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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-120
D-380
REFERENCE MANUAL
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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-120/D-380
REFERENCE MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you
start to use your new camera, please read these instructions
carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer
protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : C-120/D-380
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
Telephone Number : 631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
11747-3157 U.S.A.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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INDEX
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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INDEX 3
Contents 4
Getting started 7
Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Inserting the card (SmartMedia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the menus and tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Shortcut menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Mode menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Shooting basics 28
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Taking still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Taking still pictures using the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Comparison of the viewfinder and monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Zooming in on a subject (Digital zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Advanced shooting 38
Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation). . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Playback 54
Playing back still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Quick View (Double-click playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Index display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Slide-show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Protecting pictures (Protect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Creating sepia-toned pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Rotating pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Camera settings 73
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Formatting (Card setup/Memory setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Copying pictures to the card (Memory backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . . . . . . . .77
Saving the settings (All Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Pixel Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
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Print settings 83
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Making a print reservation on the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Troubleshooting 89
Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
If an operation does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
If the image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Specifications 96
Index 98
Indications used in this manual
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most
out of your camera.
Reference pages describing details or associated
information.
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Getting started
Names of parts
Shutter button
Lens barrier
Turns the camera on
and off in the shooting
mode.
Viewfinder
Monitor
Tripod
socket
Lens
DC-IN jack
Macro lever
Target mark
(Monitor) button
Turns the camera on and off in the playback mode.
Self-timer lamp
Green lamp
Arrow pad
(OK/Menu) button
Flash
Connector cover
USB
connector
Card cover
Strap eyelet
Battery
compartment
cover
Getting started
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Monitor indications
Shooting mode Playback mode
1
2
3
Getting started
4
5
Item
Battery check , p.9
1
Flash , , , , p.33
2
Spot metering p.42
3
Memory gauge p.9
4
Internal memory —
5
Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
6
Self-timer/Drive , ,
7
White balance WB AUTO, , , , p.44
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Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 p.46
9
Number of storable still
pictures/Seconds
10
remaining
Number of pixels
11
Date and time '02.01.12 12:30 p.19
12
File number, Frame
13
number/Playing time
Print reservation, Number of prints
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Protect p.64
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• The indicator is displayed when you are storing pictures in the
camera’s internal memory. It does not appear when you insert a card.
• You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in
the playback mode. “Displaying shooting information” ( p.80)
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1
7
8
9
10
Indication
16/16" p.32
1600 × 1208, 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480
100-0016, 16/16" —
× 2p.85
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15
9
11
6
8
12
13
Ref.Page
p.40
p.32,p.38,p.39
p.46
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Monitor indications
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit,
the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication
changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the
memory gauge is full, wait a few moments before taking the next shot.
When taking still pictures
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Getting started
Before
shooting
(Gauge is
off)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
More than
two taken
(Lit)
Wait
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
When recording movies
If you continue shooting
Shoot
Wait
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
During shooting (Lit)
• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.
• Movie recording ends automatically when the memory gauge
is full.
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.
No indication
Lights up (Green) Blinks (Red)
Remaining power
level: high
Remaining power level: low
Replace with a new battery.
Green lamp on the right of
the viewfinder blinks
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with a new battery.
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Attaching the strap
Thread the short end of the
1
strap through the strap eyelet.
Getting started
Thread the long end of the
2
strap through the loop that has
already gone through the
eyelet.
Pull the strap tight, making
3
sure that it is securely
fastened and will not come
loose.
Strap eyelet
10
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can
easily catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
• Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera
does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the
camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
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Loading the batteries
This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH
batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
Make sure that:
1
The lens barrier
is closed.
The green
lamp is off.
Slide the battery compartment
2
cover in the direction of (the
direction indicated by the
lift it up in the direction of .
Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly
3
oriented as shown in the illustration.
When using AA (R6) batteries When using lithium battery packs
Close the battery compartment
4
cover in the direction of .
While pressing the
mark, slide the cover in the
direction of .
If the battery compartment cover will not close easily, do not force it.
Try pressing [OPEN] and the mark with both hands.
mark on the cover), and
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, all the
internal settings will revert to the factory default settings.
The monitor is off.
Battery insertion
direction mark
Getting started
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Loading the batteries
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter
In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can use the following types
of battery or AC adapter. You are recommended to choose the power source
best suited to the situation.
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)
Getting started
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long
service life, it is convenient when traveling.
Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery
pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals,
peel it off only from the terminals.
NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and
economical. Their low-temperature resistance
makes them a good choice for cold areas.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,
which are easy to get anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you
can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending
on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use this type
of battery only when you have no other choices available. Turn off the monitor
whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
The optional Olympus AC adapter
allows you to power your camera from
a household electrical outlet.
Use an AC adapter designed to
operate on the AC voltage in the area
the camera is being used.
Consult your nearest Olympus dealer
or service center for details.
AC adapter
Camera
Electrical
outlet
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Loading the batteries
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
• If the batteries become exhausted, when the camera is connected to
a PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are
downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or
damaged. You are therefore recommended to use the optional AC
adapter. However, do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while
the camera is connected to the PC.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. This may affect the camera's
internal settings or functions.
• The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This
could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
• When the monitor is turned on.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended
period of time.
• When the camera is connected to a PC.
Getting started
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
This reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.
The card is convenient, for example, when you are traveling and you want to
take a lot of pictures. When the card is inserted, the pictures you have taken
are stored on the card. When no card is inserted, the pictures are stored in
the camera’s internal memory.
Card basics
Getting started
Images recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten,
and/or edited on a PC.
Contact area
c
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.
c
Write-protect area
d
d
Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect
your data from accidental erasure or overwriting.
Index area
e
e
Use the provided index label to indicate the card’s contents.
The following cards can be used:
• Provided 8 MB standard card
• Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB - 128 MB)
• Commercially available 3 V (3.3 V) cards (4 MB - 128 MB)
• 2 MB cards cannot be used.
• Commercially available 5 V cards cannot be used.
• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as a 3 V
(3.3 V)), or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a
PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera.
“Formatting (Card setup/Memory setup)” ( p.74)
Handling precautions
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storing
temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F); Humidity: up to 95%
• Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation.
• Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card.
• Do not touch the contact area of the card.
• Do not reuse the write-protect seal.
• Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully.
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Make sure that:
1
The lens barrier
is closed.
The green
lamp is off.
Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
The monitor is off.
Open the card cover.
2
Insert the card as far as it will go in
3
the direction shown in the
illustration.
There is an arrow inside the card cover,
indicating the direction in which the card
should be inserted.
Close the card cover securely until it
4
clicks.
Getting started
Card
insertion
direction
mark
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
Removing the card
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out
in the direction of the arrow.
Getting started
Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while
the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card.
Destroyed data cannot be restored.
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Turning the power on/off
When shooting pictures
Power on: Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
Power off: Close the lens barrier.
The camera turns off.
Power on Power off
When playing back pictures on the camera
Power on: Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed.
The camera turns on in the playback mode (the monitor turns
on).
Power off: Press the (monitor) button.
The camera turns off (the monitor turns off).
Power on Power off
With the lens
barrier closed
Getting started
• If you open the lens barrier without the card inside the camera, NO
CARD appears on the monitor. In this case, you can record pictures
in the camera's internal memory.
• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep
mode after about 3 minutes of non-operation. If the monitor is on, it
will automatically turn off. The camera activates again as soon as you
lightly press the shutter button or the button. Whenever possible,
turn the camera off when you do not intend to take any pictures for a
while.
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Turning the power on/off
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If
the card in the camera has to be formatted, the following screen appears.
CARD SEtUP
Getting started
Note that all existing data stored on the card
is erased when the card is formatted.
To turn the camera off To format the card
CARD SEtUP
POWER OFF
FORMAt
SELECt
GO
Press on the arrow pad
to select POWER OFF, then press
the (OK/Menu) button.
The camera turns off.
SELECt
POWER OFF
FORMAt
GO
FORMAt
CAUtION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECt
GO
Press on the arrow pad
to select FORMAT and press
the (OK/Menu) button. Then
select YES and press again to
start formatting.
Formatting starts.
If the card was successfully
formatted, the camera is ready to
take pictures.
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Setting the date and time
Open the lens barrier.
1
Press .
2
The shooting mode top menu is displayed.
Press on the arrow pad to select
3
MODE MENU.
Press to select the SETUP
4
tab, then press .
Press to select , then
5
press .
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
Getting started
DRIVE
MODE MENU
FUNCtION
SEtUP
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Setting the date and time
Press to select one of the
6
following date formats:
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
Then press .
The cursor moves to the next setting field.
Getting started
The following steps show the procedure when the Y-M-D format is
selected.
Press to set the first field,
7
then press to move to the next
field.
Press to move back to the previous
setting field.
Repeat the above steps until the
8
date and time are completely set.
Press .
9
For a more accurate setting, press
when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock
starts when you press .
Close the lens barrier.
10
The camera turns off.
SELECt
SELECt
YMD
GO
SEt
GO
SEt
20
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, or if the
battery power is exhausted, the date and time settings may be
canceled or become incorrect. Before taking important pictures, check
that the date and time settings are correct.
The date and time can also be set by the same procedure in the
playback mode.
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Using the menus and tabs
When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, the top
menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from
the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting
mode screens.
Press .
The top menu is displayed.
DRIVE
MODE MENU
FUNCtION
Select each menu using
the arrow pad.
Getting started
Shortcut Menus
• Let you quickly access the most
frequently used menu settings.
• Display operational buttons at
the bottom of the screen, and let
you select items by pressing
.
SHQ 1600*1208
HQ 1600*1200
SQ1 1024*768
SQ2 640*480
CANCELGOSELECt
Mode Menu
• Lets you access the menu
selections to set the metering,
white balance, etc.
• Categorizes the settings into 4
tabs.
• Displays the CAMERA,
PICTURE, CARD and SETUP
tabs. Select the desired tab on
the left of the screen by pressing
.
CAMERA
Tabs
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
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Using the menus and tabs
How to use the menus
1
Press to display
the top menu, then
press .
Top menu
Getting started
DRIVE
FUNCtION
MODE MENU
2
Press to select a
tab, then press to
display the menu.
CAMERA tab
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
PICTURE tab
WB
CAM
PICtURE
CARDSEt
CARD tab
CARD SEtUP
CAM
PIC
CARD
SEt
SETUP tab
ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
To return
to select a
tab, press
.
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Using the menus and tabs
Press to select the
3
desired item, then press
to display the available
setting selections.
Press to select
4
the setting.
Setting is completed
when the setting has
been changed.
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
The green frame moves
to the selected item.
or
To return to
select an
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
ESP
item, press
or .
CAMERA
CARDSEt PIC
MEtERING
ESP
To close the menu,
press twice.
• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the
settings performed. For example, when the movie mode is selected, you
cannot select SEPIA, BLACK&WHITE or in the EDIT tab category.
• By pressing the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is
displayed, you can take pictures with the currently selected settings.
• If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set All
Reset to OFF. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.78)
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Using the menus and tabs
Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
When the still picture
shooting mode is selected
Getting started
DRIVE
MODE MENU
FUNCtION
DRIVE
Lets you shoot pictures in succession.
Lets you shoot movies.
Lets you shoot one frame at a time (normal
shooting).
Lets you select the resolution and the quality of the image.
Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
Movie : HQ,SQ
FUNCTION
2 IN 1
PANORAMA
Lets you combine two still pictures taken in
succession into one picture.
Self-Portrait mode:
Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding the
camera.
Allows panorama pictures to be taken with
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards.
When the movie recording
mode is selected
DRIVE
MODE MENU
p.29
p.39
p.32
p.46
p.51
p.53
p.49
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Playback mode
When a still picture is
played back
INFO
MODE MENU
ERASE
When a movie is played
INFO
Displays all recorded pictures in slide-show fashion.
MOVIE PLAYBACK
Plays back a movie.
INFO
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.
ERASE
Erases a selected picture.
Using the menus and tabs
back
Getting started
MOVIE PLAYBACK
MODE MENU
ERASE
p.58
p.59
p.80
p.61
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Using the menus and tabs
Mode menus
Mode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use to select a
tab and display the respective functions.
If you display the mode menu without the card inside the camera, a
Getting started
Shooting mode
MEMORY tab will be displayed instead of the CARD tab.
CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
SETUP tab
CAMERA tab
METERING
PICTURE tab
WB
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats a card. p.74
SETUP tab
ALL RESET
REC VIEW
Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure
compensation).
Selects the area of the image that will be used to
determine exposure or image brightness from the two
available settings: ESP or (spot metering).
Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light
source.
Selects whether to save the current camera settings when
you turn off the power.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off. p.73
Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while
saving them.
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. p.81
Sets the date and time. p.19
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p.40
p.42
p.44
p.78
p.77
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Playback mode
Using the menus and tabs
PLAY tab
PLAY
EDIT tab
CARD tab
CARDSEt EDIt
SETUP tab
PLAY tab
Protects pictures from accidental erasure. p.64
EDIT tab
BLACK & WHITE Creates black and white pictures. p.66
SEPIA Creates sepia-toned pictures. p.67
Makes the file size smaller. p.68
INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. p.71
CARD tab
CARD SETUP
BACKUP
SETUP tab
ALL RESET
Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
Stores printing information on the card required for
DPOF printers.
Formats a card.
Erases all image data stored on the card.
Copies images stored in the internal memory to the
card.
Selects whether to save the current camera settings
when you turn off the power.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and
off.
Selects the number of frames in the index display. p.57
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. p.81
p.69
p.85
p.74
p.62
p.76
p.78
p.73
Getting started
Sets the date and time. p.19
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Shooting basics
Holding the camera
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your
sides to prevent the camera from moving.
When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash
is at the top.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Shooting basics
9
Incorrect grip:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
9
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Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter
button is pressed. Hold the camera securely, and press the shutter
button gently.
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Taking still pictures
You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both
methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button. The
recorded picture will be stored on the card if you have inserted one, or in the
internal memory if you have not inserted a card.
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder
Open the lens barrier.
1
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
Position the target mark over the
2
subject in the viewfinder.
When the distance from the camera to the
subject is less than 60 cm/2 ft, select the
macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures
(Macro mode)” ( p.37)
Press the shutter button gently
3
(halfway).
The green lamp on the right of the
viewfinder lights up. The exposure is
locked as long as the shutter button is
kept pressed halfway.
Target
mark
Green
lamp
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Press the shutter button all the way
4
(fully).
The camera takes the picture.
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Taking still pictures
Taking still pictures using the monitor
Open the lens barrier.
1
Press .
2
The monitor turns on.
“Monitor indications” ( p.8)
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Determine the image composition
3
while observing your subject on the
monitor.
Take the picture by following the
4
same procedure as for shooting
using the viewfinder.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully) to take the picture.
“Taking still pictures using the viewfinder” ( p.29)
When you want to take pictures with the monitor off, press again.
• While the green lamp is blinking after the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the flash is charging. While the green lamp is blinking after
shooting, the picture you just took is being stored. Wait until the lamp
goes off to take another picture (approx. 2 to 40 seconds).
• If the memory gauge is fully lit, you cannot take any pictures. Wait a
few seconds until the memory gauge goes off to take another picture.
“Memory gauge” ( p.9)
• The monitor is used for checking the image composition. Camera
shake, the correct focus and exposure condition of the recorded
picture should be checked by the close-up playback. “Close-up
playback” ( p.55)
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• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is
pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out
blurred.
• Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the
AC adapter while the green lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Comparison of the viewfinder and monitor
Taking still pictures
Advantages
Disadvantages
Tips
Viewfinder Monitor
Camera shake does not
occur easily and subjects
can be seen clearly even in
bright places. Little battery
You can check the picture
area that the camera
actually records more
accurately.
power is used.
When close to a subject,
the image in the viewfinder
is a little different from the
picture that the camera
actually records.
Camera shake can occur
easily and subjects may be
difficult to see in bright/dark
places. The monitor uses
more battery power than
the viewfinder.
Use the viewfinder for
general snapshots
(landscape pictures, casual
shots, etc.) or when taking
several pictures in a row
(approx. 60 cm/2 ft - ).
Use the monitor when you
need to know the exact
area the camera records, or
when you want to shoot a
close subject such as a
close-up portrait or flower
∞
(approx. 25 - 60 cm/0.8 ft 2 ft).
• The camera records a wider area than the image in the
viewfinder.
• As you get closer to the subject, the actual image
recorded becomes lower than the one in the viewfinder
(see left).
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Recording movies
You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played
back or stored separately as still pictures using the index function. “Creating
an index” ( p.71)
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
Open the lens barrier. Press .
Press to select DRIVE.
2
Shooting basics
Press to select , then
3
press .
Movie recording is set and the menu is
closed.
The total recordable time and the
mark are displayed on the monitor.
Record the movie while observing
4
your subject on the monitor.
Press the shutter button fully to start
recording and the number of seconds
remaining for one record is displayed.
Press the shutter button fully again to stop
recording.
z
To cancel movie mode
Press
The monitor turns off and the movie mode is canceled.
.
• The movie mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving
the settings (All Reset)” ( p.78)
• During movie recording, the flash is disabled.
• It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.
• The seconds remaining varies depending on the record mode, whether
the movie is stored on the card or in the internal memory, and the
amount of space available on the card or in the internal memory.
“Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)” ( p.46)
• You cannot record movies with sound.
DRIVE
CANCEL
Seconds remaining
SELECt
GO
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Using the flash
In the auto-flash mode (factory default setting), the flash is designed to fire
automatically when shooting under low light or against strong backlight, but you
can change the flash mode to suit different shooting situations. Select the flash
mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve.
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
Press .
2
The current flash setting is displayed.
AUtO
Press while the current flash
3
setting is displayed.
Each time you press , the flash mode is
switched in the following sequence:
AUTO - - - - -
.
Take the picture.
4
• The flash working range is approximately 2.5 m/8.2 ft.
• The camera returns to the auto-flash mode (factory default setting)
when the lens barrier is closed.
( p.78)
• While the green lamp is blinking, the flash is charging and shooting is
not possible. Wait until the lamp goes off, then retry shooting.
• If you use the flash when shooting at a close distance, shadows may
be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
• In sequential shooting, panorama or movie mode, the flash is disabled.
“Saving the settings (All Reset)”
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Using the flash
Auto-flash (No indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
To shoot a subject with backlight, position the target mark over the subject in
the viewfinder.
Red-eye reduction flash ( )
The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures.
The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting preflashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes
to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.
Shooting basics
The subject’s eyes appear red.
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released, so do not move the camera and hold it firmly.
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at
the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical
characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
Fill-in flash ( )
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 backlight conditions, or under
artificial light such as a fluorescent lamp.
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The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright
light.
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Using the flash
Flash off ( )
The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations
where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when you want to
shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Night scene ( )
Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background. In this
mode, the flash is designed for slow shutter speeds, enabling the flash to
brighten the subject and the slow shutter speed to shoot the background,
ensuring both are exposed.
Night scene with red-eye reduction ( )
Use this mode when shooting a portrait against a night background to reduce
the red-eye phenomenon. In this mode, pre-flashes are emitted to counter the
red-eye phenomenon.
Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light
situations when the flash off, night scene or night scene with red-eye
reduction flash mode is set, the use of a tripod is recommended to
prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera shake. The green
lamp blinks in low light conditions to warn of camera shake, but you can
take pictures. Note that a moving subject will be blurred.
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Zooming in on a subject (Digital zoom)
The maximum possible magnification is 5x.
Record mode and zoom magnification
When the record mode is set to SHQ, HQ or SQ1: 1x - 2.5x
When the record mode is set to SQ2: 1x - 5x
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
Press .
2
Shooting basics
The monitor turns on automatically.
Press while observing your subject on the monitor.
3
The bar moves on the
zoom indicator according to
the zoom magnification.
Take the picture while observing your subject on the monitor.
4
• Pressing turns off the monitor and cancels the digital zoom.
• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
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Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)
The macro mode allows you to shoot a subject at a distance of 25 - 60 cm/0.8
- 2 ft. You can also use the macro mode to shoot a subject at a distance of
more than 60 cm/2 ft. This camera uses a smaller lens aperture in this mode,
making it useful for taking pictures in bright surroundings, such as snowcovered mountains in bright sunshine.
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
Slide the macro lever on the front of
2
the camera in the direction of the
arrow.
To cancel the macro mode, slide the lever
back to its original position.
Press .
3
The monitor turns on.
Take the picture while observing
4
your subject on the monitor.
Shooting basics
The macro mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed.
• Be sure to slide the macro lever all the way.
• In the macro mode, keep a minimum distance of 25 cm/0.8 ft. between
the camera and the subject. When the camera is too close to the
subject, the shutter will release but the subject will not be in focus.
• If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous
and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
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Advanced shooting
Using the self-timer
This function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the
photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
Press .
2
The monitor turns on and the current selftimer setting is displayed.
Advanced shooting
Press while the current self-timer setting is displayed.
3
The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is
pressed.
Press the shutter button fully.
4
The self-timer lamp lights up for
approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for 2 seconds with
beep sound, the picture is taken.
Self-timer lamp
ON
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• The self-timer mode is canceled automatically after taking one picture
or when the lens barrier is closed even if All Reset is set to OFF.
• To cancel the self-timer shooting after the shutter button has been
pressed, press .
• During the self-timer shooting, the sequential shooting and the movie
mode are disabled.
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Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting)
This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing
and holding the shutter button (over 8 pictures at 1.5 frames per second in
HQ mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential
shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking a moving subject.
You can also erase the unwanted shots afterwards. “Single-frame erase”
( p.61)
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select DRIVE.
2
Press to select , then
3
press .
Sequential shooting is set and the menu is
closed.
DRIVE
Advanced shooting
CANCEL
Take the pictures.
4
Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take
pictures in sequence until you release the button.
• The sequential shooting mode is canceled when the lens barrier is
closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.78)
• During sequential shooting, the flash is disabled.
• Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is
decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera shake.
• The number of pictures that can be shot in succession and the
sequential shooting speed vary depending on the subject, the record
mode, whether the pictures are stored on the card or in the internal
memory, and the amount of space available on the card or in the
internal memory.
It takes longer than usual to store pictures after sequential shooting.
SELECt
GO
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)
This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the
brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5 steps.
Often white subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural
colors. Adjusting towards [+] makes these subjects closer to their real
shades. For the same reason, adjust towards [-] when shooting black
subjects.
−2.0 ±0 +2.0
Advanced shooting
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the CAMERA
3
tab, then press .
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
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Press to select , then
4
press .
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)
Press to select the exposure
5
compensation value.
Select a [+] value to brighten the image or
a [-] value to darken the image.
The exposure compensation value is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
Take the picture.
6
• The exposure compensation value returns to ±0 (factory default
setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All
Reset)” ( p.78)
• When you adjust the exposure while observing the subject on the
monitor, the brightness of the image displayed also changes.
However, the variation may be less noticeable when the subject is
dark. In this case, play back the recorded picture to confirm that the
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.
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
+
1.5
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)
In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken
with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by
changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (Spot metering), a
subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Metering settings
ESP (Digital ESP) : Meters the center of the viewfinder and the area around
(Spot metering) :
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Advanced shooting
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the CAMERA
3
tab and press .
Press to select METERING,
4
then press .
it separately to obtain the optimum exposure. (No
indication is displayed on the monitor.)
Meters only the center of the viewfinder to obtain the
appropriate exposure for the subject.
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
MEtERING
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)
Press to select .
5
Spot metering is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
Take the picture while positioning
6
the target mark on your subject in the viewfinder.
The camera returns to ESP (factory default setting) when the lens
barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.78)
CAMERA
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
ESP
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Adjusting the color tone (White balance)
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,
when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white
paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By
setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
White balance settings
AUTO : The white balance is adjusted automatically so that
(Sunlight) : For natural colors under a clear sky.
(Overcast) : For natural colors under a cloudy sky.
(Tungsten) : For natural colors under tungsten lighting.
(Fluorescent) : For natural colors under fluorescent lighting.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
Advanced shooting
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the PICTURE
3
tab, then press .
Press .
4
colors look natural (No indication is displayed on the
monitor.)
WB
CAM
PICtURE
CARDSEt
WB
CAM
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PICtURE
CARDSEt
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Press to select one of the
5
white balance modes: AUTO, ,
, or .
The white balance is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
Take the picture.
6
• The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting)
when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” (
p.78)
• If you want a color tone that resembles what you see under tungsten
lighting, set the white balance mode to
Adjusting the color tone (White balance)
WB
CAM
PICtURE
CARDSEt
.
AUtO
• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.
• After setting a white balance mode other than AUTO, play back the
picture and check the colors on the monitor.
• When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO,
colors may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors
you see on the monitor.
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Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a
computer, website editing, etc.).
Still picture record modes
Record mode Description
•Use this mode when you
want to print out an image
with high quality or on
large paper such as A4
(8.3" × 11.7"/21 cm × 29.7
cm), or you want to
process images on a PC.
• The image quality is
higher, but the number of
storable images is fewer. It
takes longer to store the
images.
•Use this mode when you
want to edit images on a
PC or print them out on
postcard size paper.
• This mode is the factory
default setting.
•Use this mode when you
want to attach images to
e-mail or simply view them
on a PC.
• This is the standard quality
mode, and the number of
storable images is
increased.
Advanced shooting
SHQ
(Super High
Quality)
HQ
(High Quality)
SQ
(Standard
Quality)
Resolution
(No. of pixels)
1600 × 1208
pixels*
1600 × 1200
pixels*
1024× 768
pixels* in SQ1
mode
640 × 480
pixels* in SQ2
mode
Quality File si ze
Clearer Larger
Normal Smaller
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Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
Movie record modes
Record mode Description
HQ
You can record continuously
(High Quality)
(Standard
Quality)
* Pixels are the unit used to express the resolution.
record mode and the resolution” ( p.48)
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select .
2
Press to select one of the
3
for 15 seconds at a time.
SQ
You can record continuously
for 60 seconds at a time.
320 × 240 pixels* Clearer Larger
160 × 120 pixels*
record modes, then press .
The record modes for still pictures are
SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2; and for movies
are HQ and SQ.
The record mode is set and the menu is
closed.
Take the picture.
4
Resolution
(No. of pixels)
“Relation between the
Quality File size
Normal Smaller
SHQ 1600*1208
HQ 1600*1200
SQ1 1024*768
SQ2 640*480
CANCELGOSELECt
Still picture record modes
Advanced shooting
• The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when
the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.78)
• Even if you change the movie record mode, the still picture record
mode remains the same.
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Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
Relation between the record mode and the resolution
Resolution
The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. If the
image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended
so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file
size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will
be fewer.
Resolution and picture size on a computer screen
When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For
instance, a picture taken in 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the
screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1024 × 768.
However, if the monitor setting is over 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the
picture only takes up part of the screen.
Advanced shooting
Numbers of pictures you can shoot
The table below shows the approximate number of storable pictures.
No. of still pictures
SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2
Internal memory 0 2 3 5
8 MB 5 16 29 47
16 MB 11 32 58 90
32 MB 23 64 117 180
64 MB 46 128 234 362
128 MB 92 257 469 725
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Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the provided Olympus
CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia card. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this
feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping
edges into a single panoramic picture, using the provided CAMEDIA Master
software. Make sure to insert the card before shooting in panorama mode.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select FUNCTION.
2
Press to select PANORAMA,
3
then press .
The panorama mode is set and the
monitor turns on automatically.
Press the arrow pad to select the
4
direction that you want to connect
pictures.
: Connects the pictures from left to
right.
: Connects the pictures from right to
left.
: Connects the pictures from bottom
to top.
: Connects the pictures from top to
bottom.
FUNCtION
2IN1
PANORAMA
GO
SELECtCANCEL
Connects a series of
pictures from left to right.
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Panorama shooting
Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take
5
your pictures.
Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
Compose your shots so that they overlap to form one picture.
When you try to take more than 10
pictures, the mark is displayed.
Advanced shooting
Press to finish panorama shooting.
6
The panorama mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens
barrier is closed.
• The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand
SmartMedia cards.
• Exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select
an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.
• Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many
panorama pictures in HQ/SHQ mode. You are recommended to use
SQ1/SQ2 mode for panorama shooting.
• During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting and selftimer functions are disabled.
• The camera itself cannot edit panorama pictures. To connect each
picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary.
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Taking two-in-one pictures
This function allows you to combine two pictures
taken in succession and store them as a single
picture.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select FUNCTION.
2
Press to select 2 IN 1, then
3
press .
The two-in-one picture mode is set and
the monitor turns on automatically.
Take the first shot while observing
4
your subject on the monitor.
The subject is positioned on the left.
Picture when played back
FUNCtION
2IN1
PANORAMA
CANCELGOSELECt
1'st
Advanced shooting
Take the second shot in succession.
5
The subject is positioned on the right.
16
16
Picture when shooting
HQ
2'nd
HQ
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Taking two-in-one pictures
• The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when is pressed or the
lens barrier is closed.
• During two-in-one picture shooting, the sequential shooting and selftimer functions are disabled. If you are using the digital zoom, you
cannot change the magnification between the first shot and the
second shot.
• Press to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot
has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.
Advanced shooting
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Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting)
To enable you to hold the camera at arm’s
length and take a picture of yourself, the
camera automatically selects the optimal
settings for self-portrait shooting.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
• Set the macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)”
( p.37)
•Press .
Press to select FUNCTION.
2
Press to select , then
3
press .
Self-portrait mode is set and the menu is
closed.
Take the picture.
4
The self-portrait mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens
barrier is closed.
FUNCtION
2IN1
PANORAMA
SELECtCANCEL
GO
Advanced shooting
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Playback
Playing back still pictures
You can play back pictures one by one on the monitor.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on and displays the last
picture taken. (Single-frame playback)
Press .
2
: Displays the previous picture.
: Displays the next picture.
Press to cancel playback.
3
The monitor and camera turn off.
Playback
Quick View (Double-click playback)
This function lets you play back pictures during shooting with the lens barrier
open. It is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume
shooting quickly.
1
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and
show a picture after a while.
Press twice quickly (double-click) in the shooting mode.
The camera enters the playback mode and displays the last picture
taken. (Single-frame playback)
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Press the shutter button gently (halfway).
2
The camera returns to the shooting mode and you can resume
shooting.
Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in
Quick View.
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Playing back still pictures
Close-up playback
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 times. This
function is useful when you want to check the details of a picture.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
Press to select the picture you want to enlarge.
Press .
2
Each time you press , the picture is
enlarged in the sequence 1.5x → 2x →
2.5x → 3x.
To enter scroll mode, press
3
while the enlarged picture is
displayed.
Press to scroll in the
corresponding direction and display the
section of the picture you want to see. To
exit scroll mode, press again.
To return to single-frame playback (1x), press after
4
exiting the scroll mode.
• The close-up playback function is not available for movies.
• During close-up playback, the top menu is not displayed even if
is pressed. To display the top menu, return the picture to the
original size.
Playback
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Playing back still pictures
Index display
This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor.
It is useful for quickly finding the picture you want to view. The number of
pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. “Selecting the number of pictures” (
p.57)
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame
playback)
Press to enter the index display
2
mode.
Playback
Pressing moves the green frame
3
to the next picture, and pressing
moves it to the previous picture.
The selected picture is highlighted in the
green frame.
To return to single-frame playback,
4
press .
The picture highlighted in the green frame
is displayed in the single-frame playback
mode.
8
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Playing back still pictures
Selecting the number of pictures
This function lets you change the number of pictures, 4, 9 or 16, in an index
display.
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP
3
tab, then press .
ALL RESEt
PLAYEDItCARD
SEtUP
Press to select , then
4
press .
Press to select 4, 9 or 16.
5
The number of pictures in the index
display is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
ALL RESEt
PLAYEDItCARD
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
PLAYEDItCARD
SEt
Playback
4
9
16
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Playing back still pictures
Slide-show
This function automatically displays pictures one after another, as if you are
watching a slide-show. It is useful when you want to view the pictures you
have taken in order.
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select and the
2
slide-show starts.
Each picture is displayed for 3 seconds,
then the display automatically changes to
the next picture.
Press to cancel the slide-show
3
and return to the playback mode.
Playback
• When you display the top menu while showing a movie, MOVIE
PLAYBACK will be displayed instead of . To run a slide-show,
display a still picture first.
• If batteries are used when running a slide-show and the camera is
not operated for about 30 minutes, the power will automatically turn
off.
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Playing back movies
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to display the desired
2
picture with a indicator, then
press .
The top menu is displayed.
Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK.
3
The movie is played back after the green lamp on the right of the
viewfinder blinks and the movie data is downloaded to the camera.
When the movie reaches the end, the display returns automatically to
the beginning of the movie.
Press .
4
The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is
displayed.
PLAYBACK : Plays back the entire movie again.
FRAME BY FRAME : Plays back the movie manually one frame at a
time.
EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.
MOVIE PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
FRAME BY FRAME
EXIt
SELECt
Playback
GO
Press to select the desired operation, then press .
5
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Playing back movies
Operations when FRAME BY FRAME is selected
: Displays the first frame of the movie.
: Displays the last frame of the movie.
: Displays the next frame. The movie can be displayed
continuously by holding the button down.
: Displays the previous frame. The movie can be displayed
continuously in reverse by holding the button down.
Playback
: Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu.
To play back another movie, exit the movie playback mode by selecting
EXIT on the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu. Then display the desired
picture with a indicator and select MOVIE PLAYBACK again on
the top menu.
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Erasing pictures
Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame or
all the pictures stored in the internal memory or on the card at a time.
• Erasure is not possible if the picture you want to erase is protected or
a write-protect seal is attached to the card. Before erasing, unprotect
the picture or remove the write-protect seal from the card.
• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before
erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.
“Protecting pictures (Protect)” ( p.64)
Single-frame erase
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to erase.
2
“Playing back still pictures” ( p.54)
Press .
3
The top menu is displayed.
Press to select ERASE.
4
Playback
Press to select YES, then
5
press .
The picture is erased and the menu is
closed.
INFO
SELECt
MODE MENU
ERASE
ERASE
YES
NO
GO
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Erasing pictures
All-frame erase
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the CARD
3
tab, then press .
Press to select
4
CARD SETUP, then press .
Playback
Press to select
5
ALL ERASE, then press .
Note that selecting FORMAT will
erase all existing data.
CARD SEtUP
PLAYSEt EDIt
BACKUP
CARD
CARD SEtUP
PLAYSEt EDIt
BACKUP
CARD
CARD SEtUP
ALL ERASE
FORMAt
CANCELGOSELECt
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Press to select YES, then
6
press .
All the pictures are erased.
Erasing pictures
ALL ERASE
CAUtION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECt
GO
Playback
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Protecting pictures (Protect)
You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally
erasing them.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to protect.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the PLAY
4
tab, then press .
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
Playback
Press to select , then
5
press .
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
Press to select ON.
6
The selected picture is protected.
To close the menu, press twice.
PLAY
OFF
ON
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Protecting pictures (Protect)
• The indicator is displayed at
the top right of the protected picture.
• Protection on each picture remains even when the camera is turned
off.
• Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame
erase function, but they can be all erased with the format function.
• Protection cannot be applied to pictures stored on a card with a writeprotect seal.
Playback
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Editing still pictures
Creating black and white pictures
This function enables you to turn the selected picture into a black and white
picture.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to turn into a black
2
and white picture.
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
Press to select
5
BLACK & WHITE, then press .
Playback
Press to select
6
BLACK & WHITE, then press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of creating, the camera returns
to the playback mode. The black and
white picture is stored as a separate
picture from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
BLACK & WHItE
PLAYCARDSEt
SEPIA
EDIt
BLACK & WHItE
BLACK & WHItE
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
66
• You cannot create black and white movies.
• You cannot create black and white pictures from pictures stored on a
card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient
memory space on the card.
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Editing still pictures
Creating sepia-toned pictures
This function enables you to turn the selected picture into sepia tones.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to turn into a sepia-
2
toned picture.
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
Press to select SEPIA, then
5
press .
Press to select SEPIA, then
6
press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of creating, the camera returns
to the playback mode. The sepia-toned
picture is stored as a separate picture
from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
BLACK & WHItE
PLAYCARDSEt
SEPIA
EDIt
SEPIA
SEPIA
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
Playback
• You cannot create sepia-toned movies.
• You cannot create sepia-toned pictures from pictures stored on a
card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot create a sepia-toned picture if there is insufficient
memory space on the card.
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Editing still pictures
Resizing pictures
This function enables you to change the file size of the selected picture to 640
× 480 or 320 × 240 and store it separately as a new picture. Use this function
when you want to reduce the volume of image data, such as when attaching
a picture to e-mail.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to resize.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
Playback
Press to select , then
5
press .
Press to select one of the
6
following sizes, 640 ×××× 480 or 320 ××××
240, then press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of resizing, the camera returns to
the playback mode.
The resized picture is stored as a
separate picture from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
BLACK & WHItE
PLAYCARDSEt
SEPIA
EDIt
EXIt
640*480
320*240
CANCEL
SELECt
GO
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Editing still pictures
• You cannot resize movies or images that have been edited on a PC.
• If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480 or smaller, you cannot
select 640 × 480 on the menu.
• If the size of the selected picture is 320 × 240, you cannot select
on the menu.
• You cannot resize pictures stored on a card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot resize pictures if there is insufficient memory space on
the card.
Rotating pictures
Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. In
this case, you can use this function to display the picture vertically. You can
rotate the selected picture 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to rotate.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the PLAY
4
tab, then press .
PLAY
Press to select , then
5
press .
CARDSEt EDIt
Playback
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Editing still pictures
Press to select +90° or -90°,
6
then press .
The picture is rotated, and displayed
vertically.
To close the menu, press twice.
+90° : clockwise
–90° : counterclockwise
• You cannot rotate pictures taken in SHQ mode, movies, protected
pictures or pictures that have been edited on a PC.
• You cannot rotate pictures stored on a card with a write-protect seal.
Playback
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
+90@
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Editing movies
Creating an index
Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be stored as
still pictures.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select a picture with the indicator.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
Press to select INDEX, then
5
press .
PLAYCARDSEt
EDIt
PLAYCARDSEt
EDIt
INDEX
INDEX
Playback
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Editing movies
Press to select INDEX, then
6
press .
The 9 frames extracted from the movie
appear as an index display, then the
camera returns to the playback mode. The
index picture is stored as a new picture.
To cancel the index function, select
CANCEL and press .
The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from
the original picture.
Record mode when the movie
is shot
HQ SQ1 (1024 × 768 pixels)
SQ SQ2 (640 × 480 pixels)
• The frames at the beginning and end of a movie cannot be selected.
Playback
• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out
varies depending on the recording time of the movie.
• An index consists of 9 frames.
• You cannot create an index from movies stored on a card with a
write-protect seal.
• You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space in
the internal memory or on the card.
INDEX
INDEX
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
Record mode when stored as an
index
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Camera settings
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound)
You can turn the volume of the beep sound used for button operations or
warnings to OFF.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP
3
tab, then press .
Press to select , then
4
press .
Press to select OFF.
5
The beep sound turns off.
To close the menu, press twice.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
OFF
ON
Camera settings
• The beep sound setting remains even when the lens barrier is closed.
• The beep sound can also be turned ON and OFF from the playback
mode.
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Formatting (Card setup/Memory setup)
This function lets you format cards or the internal memory. Formatting
prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards
which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera.
• All existing data, including protected data is erased when the card or
the internal memory is formatted. Once erased, pictures cannot be
restored, so make sure that you do not erase important data.
• To format the internal memory, do not insert the card.
• To format the card, insert the card before starting formatting.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select CARD tab, then press .
3
Press .
4
CARD SEtUP
CAM
PIC
Camera settings
Press to select YES, then
5
press .
CARD
SEt
When formatting a card
FORMAt
CAUtION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECt
When formatting a card
GO
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Formatting (Card setup/Memory setup)
Formatting can also be executed from the playback mode.
• Never open the card cover or remove the batteries during formatting
as this may cause malfunction of the card.
• Never connect or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting as this
may cause malfunction of the card.
• Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be formatted. Remove the seal
before formatting the card. Do not reuse the removed seal.
Camera settings
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Copying pictures to the card (Memory backup)
You can copy (backup) all the image data stored in the internal memory to the
card. The image data in the internal memory is not erased by copying it to the
card. You must insert the card before copying.
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the CARD
3
tab, then press .
Press to select BACKUP,
4
then press .
Press to select
5
MEMORY >> CARD, then press .
All image data stored in the internal
memory is copied to the card.
Camera settings
• Never open the card cover, remove the batteries, or connect or
disconnect the AC adapter during copying as this may cause
malfunction of the card.
• If the battery power runs out during copying, the image data may be
lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter.
• Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be used. Remove the seal
before copying to the card. Do not reuse the removed seal.
CARD SEtUP
PLAYSEt EDIt
BACKUP
CARD
EXIt
BACKUP
MEMORY CARD
CANCEL
GO
SELECt
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Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View)
You can view the picture you have just taken on the monitor for 3 seconds
while it is being recorded.
Rec View settings
ON : The picture being recorded is displayed on the monitor. This is useful for a brief
check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway
during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.
OFF : The picture just taken is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for
your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
3
Press to select REC VIEW,
4
then press .
Press to select ON.
5
Rec View is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
OFF
ON
Camera settings
The Rec View setting remains even when the lens barrier is closed.
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Saving the settings (All Reset)
This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current
settings when the power is turned off. For settings to be saved, see
“Functions that All Reset affects” ( p.79).
All Reset settings
ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings when the power is turned off.
OFF : The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP
3
tab, then press .
Press to select ALL RESET,
4
then press .
Camera settings
Press to select OFF.
5
To close the menu, press twice.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
OFF
ON
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• The settings in the SETUP menu remain even when the power is
turned off.
• If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, all
the internal settings will revert to the factory default settings.
• All Reset can also be set from the playback mode.
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Functions that All Reset affects
Saving the settings (All Reset)
Function Factory default setting
Monitor OFF p.17
DRIVE Single-frame shooting (for still pictures) p.29
FLASH AUTO p.33
±0 p.40
METERING ESP p.42
WB AUTO p.44
HQ (1600 × 1200 pixels) p.46
Ref. page
Camera settings
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Displaying shooting information
This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for
3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information that can be
displayed, see “Monitor indications” ( p.8).
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Pressing displays the full amount of shooting information
2
on the monitor (ON).
To turn INFO off, press to bring up the top menu and press .
When INFO is OFF When INFO is ON
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Camera settings
• , and are displayed regardless of whether INFO is set
to ON or OFF.
• The file number when using a printing service other than DPOF is
displayed when INFO is set to ON. “How to print pictures” ( p.83)
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Adjusting the monitor brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the monitor according to the surrounding
conditions to make it easier to see.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
3
Press to select , then
4
press .
Press to adjust the
5
brightness while observing the
monitor.
Pressing brightens the monitor, and
pressing darkens it.
Press .
6
The monitor brightness is set.
To close the menu, press again.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ADJUSt
GO
Camera settings
• The monitor brightness setting remains even when the lens barrier is
closed.
• The monitor brightness can also be set from the playback mode.
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Pixel Mapping
The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check a CCD and image
processing circuit automatically.
It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a
year is recommended. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or
continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel
Mapping function.
While pressing and at the
1
same time, open the lens barrier.
Hold the buttons until the monitor turns on.
Press to select START, then
2
press .
PIXEL MAPPING
StARt
82
Camera settings
CANCEL
SELECt
When 10 seconds have passed with the PIXEL MAPPING screen
displayed, the camera automatically returns to the shooting mode.
• Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while Pixel
Mapping is in progress as this may cause a malfunction.
• If the power is turned off during Pixel Mapping, start again from
Step 1.
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Print settings
How to print pictures
When you want to print out pictures, perform print reservation. Several
different printing options are available:
Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a
DPOF compatible printer
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, date
printed on pictures, etc.) with the pictures stored on the card.
What is DPOF?
DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format used to record
automatic print information from cameras.
By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed
easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOFcompatible printer.
Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or
P-200 digital printer
If you insert a card containing the print reservation data into the printer,
printing is possible without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s
instructions.
Transferring pictures to a PC and printing them from a
printer connected to the PC
If you have installed software for displaying JPEG pictures on your PC
(internet browser, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.), you can print out pictures
on a printer connected to the PC. (Printing is also possible using CAMEDIA
Master software.) Check your software before printing. For details, refer to the
application software’s instructions.
Print settings
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How to print pictures
• If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
• This camera cannot be directly connected to printers such as the
• Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
• If you are printing using the P-330N(E), only the first 999 pictures can
• Print reservation may take considerable time in some cases.
Print settings
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous
reservations.
Olympus P-300 digital printer.
be printed.
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Making a print reservation on the card
By specifying the desired number of prints of each picture on the card and
whether or not the date and time are to be printed, you can print out the
desired picture according to the print reservation data with a DPOFcompatible printer or at a DPOF photo lab.
• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this
camera. Make changes using the original device.
• Print reservation may take considerable time in some cases.
• Print reservation cannot be performed when using a card with a writeprotect seal.
• Movies cannot be printed.
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the PLAY
3
tab, then press .
PLAY
Press to select , then
4
press .
CARDSEt EDIt
Print settings
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Making a print reservation on the card
Confirm the print reservation data
If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER
SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or
keeping it. If there is no print reservation data, this screen does not appear
and you can proceed to the next operation. “Select single-frame or all-frame
reservation” ( p.86)
Press to select whether to
5
RESET or KEEP the reservation
data, then press .
Selecting RESET clears all previous
reservations.
The PRINT ORDER screen is
displayed.
PRINt ORDER SEttING
PRINt ORDERED
RESEt
KEEP
SELECt
EXIt
GO
Select single-frame or all-frame reservation
Select whether you want to specify the number of prints for a selected frame,
or if you want one print of all the frames.
Press to select (single-
6
frame reservation) or (all-frame
PRINt ORDER
reservation), then press .
If you select , one print is set for each
of the frames and the display moves to the
date/time print setting. “Set the date/time
Print settings
printing data” ( p.88)
If you select , proceed to “Set the number of prints (only for singleframe reservation)” ( p.87).
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Making a print reservation on the card
Set the number of prints (only for single-frame reservation)
Display the frame to be printed and set the desired number of prints.
Press to display the frame to
7
be printed.
If print reservation data has already been
stored, the number of prints already set
appears.
SELECt
Press to set the number of
8
prints.
: Increases the number.
: Decreases the number.
The maximum number of prints you can set
is 10. If you set 0, no print reservation is
made.
Press to proceed to the next frame and press to reset the print
reservation of the previous frame.
Press after completing all print reservations.
9
If print reservation data has already been stored, the reservation data
for that frame is also stored.
The screen is displayed.
SELECt
GO
GO
Print settings
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Making a print reservation on the card
Set the date/time printing data
You can include the shooting date or time on the print.
Press to select NO, DATE or
10
TIME, then press .
The PRINT ORDER screen is
displayed.
NO : The pictures are printed without
the date and time.
DATE : All the pictures are printed with the
shooting date.
TIME : All the pictures are printed with the shooting time.
• If there is insufficient space available on the card, a warning message
appears and the menu is closed.
• Press to return to the PRINT ORDER screen.
EXItGOSELECt
NO
DAtE
tIME
Confirm the reservation data
Check the number of ordered frames, the total number of prints, and the date/
time printing data.
Press to select SAVE, then
11
press .
The print reservation data is stored on the
card and the menu is closed.
Selecting CANCEL clears all the
Print settings
reservations.
PRINt ORDER
PRINt ORDERED
10 (16) DAtE
SAVE
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
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Press to return to the screen.
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Troubleshooting
Error codes
Monitor Possible cause Corrective action
NO CARD
CARD ERROR
WRItE-PROtECt
CARD FULL
MEMORY FULL
NO PICtURE
The card is not inserted, or
it cannot be recognized.
Cannot record, play back
or erase pictures on this
card.
Writing to the card is
prohibited.
There is no empty space
on the card, so no more
pictures can be taken.
There is no empty space
on the card, so it cannot
record new information
such as print reservation
data and other functions.
There is no empty space in
the internal memory, so no
more pictures can be
taken.
There is no empty space in
the internal memory, so it
cannot record new
information such as print
reservation data and other
functions.
There are no pictures on
the card.
Insert a card, or reinsert the card
correctly.
Pictures can be stored in the internal
memory if no card is inserted.
Wipe the gold contacts with a piece of
cleaning paper (commercially
available) and insert the card again. If
the problem is still not corrected,
format the card. If the card cannot be
formatted, this card cannot be used.
If you are taking pictures, remove the
write-protect seal attached to the card.
For more details, refer to the provided
instruction manual for the card.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
Insert a card and copy the pictures to
the card, or erase unwanted pictures.
Insert a card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
The card contains no pictures. Record
pictures.
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Error codes
Troubleshooting
NO PICtURE
PICtURE ERROR
CARD SEtUP
POWER OFF
FORMAt
SELECt
There are no pictures in
the internal memory.
The selected picture
cannot be played back on
this camera.
The card is not formatted. Format the card.
GO
The internal memory contains no
pictures. Record pictures.
Use image processing software on a
PC to view it. If that cannot be done,
the image file is partially damaged.
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Troubleshooting
If an operation does not work
The camera does not turn on or a function buttons do not respond.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The power is off. Open the lens barrier to turn on the camera. p.17
The batteries are
loaded incorrectly.
The batteries are
exhausted.
The batteries are
temporarily unable to
function because of the
cold.
The camera has turned
off automatically.
There is condensation*
inside the camera.
The camera is
connected to a PC.
*Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled a nd
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The lens barrier is
closed.
The power is off. Open the lens barrier. p.17
The flash has not
finished charging.
The movie just taken is
being written to the
card.
The internal memory or
card is full.
Reload the batteries correctly. p.11
Replace the batteries with new ones. p.11
The batteries may be too cold. Warm them
before using them.
Close the lens barrier, then open it again. p.17
Wait until the camera dries before turning it on
again.
The camera will not operate while it is connected
to a PC.
turns to droplets of water.
Open the lens barrier. p.29
Release your finger from the shutter button.
When the green lamp stops blinking, resume
shooting.
Release your finger from the shutter button.
When the green lamp stops blinking, resume
shooting.
Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card.
Before erasing, download important images to a
PC.
–
–
–
p.33
p.9, p.32
p.61, p.76
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Troubleshooting
The batteries ran out of
power during shooting
or while the images
were being written to
the card. (Only the
battery check indicator
blinks.)
The memory gauge is
full.
A write-protect seal is
attached to the card.
There is a problem with
the card.
The flash does not fire.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The flash is set to the
flash-off mode.
The subject is
illuminated.
Sequential shooting or
movie mode is set.
Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in panorama mode. Close
The monitor is not clear.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The brightness is not
adjusted properly.
The monitor is exposed
to direct sunlight.
Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
Troubleshooting
The power is off. Close the lens barrier, then press to turn the
The camera is in the
shooting mode.
Replace the batteries with new ones. If the green
lamp is blinking, wait until it stops.
Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. p.9
Insert a new card or remove the write-protect
seal.
Refer to “Error codes”. p.89
Select a flash mode other than flash-off. p.33
If you want the flash to fire, set the flash to fill-in
mode.
The flash does not fire in sequential shooting or
movie mode. Set in the DRIVE menu.
the lens barrier, then open it again .
Select in the mode menu and then adjust
the brightness.
Block the sunlight with your hand. –
monitor on.
Press quickly twice, or close the lens barrier
and then press to switch to the playback
mode.
p.9
p.14
p.33
p.32, p.39
p.49
p.81
p.17, p.54
p.54
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Troubleshooting
There are no pictures in
the internal memory or
on the card.
There is a problem with
the card.
The date/time recorded with the image data is wrong.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The date/time is not
set.
The batteries are
exhausted.
The camera has been
left with the batteries
removed.
Erasure, protection, print reservation and card formatting cannot be performed.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
A write-protect seal is
attached to the card.
The settings performed are returned to the factory default settings.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
All Reset was set to
ON.
Record pictures. –
Refer to the “Error codes”. p.89
Set the date/time. The clock adjustment is not
factory-preset.
When the batteries run out, the date/time setting
is canceled. Replace the batteries with new ones
and set the date/time again.
If the camera is left for several hours with the
batteries removed, the date/time setting is
canceled. Set the date/time again.
Remove the seal before using the card. Do not
reuse the write-protect seal.
Set All Reset in the mode menu to OFF. p.78
p.19
p.11, p.19
p.11, p.19
p.14
If the image quality is poor
The picture is too bright.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The flash was set to the
fill-in flash mode.
The subject was
excessively
illuminated.
Select a flash mode other than fill-in flash. p.33
Adjust the exposure compensation toward
minus (-), or change the camera position toward
the subject.
p.40
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Troubleshooting
The picture is too dark.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The flash was blocked
by a finger.
The subject was out of
the working range of
the flash.
The flash was set to the
flash off mode.
The subject was too
small and was backlit.
The sequential
shooting mode was
used.
The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
Indoor lighting can
affect the picture's
colors.
There is no white in the
subject.
The white balance
setting is wrong.
The picture has obscured edge(s).
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The lens was partly
blocked by a finger or
the strap.
The subject was too
close.
The lens was dirty. Clean the lens. Remove dust with a
Troubleshooting
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
away from the flash.
Shoot within the flash working range. p.33
Select a flash mode other than flash off. p.33
Set the flash to fill-in mode, or use the spot
metering mode.
Higher shutter speeds are used when the
sequential shooting mode is selected which may
result in pictures that are darker than usual.
Select in the DRIVE menu.
Set the white balance according to the lighting. p.44
Try to include something white in the picture, or
shoot using the fill-in flash mode.
Adjust the white balance to the light source. p.44
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers
and the strap away from the lens.
Check the actual picture area on the monitor
before taking the picture.
commercially available lens blower and wipe
gently with a lens cleaner. If the lens is left dirty,
mold may form.
p.28
p.33, p.42
p.39
p.34
p.28
p.30
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Troubleshooting
The picture is out of focus.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The camera moved
when the shutter button
was pressed.
The subject was too
close.
The flash was set to the
flash off mode in a
lighting condition
requiring use of the flash.
Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter
button gently.
Use the macro mode. p.37
Camera shake occurs easily with slower shutter
speeds. Use a tripod, or hold the camera firmly.
p.28
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Specifications
Product type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with
Movie QuickTime Motion JPEG support
Memory Internal memory (1 MB), SmartMedia (4 MB - 128
Recording image
resolution
No. of storable
pictures
(When an 8 MB card is
used)
No. of effective pixels 1,960,000 pixels
Image pickup device 1/3.2" CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000
Lens Olympus lens 4.5 mm, f4, 5 elements in 5 groups
Photometric system Digital ESP metering
Aperture f4, f8
Shutter speed 1/2 to 1/2000 sec. (Night scene mode: 1 sec.)
Shooting range 0.6 m to (2 ft to ) (normal)
Viewfinder Optical real image viewfinder (with target mark)
Monitor 1.6" TFT color LCD display, 60,000 pixels
Flash charging time Approx. 6 sec.
Outer connector DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini - B)
Automatic calendar
system
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Digital
Print Order Format (DPOF)
MB)
*All cards except 2 MB and 5 V.
1600 × 1208 pixels (SHQ)
1600 × 1200 pixels (HQ)
1024 × 768 pixels (SQ1)
640 × 480 pixels (SQ2)
Approx. 5 frames (SHQ)
Approx. 16 frames (HQ)
Approx. 29 frames (SQ1)
Approx. 47 frames (SQ2)
pixels (gross)
(equivalent to 35 mm lens on 35 mm camera)
∞∞
0.25 m to 0.6 m (0.8 ft to 2 ft) (macro mode)
2000 to 2099
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Specifications
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)
Humidity 30% to 90% (operation)
Power supply Four AA (R6) alkaline batteries, lithium batteries,
Dimensions 124 mm (W) × 65 mm (H) × 44.5 mm (D)
Weight 190 g (0.4 lb) (without batteries or card)
Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the
part of the manufacturer.
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
10% to 90% (storage)
NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries
Or two lithium CR-V3 battery packs
Or AC adapter (optional)
* Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be
used.
(4.9" × 2.6" × 1.6")
(excluding protrusions)
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Index
A
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alkaline batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
All Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Arrow pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Auto flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
B
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery compartment cover . . . . . . 7
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Black and white pictures . . . . . . . 66
C
Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Card cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Card setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 75
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connector cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
D
Date/time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DC-IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Digital ESP metering . . . . . . . . . . 42
Digital zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Double-click playback . . . . . . . . . 54
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 85
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E
Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Exposure compensation . . . . . . . 40
F
File number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fill-in flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
98
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 33
Flash off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Fluorescent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 74
Frame number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fully pressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
G
Green lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
H
Halfway pressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
I
Index (Creating an index) . . . . . . .71
Index display ( ) . . . . . . . .56, 57
Information display . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
L
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lens barrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lithium battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .12
M
Macro lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Memory backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Memory setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 26
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 30
Monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Monitor button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Index
N
Night scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Night scene with red-eye
reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
No. of storable still pictures . . . . . . 8
O
OK/Menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
P
Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . 59
Print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Q
Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
R
Rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . . 12
Record mode ( ) . . . . . . . 24, 46
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Red-eye reduction flash . . . . . . . 34
Rec View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Resizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
S
Seconds remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Self-portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Self-timer lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 38
Sepia pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Sequential shooting. . . . . . . . . . . 39
Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24
SHQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shutter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Single-frame playback . . . . . . . . .54
Single-frame shooting . . . . . . . . . .24
Slide-show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
SmartMedia card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Spot metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
SQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SQ1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SQ2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Strap eyelet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sunlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
T
Target mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tungsten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . .51
U
USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
V
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 29
W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Write-protect seal . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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