Olympus C-150 User Manual

QuickStart Guide

D-390 / C-150

START HERE

It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.

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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.

Digital camera

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Strap AA (R6) alkaline

batteries (x2)

CAMEDIA

Master CD-ROM

http://www.olympus.com/

xD-Picture CardUSB cable

(grey color)

For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE

Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…

Loading batteries

• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of (the direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up in the direction of .

• Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.

The following items are also included in this package: Basic Manual, video cable, warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the batteries down inside. While pressing the mark, slide the cover in the opposite direction of .

TIP: An optional Olympus E-7AC AC adapter is available, and is recommended when downloading images to ensure a

consistent power supply. See the Basic Manual for more information.

Insert the xD-Picture Card

The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed.

• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown

in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted.

• To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will pop up.

Pull to remove.

• Close the card cover.

There is a mark on the bottom of the camera showing the correct way to insert batteries.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.

Turn the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)

• Open the lens barrier.

• Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.

Confirm you have installed the batteries and xD-Picture Card properly by pressing . The "No Picture" message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing again.

Attach the strap (OPTIONAL)

Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.

AF target mark

Viewfinder

Monitor

Orange lamp

Green lamp

Arrow pad

Lens barrier

TIP: To

maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after

approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.

Strap eyelet Card cover

Set the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)

Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time can also be set when the camera is in the playback mode.

• Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks.

• Press to display the menu.

• Press to select MODE MENU.

• Press three times to select SETUP.

• Press once, and then twice to highlight , and then press once.

• Use to select the date format.

• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.

• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

Camera Diagram and Controls

Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.

Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.

USB

Power on Power off

FlashShutter button

VIDEO OUT jack

VIDEO OUT

DC IN 3.4V

Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) Playback button ( )

Tripod socket

Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Shooting mode

Battery check

Macro

Flash mode

Self-timer

(still pictures only)

Record mode

Resolution (number of pixels)

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Battery check

1600 x 1200

Battery compartment cover

Exposure compensation

Number of storable still pictures/ seconds remaining for movies

OK/Menu button

+2.0

Print reserveation Number of prints

SIZE: 1600x1200

2.0

Date and time

’03.09.12 12:30

FILE: 100–0020

LR6X2 or CR-V3X1

Spot metering mode White balance

AF target mark

Protect Record mode

Number pixels Exposure compensation

White balance

File number, Frame number, Playing time/ Total recording time

USB connector

VT450901

Self-timer lampLens barrier Lens

Note:

Connector coverDC-IN jack (3.4V)

• Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.

Printed in China

TAKING PICTURES

There are two ways to compose your subject: with the viewfinder or using the monitor. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.

Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder

• Open the lens barrier fully.

• Frame your subjects using the AF target mark in the viewfinder.

• Press the shutter button halfway.

The digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp in the viewfinder lights steadily. The orange lamp informs you that the flash is recommended and/or recharging (when blinking); or ready to fire (when steady).

• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Taking a Picture with the Monitor

• Open the lens barrier fully.

• Press and then frame your subject using the full-color monitor.

Orange lamp

Green lamp

Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of frames remaining.

• Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp will light steadily when the focus and exposure are set.

• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

Zooming

You can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3,

1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times.

Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes in the following sequence:

1.3 times ➝ 1.6 times ➝ 2.0 times ➝ 2.5 times.

Each time you press , the zoom magnification changes in the following sequence:

2.5 times ➝ 2.0 times ➝ 1.6 times ➝ 1.3 times.

• The zoom magnification changes continuously while holding down or .

Icon Flash Mode Description

Flash Modes

This digital camera features multiple flash modes.

No icon Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.

Red-eye Reduction Flash

Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.

Flash Off

Press ( ) to cycle through the available flash modes. With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights steadily. When the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.

Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode.

Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.

Number of Storable Pictures

Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to 256 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected.

See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each record mode and the storable frame capacity for the various resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.

TIP: To find out how many frames you have left, turn on the monitor and look for

the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)

HQ HQ

1600 1600 x x 12001200

VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES

With this digital camera, you can easily view the photos you want—and delete the ones you don’t.

Viewing Pictures

There are two ways to access the Playback mode:

• If the camera is OFF and the lens barrier closed,

press once.

• If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens

barrier fully open, press twice in rapid succession (Quick View).

The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use to scroll though all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card.

When you are finished reviewing your pictures:

• Press to turn the camera off.

• To return back to the shooting mode, press the shutter

button halfway.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

Erasing Pictures

The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty memory space to take new pictures. This digital camera offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos:

Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently displayed in the monitor.

• With the lens barrier closed, press and use the arrow

pad to display the picture you want to erase.

• Press . Press to select .

• Press to select YES, and then press .

TIP: Images can also be erased while in the "Quick View" mode described in step 5A. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that you just took.

All-Frame Erase: operation, except for pictures you have protected.

Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.

• With the lens barrier closed, press .

• Press , then press to select MODE MENU.

• Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to access the CARD SETUP screen.

• ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press .

• As a safeguard, this digital camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press .

Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

TIP: Olympus recommends using the optional E-7AC AC adapter to ensure

a consistent power supply when downloading images.

connecting it to your computer.

Olympus makes it simple to connect this digital camera to your computer.

• Turn the camera off.

• Plug the supplied USB cable into the ports on your camera and computer as illustrated at right.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before

INSTALLING THE CAMERA

the "USB Driver for Windows 98" software before connecting this

Installation Guide for complete information.

•

Windows 98 users must install

digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software

Press the button if the camera does not turn on automatically. The camera starts communicating with the PC.

Additional Camera Features

USB

SOFTWARE

You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus digital camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away!

About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM

Your Olympus digital camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes:

• CAMEDIA Master : To download pictures from the camera, view,

organize, retouch, and print your digital photos and movies.

• USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the

camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.

• Olympus

reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format.

You are now ready to install the computer software.

• Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use.

Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and

•

enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities!

Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete

This digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Here’s just a small sampling. See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more!

• 4 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 4 shooting modes to choose from

depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.

• Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 8 inches, select Macro Mode.

• Movie Mode: Yes, this digital camera records movies! (Movie Mode does not record sound.)

• Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture.

• Close-up Playback:

• Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.

• Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos.

• Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor.

• Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and Olympus CAMEDIA Master software.

TIP: Remember to complete and return your Registration Card, and keep all camera documentation handy.

Technical Support (USA) 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM ET Monday - Friday

Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image.

European Technical Customer Support

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DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL PHOTO NUMÉRIQUE DIGITALKAMERA

ENGLISH

CÁMARA DIGITAL

D-390/C-150

FRANÇAIS

BASIC MANUAL MANUEL DE BASE EINFACHE ANLEITUNG MANUAL BÁSICO

 Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.  We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important

photographs.

 In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify

information contained in this manual.

 For more details on connecting the camera to a PC and installing the provided software, refer to

the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).

 Avant d’utiliser votre appareil photo, veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi, de manière à

obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.

 Avant d’effectuer des prises de vues importantes, nous vous conseillons par ailleurs de faire

quelques essais afin de vous familiariser avec le maniement de l’appareil photo.

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de modifier les informations contenues dans ce manuel.

 Pour plus de détails sur le raccordement de l’appareil photo à un ordinateur personnel et sur

l’installation du logiciel fourni, se référer au “Guide d’installation de logiciel” (inclus dans l’emballage du CD-ROM).

 Bitte lesen Sie vor Gebrauch dieser Kamera sorgfältig diese Bedienungsanleitung, um optimale

Ergebnisse beim Fotografieren zu erzielen.

 Wir empfehlen, vor wichtigen Aufnahmen Probeaufnahmen durchzuführen, um sich mit der

Bedienung und den Funktionen der Kamera vertraut zu machen.

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diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen zu aktualisieren und/oder zu ändern.

 Weitere Angaben zum Anschluss der Kamera an einen Personal Computer und zum Installieren

der mitgelieferten Software siehe die „Software-Installationsanleitung“ (in der CD-ROM-Packung enthalten).

 Antes de usar su cámara lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.  Nosotros le recomendamos que tome fotografías de prueba para familiarizarse con su cámara

antes de tomar fotografías importantes.

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actualizar o modificar la información contenida de este manual.

 Para más detalles sobre la conexión de la cámara a un PC e instalación del software suministrado,

refiérase a la “Guía de instalación del software” (adjunto en el paquete del CD-ROM).

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

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.

CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/ INHALT/CONTENIDO

ENGLISH ..............................................................................2

FRANÇAIS ..........................................................................36

DEUTSCH ..........................................................................70

ESPAÑOL ........................................................................104

CONTENTS

Getting started 4 Using the menus 15 Shooting 21 Playback 27 Formatting cards 29 Transferring pictures to a computer 30 Error codes 32 Specifications 33

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

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11747-3157 U.S.A.

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.

For customers in Canada

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

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.

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• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of

their respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule

for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Getting started

Names of parts

Lens barrier

Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode.

Shutter button

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Connector cover

Lens

VIDEO OUT jack

DC-IN jack

Getting started

Arrow pad

Simply press a button (Ñ/ñ/É/í) to directly select zoom in/out, flash or self-timer. Buttons are also used to navigate the various menu items.

Viewfinder

Monitor

Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) Playback button ( )

Shooting: Turns on/off the monitor Playback: Turns on/off the camera

• Press this button after connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

OK/Menu button( )

Zoom in Close-up playback

Self-timer

Zoom out Index display

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Card cover

Tripod socket

Battery compartment cover

Flash

Strap eyelet

USB connector

Viewfinder

Orange lamp

Green lamp

AF target mark

Getting started

Monitor indications

●Shooting mode

12 3

7 8

1600 x 1200

10 11 12

Items Indications

1 Battery check ,

2 Shooting mode

3 Exposure –2.0 – +2.0

compensation

4 Spot metering mode

5 White balance , , ,

6 AF target mark [ ]

7 Macro

8 Flash mode , ,

9 Self-timer

10 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

11 Resolution 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768,

(number of pixels) 640 x 480, etc.

12 Number of storable 11

still pictures Seconds remaining 11'' for movies

, , , , ,

2.0

4 5

Getting started

Note

●Playback mode

INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the monitor. Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below.

123

SIZE: 1600x1200

’03.09.12 12:30

FILE: 100–0020

Still picture Movie

Items Indications

1 Battery check ,

2 Print reservation x10

Number of prints

3 Protect

4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

5 Number of pixels 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768,

6 Exposure –2.0 – +2.03

compensation

7 White balance WB AUTO, , , ,

8 Date and time '03.09.12 12:30

9 File number, Frame 100-0020, 12, 0"/15"

number, Playing time /Total recording time

10 Movie mode

• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been

displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

4 5

2.0

8 9

640 x 480, etc.

SIZE: 320x240

’03.09.12 12:30

WB AUTO

0"/15"

Getting started

●Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.

No indication

Lights (Green) (The indicator turns off after several seconds.)

Pictures can be taken.*

* The amount of energy the camera uses varies greatly on how the camera is operated.

Battery power may finish without displaying any warning, causing the camera to turn off.

Blinks (Red)

Remaining power level: low. Prepare new batteries.

Green and orange lamps on right of viewfinder blink.

Remaining power level: exhausted. Put in new batteries.

Getting started

Note

Attaching the strap

1 Thread the short end of the strap through

the strap eyelet.

• The strap can only enter from the lens side.

Strap eyelet

2 Thread the long end of the strap through

the loop that has already gone through the eyelet.

3 Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is

securely fastened and does not come loose.

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can

easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.

• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure 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.

Getting started

Loading batteries

Use one CR-V3 lithium battery pack, or two AA (R6) NiMH batteries or alkaline batteries.

Important

• CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be re-charged.

• Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

1 Make sure that:

• The lens barrier is closed.

• The monitor is off.

• The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

2 Slide the battery compartment cover in

the direction of indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up in the direction of

a (the direction

3 Insert batteries in the direction shown in the illustration.

When using AA (R6) batteries

There is a mark on the bottom of the camera showing the correct way to insert batteries.

When using a CR-V3 lithium battery pack

4 Close the battery compartment cover so

that it pushes batteries down inside. While pressing the mark, slide the cover in the direction of

• If the battery compartment cover seems hard to

close, do not force it. With the battery compartment cover shut, press the mark firmly and push in the direction shown in the illustration.

Getting started

Note

• Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings if

the camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed.

Inserting/Removing a card

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures.

●Inserting a card

1 Make sure that:

• The lens barrier is closed.

• The monitor is off.

• The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

2 Open the card cover. 3 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as

shown.

• Insert the card while keeping it straight.

• When the card is inserted fully, you will feel it lock into place.

• Inserting the card the wrong

way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.

• If the card is not inserted all

the way, data may not be written to the card.

4 Close the card cover.

●Removing the card

When the card is inserted properly.

Card cover

Notch

Index area side

1 Make sure that:

• The lens barrier is closed.

• The monitor is off.

• The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

2 Open the card cover. 3 Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

• The card is ejected a short way and then stops.

4 Hold the card straight and pull it out. 5 Close the card cover.

Getting started

Power on/off

●When shooting pictures

Power on: Open the lens barrier.

Power off: Close the lens barrier.

●When playing back pictures

Power on: Press with the lens barrier

Power off: Press .

Press twice quickly (double-click) while in the shooting mode. The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken.

● Power on

The camera turns on in the shooting mode.

The camera turns off.

closed.

The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns on and the last picture taken is displayed.

The monitor and the camera turn off.

● Power off

Getting started

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESET

REC VIEW FILE NAME

ON ON RESET

ENGLISH

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESET

REC VIEW

FILE NAME

ON ON RESET

ENGLISH

Selecting a language

You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

2 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press í on the arrow pad to select

MODE MENU.

Top menu

4 Press Ññ to select the SETUP tab, then

press

í.

SETUP tab

5 Press Ññ to select , then press í.

Getting started

SELECT GO

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

6 Press Ññ to select a language, then

press .

7 Press again to exit the menu.

8 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.

Setting the date and time

1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press í on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. 4 Press Ññ to select the SETUP tab, then press í. 5 Press Ññ to select , then press í.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

6 Press Ññ to select one of the following date formats:Y-M-D

(Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/ Month/ Year).Then press

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are

set to Y-M-D.

í.

7 Press Ññ to set the year, then press í to move to the month

setting.

• To move back to the previous setting, press É.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

8 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set.

• The camera only displays the time in the 24-hour time system. (“2 pm” would be

“14:00”.)

9 Press .

• For a more accurate setting, press when the time hits 00 seconds. The

clock starts when you press the button.

Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.

Using the menus

Menu items

When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains the types of menu items that this camera has and how they work, using shooting mode screens.

MODE MENU

Press . The top menu is displayed.

MODE RESET

Select a menu using the arrow pad.

Shortcut Menus MODE MENU

• Takes you directly to the setting

screen.

• Display operational buttons at the

bottom of the screen.

• Categorizes the settings into

tabs.

• Displays the tabs of each menu.

Select the desired tab on the left of the screen by pressing

Ññ.

How to use the mode menu

1 Press to display the top menu. Press í. 2 Press Ññ to select a tab, then press í. 3 Press Ññ to select an item, then press í. 4 Press Ññ to select a setting. Press to complete setting.

Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting.

Using the menus

Shortcut menus

●Shooting mode

Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the still picture shooting mode.

PHOTO

A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure and focus for general photography. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the movie recording mode.

Sets the image quality and resolution.

Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ

MODE RESET

Restores functions (exposure compensation, white balance, etc.) to the factory default settings. MODE RESET is identical to the ALL RESET function included in the MODE MENU.

●Playback mode

Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a slide show. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played back.

MOVIE PLAY

Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a movie frame is played back.

Using the menus

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMA

PROGRAM

AUTO

OFF OFF

0.0

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

OFF OFF

0.0

INFO

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.

ERASE

Erases the selected still picture or movie.

Mode menus

The MODE MENU is divided into tabs. Press Ññ to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details on the camera functions described in this manual, refer to the camera Reference Manual on the CD-ROM enclosed in the camera package.

●Shooting mode

CAMERA tab

PICTURE tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

Still picture Movie

CAMERA tab

SCENE SELECT Selects the shooting mode from

(program auto), (portrait), (landscape), (night scene) or (self portrait).

Allows you to shoot as close as 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to your subject.

Meters light within the AF target mark to determine exposure.

Using the menus

CAMERA tab

Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus

CAMEDIA-brand cards.

2 IN 1 Combines two still pictures taken in succession and

stores them as a single picture.

PICTURE tab

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

CARD tab

CARD SETUP

SETUP tab

Formats a card.

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings

when you turn off the power.

Selects a language for on-screen display.

Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off.

REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor

while saving them to a card.

FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders of pictures.

PIXEL MAPPING Checks the CCD and image processing functions for

errors.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.

Sets the date and time.

VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video

signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

Using the menus

SET

PLAY

CARD

EDIT

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SET

PLAY

CARD

EDIT

OFF

●Playback mode

PLAY tab

EDIT tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

Still picture Movie

PLAY tab

Protects pictures from accidental erasure.

Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.

Stores print reservation information on the card.

EDIT tab

BLACK&WHITE Creates a black and white picture and saves it as a

new picture.

SEPIA Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new

picture.

Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new picture.

INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.

CARD tab

CARD SETUP Formats the card, erasing all image data stored on it.

Using the menus

SETUP tab

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings

VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video

when you turn off the power.

Selects a language for on-screen display.

Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.

Sets the date and time.

signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

Selects the number of frames in the index display.

Shooting

Shooting modes

This camera shoots still pictures and movies. In the still picture shooting mode, select a shooting mode from PHOTO ( depending on shooting conditions and the effect you want. The factory default setting is P (PROGRAM AUTO). You are able to shoot normally even if you do not select a shooting mode.

 PHOTO Still picture shooting

Lets you take still pictures. You can select a more specific shooting mode depending on the scenes you want to shoot.

 Movie recording

Lets you record movies. You cannot record movies with sound.

 Still picture shooting modes

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P PROGRAM AUTO (factory default setting)

Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes settings for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode, can be adjusted manually.

Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

Landscape shooting

Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

Night-Scene shooting

Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and people in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with the background underexposed and without details. In this mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. We recommend that you set the flash mode to AUTO.

Normal shooting and flash on

Night-Scene shooting and flash on

Shooting

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMA

PROGRAM

AUTO

Self Portrait shooting

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

Selecting shooting modes

1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

3 In the top menu, press í to select MODE

MENU.

• Movie recording: Press Ñ to select .

4 Press Ññ to select the

CAMERA tab, then press

í.

5 Press Ññ to select SCENE SELECT,

then press

í.

6 Press Ññ to select a mode from

, , or , then press

• Press again to exit the menu.

Shooting

Taking still pictures using the viewfinder

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

PHOTO

Shutter button

2 Compose your picture

while looking at the image in the viewfinder.

AF target mark

3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust

the focus.

• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp

lights steadily. (focus lock)

• If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically.

4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The camera takes the picture, and a beep sounds.

• When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next

picture.

• When the orange lamp starts blinking, the pictures are stored

on the card.

How to lock the focus

When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot. Press the shutter button fully.

Orange lamp

Green lamp

Shooting

Recording movies

1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press Ñ to select .

• Movie recording is set and the camera returns to the shooting mode.

• The mark and the total recordable time depending on the card memory

capacity are displayed on the monitor.

4 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the monitor. 5 Press the shutter button halfway.

• The focus is locked.

6 Press the shutter button fully to start recording.

• The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.

• The camera always sets the best exposure, even if the subject moves.

• During movie recording, lights red and the time you can shoot is displayed.

7 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

• The orange lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card.

• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops

automatically.

Zoom (Digital zoom)

1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press Ñ.

• The monitor turns on and the zoom bar appears. The subject is magnified by 1.3

times.

3 Press Ññ while looking at the image on the monitor.

• Each time you press Ñ, the zoom magnification changes in the following

sequence: 1 timeT1.3 timesT1.6 timesT2.0 timesT2.5 times.

• Each time you press

sequence:

2.5 timesT2.0 timesT1.6 timesT1.3 timesT1 time.

• The zoom magnification changes continuously while holding down

ñ, the zoom magnification changes in the following

4 Take the picture.

Ñ or ñ.

Shooting

Using the flash

Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve.

1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press í ().

• The monitor turns on.

• The current flash setting is displayed.

3 Press í again to set the flash mode.

• Each time you press í, the flash mode changes in the following sequence:

“AUTO” – “ Red-eye reduction” – “ Fill-in flash” – “ Flash off”.

4 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the flash fires, the orange lamp lights steady.

5 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

 Auto-flash (No indication)

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

 Red-eye reduction flash ( )

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.

 Fill-in flash ( )

The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

 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, such as in an art museum. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.

Shooting

Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod or set it on a level surface for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.

1 Open the lens barrier fully. 2 Press É ().

• The monitor turns on.

3 Press É again to set the self-timer mode.

• The setting changes between OFF and ON each time É is pressed.

When the self-timer mode is selected, is displayed on the monitor.

4 Take the picture. Press the shutter button to start the timer and

take the picture.

• The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After

blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.

• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

Playback

Viewing still pictures

1 Press with the lens barrier closed.

• The monitor turns on and displays the last picture

taken. (Single-frame playback)

2 Use the arrow pad to play back other

pictures.

Displays the previous picture. (É)

Close-up playback (Ñ)

3 Press to cancel playback.

• The monitor and camera turn off.

Index display(ñ)

Displays the next picture. (

í)

Viewing movies

1 Press with the lens barrier closed.

• The monitor turns on.

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture with . 3 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

4 Press Ñ to select MOVIE PLAY. 5 Press Ññ to select PLAYBACK, then press .

• The movie is played back.

• After playback, the 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.

Press

Ññ to select from PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press

●When FRAME BY FRAME is selected

Ñ ñ : Displays the last frame of the movie. í : Displays the next frame. The movie can be displayed continuously by holding

É : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be displayed continuously in

: Displays the first frame of the movie.

the button down.

reverse by holding the button down.

: Displays the MOVIE PLAY menu.

Playback

Protecting pictures

You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function.

1 Press with the lens barrier closed.

• The monitor turns on.

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect. 3 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

4 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PLAY T , and press

í.

5 Press Ññ to select ON, then press .

• To cancel protection, select OFF.

Single-frame erase

Recorded pictures can be erased. There are two types of erase: Singleframe erase, which erases only the picture that is displayed on the monitor, and all-frame erase, which erases all the pictures on the card.

1 Press .

• The monitor turns on.

2 Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. 3 Press .

• The top menu is displayed.

4 Press ñ to select . 5 Press Ññ to select YES, then press .

• The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

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