camera and video input connector of the TV.

2. Turn the TV on and select the video

input. For video input selection, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

3. Hold down the monitor button on

the camera for a moment.

[ The camera turns on in the Playback

mode, and the last image taken is

displayed on the TV screen.

4. Select the image to view using the

arrow pad keys. ( Page 44)



With certain TVs, a black frame may be displayed around the displayed image. If the video signal of such an image is output from the TV to a video printer (optionally available), the black frame may be more noticeable in the printed image.

VIEWING OPTIONS

Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer

Even without a printer connected to a PC, you can print images directly from the card by taking the card to a lab.

To Print Images in a Photo Lab or on a DPOF-Compatible Printer

You can print images by bringing the card to a photo studio or lab or loading it in a printer with DPOF compatibility.

By reserving the images to be

printed in the card using DPOF ( Page 74), you do not have to specify the images to be printed when you insert the card in a DPOF-compatible printer or when you bring the card to a DPOFcompatible photo lab. (However, DPOF reservation cannot specify how many copies of each image to print.)

About DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which images are to be printed, the images can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or a household-type DPOF-compatible printer.

 This camera cannot modify reservations made by other DPOF equipment. DPOF

reservations should be modified on the equipment used to make them.

 If a DPOF reservation is made using this camera on a card which has already

been subjected to DPOF reservation by another device, the reservation made by the other device may be canceled.

 Parts of the DPOF reservation function may be restricted with certain printers or

labs.

 Consult your lab for service availability of digital image printing from media

other than SmartMedia.

VIEWING OPTIONS

 It is not possible to print images saved on the card by connecting a printer

directly to the USB connector of the camera.

 If images are printed by connecting the P-330N(E)/P-330(E) printer directly to the

A/V OUT jack of the camera, you will not be able to take advantage of the printer’s full performance.

P-40/P-200/P-330N(E)/P-330(E)

To Print Images on a Dedicated Printer

The optional P-400, P-200, P-

330N(E) and P-330(E) printers are provided with DPOF compatibility. DPOFreserved images can be printed simply by inserting a card subjected to DPOF print reservation ( Page 74) in any of these printers. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the specified printer.

Main Features of the P-400/P-200/P330N(E)/P-330(E)

•Single-frame print

•Multi-frame print (4-frame print/9-frame print)

•DPOF-reserved print

•Camera reservation (card print reservation)

•Trimming print (1.5X/2X)

•Date print

•Mirror print* (left and right reversed)

*This function is not available with the P-400 and

P-200.

VIEWING OPTIONS

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card

Single-frame print & all-frame print

YES OFF

OK/menu button

Arrow pad

Playback mode menu 1/3

Playback mode menu 2/3

2/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The display shows the playback mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The card print reservation screen is

displayed.

4. Select or by pressing the

or arrow pad key. Select “YES” by pressing the the or arrow pad key, and then press the OK/menu button.

[ If you select , skip to step

[ If you select , go to the next step.

Operating Procedure

By specifying the desired number of prints for each of the images saved on a card, you can print out the desired number of copies of each image with a DPOFcompatible printer or at a photo lab.

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode by pressing the monitor button.

Card print reservation screen

1/3

NO OFF NO NO

SELECT

SET

SELECT

YES

SET

VIEWING OPTIONS

.1212.23

23 3 45

END

FRAME

 Single-frame reservation: Selects and reserves the frame you want to print.  All-frame reservation: Reserves all the frames in the card.

The reservation data on the card is held in memory even when the camera is turned off.

When is selected above, also select the image to be printed by pressing the or arrow pad key.

Select the desired number of prints (up to 999) by pressing the or arrow pad key, and then press the OK/menu button.

Select the next image to be printed by pressing the or arrow pad key and select the desired number of prints in the same way as described above.

After completing reservation of the desired image frames, press the OK/menu button.

[ The confirmation screen is displayed

(reserved images and numbers).

Select “YES” by pressing the or button, and then press the OK/menu button.

[ The card print reservation is made and

the playback mode menu 2/3 is restored.

Selecting “RESET” clears all reservation.

 If the card already contains reservation data made by this camera, the mes-

sage “PRINT ORDERED” is displayed after step 3 together with the reserved frame numbers and print counts.

 To cancel previous reservations, select “RESET” and press the OK/menu

button.

Card print reservation confirmation screen

Number of prints

PRINT ORDERED

28 (15 )

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

VIEWING OPTIONS

Operations Available with Your PC

You can download images from the camera to a PC and take advantage of PC-based image processing and other features provided with commercially available application software.

 Storing image data on a PC hard disk.  Viewing high-resolution images on the

PC screen.

 Inserting images shot in documents.  Attaching images to e-mail.  Inserting text into images to make

calendars or postcards.

 Copying images or documents

containing images onto an MO or CD-R disk.

 Retouching of images by adjusting the

hue, brightness, etc.

With CAMEDIA Master

What you can do with your PC depends on the software running on your PC and on its operating environment. For details, please refer to your PC’s instruction manual and the manuals of the software you are using.

Use the provided USB cable. ( Page 78)

VIEWING OPTIONS

Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC

Use this flowchart to find the best way to download images that have been shot with this camera to your PC.

Start

Does your PC have a USB interface?

Is there a connector marked on your PC?

Consult your nearest Olympus representative. See the list on the back cover of this manual.

Does your PC have a built-in floppy disk drive?

Does your PC have a built-in PC card slot?

Yes

USB cable

Use the optional USB SmartMedia reader/writer ( Page 79).

SmartMedia reader/writer

Use the optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter ( Page 79).

FlashPath floppy disk adapter

Use the optional PC card adapter ( Page 79).

PC card adapter

VIEWING OPTIONS



It is recommended that you power the camera from the optional AC adapter. If battery power runs out while the PC is accessing the card in the camera, the camera turns off in the middle of operation and this could destroy image files (data).

 When the camera is connected to a PC, none of the camera buttons is functional.  Even if your PC has a USB port, operation is not guaranteed if any of the

following environments is applicable to your PC.

PC running Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 95 PC running Windows 95 PC running Windows NT4.0

 Operation is not guaranteed if your PC runs Mac OS or an upgraded version of

USB Mass Storage Support.

The following setup is required to download image data to your PC. Note that the downloading method used may differ depending on your PC’s operating environment.

PC Environment



Windows 2000 Professional/Me

Mac OS 8.6*~9.0.4 Windows 98/98 Second

Edition

Items Required for Connection

Connection Cable

Dedicated USB cable

Software

Not necessary

USB driver**

* Compatibility with Mac OS8.6 has only been confirmed on USB-compatible systems using

USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5.

**Included on the provided CD-ROM. The latest version of the USB driver can be downloaded

from the Olympus web site.

 Connecting the Camera to Your PC through the Dedicated USB Cable

You can use the dedicated USB cable to download images shot with this camera to your PC. If your PC does not have a USB interface, refer to Page 77 to find the best way to download image data to your PC.

VIEWING OPTIONS

䢇 Downloading Images Directly to Your PC from the Card

If you use one of the following methods, you can download images directly to a PC from the card without connecting the camera to the PC. (Note that you will need an appropriate application to open the image.) For the latest information regarding each equipment, consult your local Olympus representative.

䢇 SmartMedia reader/writer

If your PC is USB-compatible and you have the optional USB SmartMedia reader/writer: By connecting the SmartMedia reader/writer to the USB port of your PC and inserting the card into it, you can download images to your PC directly from the card. First make sure that your PC is a USB-compatible machine with Windows 98/Mac OS 8.6 or later.

USB SmartMedia reader/writer

For details, see the USB SmartMedia reader/writer instructions.

䢇 FlashPath floppy disk adapter

If you have the optionally available Flash Path floppy disk adapter:

FlashPath floppy disk adapter

By loading the card into the adapter and inserting the adapter into your PC’s floppy disk drive, you can download images to your PC directly from the card. For details, see the floppy disk adapter instructions.

䢇 PC card adapter

If you have the optionally available PC card adapter: By loading the card into the adapter and inserting the adapter into your PC’s PC card slot, you can download images to your PC directly from the card. For details, see the PC card adapter instructions.

PC card adapter

 Depending on the PC operating environment or storage capacity of the card, the

above devices may be unusable. Make sure you can use your required device before trying to download images.

 Errors will occur frequently if a card with a write protect seal attached is used on

a PC. Do not use such a card. For details, see the adapter’s instructions

 If the file name of an image file is altered or the file is moved to another folder

(directory), it may not be possible to play back the image on the camera’s built-in monitor.

 It may not be possible to play back image files on the camera’s monitor if the

files were saved using an application other than Olympus CAMEDIA Master.

VIEWING OPTIONS

For updated information on optional accessories, visit our website at http://www.olympus.com

VIEWING OPTIONS

Downloading Image Data to Your PC

You can plug and unplug a USB cable regardless of whether the PC and camera are on or off. It is recommended that you plug in the AC adapter to power the camera before you start the following procedure. ( Page 70)

To USB port

To USB connector

Operating Procedure

1. Connect the end of the USB cable

marked to the USB port on your PC.

2. Open the connector cover on the

camera.

3. Connect the end of the USB cable

marked to the USB connector on the camera.

[ When the camera starts downloading,

the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.

The connection is complete.

When using a Windows PC

Page 82

When using a Macintosh with OS9*

Page 85

For details on operating procedure with Mac

OS8.6, consult your local Olympus representative.

The location of the USB port varies depending on the PC.

VIEWING OPTIONS

5. If the PC screen displays the window

shown on the left and your PC stops at the window shown in step

6 below, go

to step

6. If the window disappears,

go to step

13 on Page 84.

6. Click “Next” in the window shown on

the left.

7. Select “Search for the best driver for

your device” in the window shown on the left, and then click “Next”.

8. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the

PC.

When using a Windows PC

Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC.

VIEWING OPTIONS

9. If the window shown on the left is

displayed automatically, press “close” to close it.

Check

Click

F:¥USB¥WIN98

10.After selecting “Specify a location”

in the window shown on the left, specify the “WIN 98” folder in the CD-ROM and click “Next”. If you don’t know what drive the CDROM is set as, you can select it from the “Browse” button.

11.Click “Next” in the window shown on

the left.

12.Click “Finish” in the window shown

on the left.

The figure shown on the left is displayed as is when the CD-ROM is set as the F drive. If your PC’s CDROM is set otherwise, the drive will be displayed accordingly.

Browse button

Steps 5 to 9 are required only when the camera is being connected to a PC for the first time. Skip to step 13 from the next time.

VIEWING OPTIONS

13.Open “My Computer” on the desktop

of the PC.

14.Open “Removable Disk (E:)”.

The figure shown on the left is displayed as is when the removable disk is set as the E drive. The drive will be displayed differently depending on what type of device (MO disk drive, USB card reader/writer, etc.) is connected to your PC.

15.Open the “Dcim” folder.

16.Open “100olymp” folder.

17.Now you can view images (JPEG

files).

When images are only displayed, it does not mean they are saved. For how to save images, refer to the user’s guide of your PC.

VIEWING OPTIONS

When using a Macintosh with OS9

5. The desktop of the PC shows an “unti-

tled” icon.

6. Open “untitled”.

7. Open the “DCIM” folder.

8. Open the “100OLYMP” folder.

9. Now you can view images (JPEG

files).

Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC.

When images are only displayed, it does not mean they are saved. For how to save images, refer to the user’s guide of your PC.

VIEWING OPTIONS

 Downloaded images can be viewed using Olympus CAMEDIA Master or

other graphic software such as Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop, as well as Internet browsers such as Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. For details, refer to your software user’s manual.

 For the latest optional equipment, visit the Olympus website or see the

latest brochures.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a question related to a camera feature, you cannot obtain satisfactory images, or you think there is a malfunction, please refer to the page below that most closely corresponds with your question. Many problems with this camera can be solved easily without the help of Olympus service representatives.

 Simplified Operation Chart  If an Alarm Message Is Displayed  If an Operation Does Not Work  If Image Quality is Poor  Frequently Asked Questions

TROUBLESHOOTING

Simplified Operation Chart

Refer to this chart whenever you’re not sure what the correct operation sequence is. For detailed descriptions of each operation, page references are provided in this chart.

Open the lens barrier

Close the lens barrier

Flash (P. 56)

Single-frame playback (P. 42) Magnified-image

playback (P. 44)

Macro (P. 60) Digital zoom (P. 59)

Press the OK/menu button <Shooting mode menu>

Flash (P. 56) Macro (P. 60) Self-timer (P. 61) Continuous shooting (P. 62) Exposure compensation (P. 64) Image quality (P. 54) White balance (P. 66) Beep tones (P. 68) Date/time setting (P. 26)

Beep tones (P. 68) Date/time setting (P. 26)

Monitor adjustment (P. 52)

Single-frame erasure (P. 46) All-frame erasure (P. 47) Slide show (P. 48)

Protection (P. 50) Monitor adjustment (P. 52) Print reservation (P. 74) Formatting (P. 24)

TV screen viewing (P. 71) Printing (P. 72) Downloading to PC (P. 77)

Press the display button

Press the OK/menu button <Playback mode menu>

Using external devices

For shooting images

For viewing images

Press Press Press

Press Press

TROUBLESHOOTING

If an Alarm Message Is Displayed

Warning Monitor Display Error Meaning Treatment

Card absence

NO CARD

Card is not inserted or recognized.

Insert a card or, if it is already inserted, remove and insert it again.

Card full

CARD FULL

No more image can be shot because the number of shootable images have reached 0.

Replace the card or erase unnecessary images.

Write protect

CARD PROTECTED

Data write to the card is prohibited.

If you want to save images on the card, remove the write protect seal. (See the SmartMedia instructions.)

Card error

CARD ERROR

Shooting, playback and erasure are not possible.

Clean the card’s connector with a piece of cleaning paper and format the card again. A card which cannot be formatted is unusable.

Playback error

CAN NOT OPEN FILE

The image cannot be viewed.

The image file in use is not compatible with the camera. The image should be viewed on a PC, etc.

No image

NO PICTURE

Playback is impossible.

You are trying to play back a card on which no images have been recorded.

Card cover

CARD-COVER OPEN

The camera does not work properly.

Close the card cover until it clicks.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If an Operation Does Not Work

Cause Remedy See

When the camera does not work properly

The camera power is off. Open the lens barrier to turn the camera on. P. 30

Batteries are inserted the wrong way. Remove and insert correctly. P. 29

Cause Remedy See

When the flash does not emit light

The subject is too bright. If you want to use the flash, set the flash mode

to the Fill-in Flash mode.

P. 58

The Continuous Shooting mode is engaged.

The flash cannot be used in the Continuous Shooting mode.

Cause Remedy See

When the monitor is not clearly visible

The monitor brightness is set improperly.

Adjust the brightness. P. 52

You are watching the monitor under sunlight.

Shade the sunlight with your hand, etc.

The battery power has run out. Replace the batteries with new ones. P. 29

Battery performance has dropped temporarily due to cold.

Warm the batteries by putting them in your pocket before retrying operation.

P. 29

The camera turned off automatically. Close the lens barrier and then open it again. P. 30

The camera is connected to a PC. Camera operation is not possible while the

camera is connected to a PC.

Dew condensation has occurred inside the camera.

Let the camera dry without turning it on. Once it is completely dry, turn it on.

—

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause Remedy See

When pressing the shutter button, the camera does not take a picture

The flash is not fully recharged or you pressed the shutter button while the camera is still processing the last shot.

Remove your finger from the shutter button and press it again when the orange lamp has stopped blinking.

P. 37

The card is full. Replace the card, erase unnecessary image

frames or download images to a PC, and then erase all image frames in the card.

There is a problem with the card. Check the error message. P. 89

P. 46 P. 47 P. 81

The battery power has run out during shooting or card writing.

Replace the batteries with new ones. P. 19

The remaining battery power is low. Replace the batteries. (If the orange lamp is

blinking to indicate that data is being written in the card, wait until the blinking stops.)

P. 19

A write protect seal is attached to the card or no card is inserted in the camera.

Insert a new card or remove the write protect seal.

P. 22 P. 24

The camera is in the Playback mode. Open the lens barrier. P. 30

The last-shot image is being written to the card. (The orange lamp blinks.)

Remove your finger from the shutter button, and then wait until the orange lamp goes out before retrying shooting.

The subject is too close. Set the camera to the Macro mode, and then

press the shutter button again.

P. 37

P. 60

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause Remedy See

When the monitor cannot display images

The camera is in the shooting mode.

Close the lens barrier and press the monitor button so that the monitor turns on and displays an image.

P. 42

Cause Remedy See

When image protection, single-frame erasure, all-frame erasure or formatting is impossible

A write protect seal is attached to the card.

Remove the seal. Note that the removed seal should not be reused.

P. 25

Cause Remedy See

When an error message is displayed during data downloading to the connected PC

The cable is not connected properly. Check that it is connected properly. P. 81

P. 70

The camera is off.

Press the monitor button to turn the camera on.

The battery power is low. It is recommended to use the AC adapter

(optional) when the digital camera is connected to a PC.

The USB driver is installed incorrectly in your PC.

Observe instructions given in the installation manual of the USB driver and make sure that the camera is recognized by your PC.

No image has been saved on the card in use.

The display shows message “NO PICTURE”. Note that playback is possible only after images are shot.

P. 42 P. 89

The digital camera is connected to a TV.

The monitor turns off while the camera is connected to a PC.

P. 71

There is a problem with the card. Check the error message. P. 89

P. 30

P. 81

TROUBLESHOOTING

If Image Quality Is Poor

Cause Remedy See

When the image is too bright

The flash mode is set to the Fill-in Flash mode.

Close the lens barrier to restore the Auto-Flash mode, or select the Fill-In Flash mode

P. 56

The subject was too brightly illuminated.

Correct the exposure or shoot the subject from a different angle or point the camera in a different direction and lock the exposure.

P. 64

Cause Remedy See

See

When the image is too dark

You blocked the flash with your finger, etc.

Hold the camera correctly, taking care not to cover the flash surface

P. 28

The subject was out of reach of the flash.

Shoot the subject from a distance of less than about 3 m/9.8 ft.

P. 56

You shot a dark subject against back light.

Set the flash mode to the Fill-in Flash mode. P. 57

Cause Remedy

When the colors in an image shot indoors are abnormal

The image color tone is affected by the illumination light.

Set the flash mode to the Fill-in Flash mode. P. 61

The white balance control setting is wrong.

Set the white balance control according to the lighting condition.

P. 66

The subject does not contain any white.

Shoot the subject with something white in the field of view or set the white balance control according to the current lighting condition.

P. 66

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause Remedy See

When part of image is cut off

The lens was blocked by your finger or the strap.

Hold the camera correctly, taking care not to cover the lens.

P. 28

The subject shooting distance was too close.

Shoot the image by using the monitor. P. 34

Cause Remedy See

When the image is out of focus

The camera moved at the moment you pressed the shutter button (camera shake).

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently.

P. 28

P. 60

The AF target marking was not placed exactly on the subject.

Bring the subject to be focused on the center of the screen or use the Focus Lock mode.

P. 40

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The lens is dirty. Use a commercially available lens blower to get

rid of the dust on the lens, and then wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning paper.

The Macro mode was used improperly.

Use the Macro mode only when the working distance is between 10 cm/0.4 in and 0.5 m/1.6 ft. In other case, use the normal mode.

P. 61In self-timer shooting, you pressed the shutter button while in front of the camera.

Do not stand in front of the camera. Press the shutter button while using the viewfinder.

P. 58The flash mode was set to the Flash Off mode in a low light condition where the flash is required.

Since shutter speed decreases and exposure time increases in this mode, use a tripod or hold the camera securely.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I maximize is the battery life?

Actual battery life is variable depending on the operating hours of the monitor, operating frequency of the flash, type of battery and temperature of the operating environment. As battery power consumption is particularly high when the monitor is on, it is recommended to turn the monitor off whenever possible. You do not have to worry about battery life if you use the optional AC adapter.

What do I do if the date saved with the pictured data is not correct?

The date is not set at the factory. You must set the date yourself before shooting images ( Page 26). Note that the date and time settings are cleared when the camera is left for about a dayr without batteries.

Can a filter or hood be attached to the camera?

No.

Can an external flash be attached to the camera?

No.

Why do the eyes look red when they are shot under flash light?

With any kind of compact camera, eyes tend to look red when the flash is used. This is because the retinas reflect the flash light. The occurrence frequency of this phenomenon is variable depending on individuals and the shooting conditions such as the surrounding light. In general, this phenomenon tends to occur more frequently with bright-eyed people than with dark-eyed people. The occurrence frequency can be reduced considerably by setting the flash mode to the Red-Eye Reduction Flash mode ( Page 57).

TROUBLESHOOTING

How should the camera be stored?

Keep the camera away from dust, moisture and salt. Wipe the camera well and dry it before storage. When the camera has been used at a beach, moisten a cloth in fresh water, ring the cloth well and wipe the camera with it. Do not use moth repellent when storing the camera. Be sure to remove the batteries when the camera is not to be used for a long period of time.* * Calendar date and time selection will be reset in about 1 hour.

Can the camera be connected to any PC?

It can be connected to most recent PC models equipped with a USB port. It can also be connected to Macintosh machines or notebook machines. However, USB is supported differently depending on the operating system of your PC. For details, see Page 78.

What is USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a new means of connection allowing data transfer to a PC. It is convenient because you do not have to turn the camera and PC off before connecting the USB cable. If your PC has a rectangular connector marked , measuring about 6 x 15 mm/0.25 x 0.5 in, it is the USB port.

What kind of software is required to retouch images or insert them in documents on the PC?

If your PC runs Windows, retouching is possible using the Windows Photo Editor provided with Microsoft Office for Windows 98, etc. Also note that images can be inserted directly in documents when these are created using word processing software such as Microsoft Word. For details, see the instructions of the software you use.

SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS

 Specifications  Glossary of Terms

SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Specifications

Type : Digital camera (record/play type) Recording system : Digital recording, JPEG (DCF-compliant)/DPOF-compatible Recording medium : 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64

MB and 128 MB

Number of shootable : Approx. 18 (SHQ mode, 8 MB card) frames Approx. 36 (HQ mode, 8 MB card)

Approx. 122 (SQ mode, 8 MB card)

Erasure : Single-frame erasure, all-frame erasure Image pickup device : 1/3.2-inch CCD solid-state image pickup device, 1.31 mil-

lion pixels (total)

No. of recording pixels : 1280 x 960 pixels (SHQ and HQ modes)

640 x 480 pixels (SQ mode)

White balance control : Full-auto TTL, presets (Clear Sky, Cloudy sky, Incandescent

Lamp and Fluorescent Lamp)

Lens : Olympus lens, 4.5 mm, F2.8, 6 elements in 5 groups

(equivalent to 36 mm lens with 35 mm camera)

Photometric system : Digital ESP metering using image pickup device Exposure control system: Programmed auto exposure Aperture settings* : F2.8, F8 Shutter speed* : 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.

(in combination with the mechanical shutter) *Manual setting is not available.

Shooting distance : 0.5 m/1.6 ft to ∞ (normal mode), 10 cm to 0.5 m/0.4 in to

1.6 ft (macro mode)

Viewfinder : Optical, real-image viewfinder (with AF target) and LCD

monitor

Monitor : 1.5-inch, TFT color LCD monitor No. of monitor screen pixels

: Approx. 118,000

On-screen display : Date/time, frame number, protection, record mode, remain-

ing battery power, file number, print reservation, menus, etc.

SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Flash recharging time : Approx. 9 sec. or less (normal temperature, new batteries) Flash working range : Approx. 0.2 to 3 m/0.7 to 9.8 ft Flash modes : Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and back

light), Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Flash-Off, Fill-In Flash and Night Scene

Autofocus : TTL system autofocus, contrast detection/focusing range

from 10 cm/0.4 in to ∞

Self-timer : Operating time approx. 12 sec. External connectors : DC-IN connector, data input/output connector (USB), A/V

OUT jack (NTSC or PAL)

Date/time : Simultaneous recording in image data Auto calendar : Automatic correction in range of 2001 to 2031 Calendar power supply : Backed up by a built-in capacitor (Date and time data lost

when batteries are removed for over 30 minutes.)

Card function : DPOF print reservation

Operating environment

Temperature : 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F (operating)/

–20 to 60°C/-4 to 140 °F (storage)

Humidity : 30% to 90% (operating)/

10% to 90% (storage)

Power supply : CR-V3 lithium batter y pack x1, NiMH batteries or NiCd

batteries, or R6/AA alkaline batteries. UM3 manganese batteries cannot be used.

Dimensions : 110(W) x 62(H) x 34(D) mm/4.3(W) x 2.4(H) x 1.3(D) in

(excluding projections)

Weight : Approx. 165 g/5.8 oz (excluding batteries and card)

Design and specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Glossary of Terms

AC adapter

Used to power the digital camera from a household AC power. The use of this product is especially recommended when the camera is to be used for an extended period of time such as when it is connected to a PC.

P. 70

All-frame erasure

Simultaneous erasure of all of the images saved on a card. P. 47

Back light

Condition in which a strong light is behind the subject. P. 57

Beep tone

Sound generated when the shutter is released or when a warning is displayed.

P. 68

Auto-Flash

In this flash mode, the flash is activated automatically under low light.

P. 57

Card

This refers to SmartMedia for saving images. P. 22

Card print reservation

This feature makes it possible to specify images to be printed from a card and the number of copies of each image.

P. 74

Continuous shooting

A drive mode which allows you to shoot multiple images successively while you press and hold the shutter button.

P. 62

P. 61

Digital ESP

Photometric system which determines the exposure automatically based on digital processing.

Digital zoom

Feature for zooming in on the subject.

P. 72

DPOF

Digital Print Order Format, a common recording system used in printing images in a photo lab, studio, etc.

P. 98

Olympus C-1, D-100 Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read the Following Before Use

How to Read This Booklet

CONTENTS

INDEX OF AVAILABLE OPERATIONS

Making the Most of Your Digital Camera

Operations Available with This Camera

PREPARATION

Names of Parts

Attaching the Provided Strap

Loading the Battery

Selecting the Appropriate Batteries

Inserting the Provided Card (SmartMedia)

Selecting the Appropriate Card

Using a New Card (Formatting)

Setting the Date and Time

Holding the Camera

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Pictures

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Shooting Using the Monitor

Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor According to Working Distance

Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the Viewfinder or on the Monitor (in Shooting Mode)

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Viewing Pictures

Image Playback Operations

Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)

Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)

Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show)

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)

Adjusting the Monitor Brightness

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)

Using the Flash

Zooming in on a Subject

Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)

Using the Self-Timer

Shooting Images Sequentially

Varying the Image Brightness

Varying the Image Color Tone

Muting the Beep Tones

VIEWING OPTIONS

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Viewing Images on a TV Screen

Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card

Operations Available with Your PC

Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC

Downloading Image Data to Your PC

When using a Windows PC

When using a Macintosh with OS9

TROUBLESHOOTING

Simplified Operation Chart

If an Alarm Message Is Displayed

If an Operation Does Not Work

If Image Quality Is Poor

Frequently Asked Questions

SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Specifications

Glossary of Terms