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

OFF 0

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

////),

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.

Playback

All-frame erase

This function erases all the pictures on the card.

1 In the playback mode top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T

CARD SETUP, and press

í.

2 Press Ññ to select ALL ERASE, then press . 3 Press Ññ to select YES, then press .

• All the pictures are erased. Protected pictures are not erased.

Formatting cards (Card setup)

This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format the card with this camera.

All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before formatting a used card.

1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP,

and press

• Shooting mode: The FORMAT screen is displayed.

• Playback mode: The CARD SETUP screen is displayed.

2 If the FORMAT screen is displayed, press Ññ to select YES.

If the CARD SETUP screen is displayed, press FORMAT, then press . When the FORMAT screen appears, press

3 Press .

• The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.

í.

Ññ to select

Ññ to select YES.

Transferring pictures to a computer

By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable,

images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup when connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details on the procedures in the chart, refer to the “Reference Manual” on the CD-ROM and the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).

Identifying the OS



Windows 98/98 SE

(Second Edition)



Installing the USB

driver for Windows 98



Connecting the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable



Confirming the computer recognizes the camera



* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function correctly if

you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.).

● Windows 95/NT 4.0

● Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95

● Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage support

1.3.5 installed at the factory)

● Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no factory

installed OS.

 You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG

file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals.

 

Windows 2000

Professional/Me/XP



Downloading image files



Disconnecting the USB cable

Mac OS 9.0 - 9.1/OS X

*OS 8.6: See below.



Transferring pictures to a computer

For other OS users

Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.

 Windows 95  Windows NT  Mac OS before OS 9

You can download images directly to your computer using an optional PC card adapter.

Does your computer have a USB interface?

Is there a port marked on your computer?

Yes

Is your OS one of the following?

• Windows 98

• Windows 2000

• Windows Me

• Windows XP

• Mac OS 9/X

Yes

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

Yes

Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided

USB cable.

Use an optional USB reader/writer. * Certain card readers may not

be compatible with Mac OS X.

Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information.

Use the optional PC card adapter. * Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or

lower

Consult your nearest Olympus representative.

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 more details on PC connections, refer to the “Software Installation Guide” (included in the CD-ROM package).

Error codes

SELECT GO

CARD SETUP

POWER OFF

FORMAT

Monitor

indication

NO CARD

CARD ERROR

WRITE-PROTECT

CARD FULL

NO PICTURE

PICTURE ERROR

CARD COVER

OPEN

Possible cause

The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.

There is a problem with the card, so the camera will not function.

Writing to the card is prohibited.

The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no more information such as print reservation can be recorded.

There are no pictures on the card.

There is a problem with the selected picture, so it cannot be played back on this camera.

The card is not formatted.

The card cover is open.

Corrective action

• Insert a card correctly or insert a

different card.

• If the card is dirty, wipe the gold

contacts with a clean tissue and insert it again. If the problem is still not corrected, the card cannot be used.

Insert a different card.

Read-only has been set using a computer. Use the computer again to cancel the read-only setting.

Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.

The card contains no pictures. Record pictures.

Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged.

Format the card.

Close the card cover.

Specifications

Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system

Still picture : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design

Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support

Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 – 256MB)

No. of storable : Approx. 11 frame (SHQ: 1600 x 1200 pixels) pictures/No. of pixels Approx. 32 frames (HQ : 1600 x 1200 pixels) (on a 16 MB card) Approx. 76 frames (SQ1: 1024 x 768 pixels)

No. of effective : 2,000,000 pixels pixels Image pickup : 1/ 3.2'' CCD solid-state image pickup, 2,110,000 device pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 5 mm (equivalent to 38 mm lens on

Photometric system : Center-weighted average light metering,

Shutter speed : 1/2 to 1/700 sec.

Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)

Viewfinder : Reverse Galilean viewfinder

Monitor : 1.8'' TFT* color LCD display, 61,000pixels

Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (mini-B),

Automatic calendar : 2000 – 2099 system

rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

PRINT Image Matching II

Approx. 165 frames (SQ2: 640 x 480 pixels)

35 mm camera), f2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups

Spot metering

∞ to (normal)

0.2 m (0.7 ft.)

VIDEO OUT jack

∞ to (macro mode)

* A color monitor using a transistor made from thin-film.

Specifications

Operating environment

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

–20° C to 60° C (–4° F to 140° F) (storage)

Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/ 10% to 90% (storage)

Power supply : Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries or

NiMH batteries One lithium CR-V3 battery pack AC adapter (optional)

● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be

used.

Dimensions : 112 mm (W) x 62 mm (H) x 40 mm (D)

(4.4'' x 2.4'' x 1.6'') (excluding protrusions)

Weight : 166 g (0.4 lb.) (without battery or card)

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

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VT450701

DIGITAL CAMERA

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.

● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual.

D-390 C-150

For customers in North and South America

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.

Trademarks

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• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• 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).

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-390/C-150 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

Introduction of the camera’s functions

Contents P. 4

Specifications P. 111

Index P. 113

For easily learning the fundamentals of taking pictures

For fine-tuning the settings to get that particular shot

For playing back and arranging pictures

Settings that make the camera easier to operate

Printing pictures

Troubleshooting and other information

Getting started P. 7

Using the menus P. 29

Shooting basics P. 37

Advanced shooting P. 52

Playback P. 67

Useful functions P. 84

Print settings P. 93

Miscellaneous P. 99

Contents

Contents ....................................................................................................4

1 Getting started 7

Names of parts ..........................................................................................7

Monitor indications ....................................................................................9

How to use this manual ..........................................................................12

Attaching the strap ..................................................................................13

Loading batteries ....................................................................................14

Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter ..................................16

Inserting/Removing a card ......................................................................18

Card basics ......................................................................................18

Power on/off ............................................................................................21

If the card is not recognized (card check) ..........................................23

Selecting a language ....................................................................24

Setting the date and time ..................................................................26

Holding the camera ................................................................................ 28

2 Using the menus 29

Menu items ..............................................................................................29

How to use the mode menu .................................................................... 30

Shortcut menus ........................................................................................32

Mode menus ............................................................................................34

3 Shooting basics 37

Shooting modes ......................................................................................37

Selecting shooting modes ..................................................................38

Taking still pictures PHOTO ..............................................................40

Taking still pictures using the viewfinder ............................................40

Taking still pictures using the monitor ................................................41

Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor ............................................43

If correct focus cannot be obtained ........................................................44

How to lock the focus ........................................................................44

Subjects that are difficult to focus on..................................................45

Contents

Recording movies ..............................................................................46

Zoom (Digital zoom) ................................................................................48

Using the flash ....................................................................................49

4 Advanced shooting 52

Macro mode shooting ........................................................................52

Self-timer shooting ............................................................................53

Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) ....................................54

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting ..........................................................55

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

2IN1..............................................57

Changing the record mode ................................................................59

Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) ..................63

Adjusting the white balance

WB ............................................................65

5 Playback 67

Viewing still pictures ........................................................................67

QUICK VIEW......................................................................................68

Close-up playback ........................................................................69

Index display ................................................................................70

Slideshow ....................................................................................71

Picture Rotation ............................................................................72

Playback on a TV .................................................................................. 73

MOVIE PLAY - Viewing movies ........................................................74

Protecting pictures ..........................................................................76

Erasing pictures ................................................................................77

Single-frame erase ............................................................................77

All-frame erase ............................................................................78

Editing still pictures ..................................................................................79

Creating black and white pictures ......................................................79

Creating sepia-toned pictures ............................................................80

Resizing pictures ........................................................................80

INDEX - Creating an index ......................................................................82

Contents

6 Useful functions 84

MODE RESET - Restoring the factory default settings............................84

ALL RESET - Saving the settings ............................................................84

CARD SETUP - Formatting cards ......................................................85

Displaying shooting information

INFO ..................................................87

REC VIEW - Viewing a picture immediately after shooting......................88

Adjusting the monitor brightness ......................................................88

Turning the beep sound off ..............................................................89

FILE NAME ..............................................................................................89

PIXEL MAPPING......................................................................................91

VIDEO OUT - Video output selection ......................................................92

7 Print settings 93

How to print pictures ..........................................................................93

All-frame reservation ..........................................................................95

Single-frame reservation ....................................................................96

Resetting print reservation data ........................................................98

8 Miscellaneous 99

Error codes ..............................................................................................99

Troubleshooting......................................................................................100

Menu list ................................................................................................105

Factory default settings ..........................................................................108

List of functions by shooting mode ........................................................109

Camera maintenance ............................................................................110

Specifications..........................................................................................111

Index ......................................................................................................113

Getting started

Names of parts

1 Getting started

Shutter button ~P. 40

Flash ~P. 49

Connector cover

~P. 73

DC-IN jack ~P. 16

Self-timer lamp

~P. 53

Lens barrier

Turns the camera on and off in the shooting mode.

Lens

VIDEO OUT jack

~P. 73

Names of parts

Getting started

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí) ~P. 12

Zoom in

~P. 48

Close-up playback ~P. 69

Zoom out

~P. 48

Index display ~P. 70

Flash

~P. 49

Monitor

~P. 41

Battery compartment cover

~P. 14

OK/Menu button( )

~P. 29

Monitor button (QUICK VIEW )

~P. 68

Playback button ( )

~ P. 67

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.

Strap eyelet

~P. 13

Tripod socket

Viewfinder

~P. 40

AF target mark

~P. 40

Green lamp

~P. 40

Orange lamp

~P. 40, 49

Arrow pad

Viewfinder

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.

Self-timer

~P. 53

Card cover ~P. 19

USB connector

Getting started

Monitor indications

●Shooting mode

Items Indications Ref. page

1 Battery check , P. 11

2 Shooting mode

, , , , , P. 37

3 Exposure –2.0 – +2.0 P. 63

compensation

4 Spot metering mode P. 54

5 White balance , , , P. 65

6 AF target mark [ ] P. 41

7 Macro P. 52

8 Flash mode , , P. 49

9 Self-timer P. 53

10 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 59

11 Resolution 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, P. 60

(number of pixels) 640 x 480, etc.

12 Number of storable 11 P. 41

still pictures Seconds remaining 11'' P. 46 for movies

7 8

10 11 12

12 3

1600 x 1200

2.0

Getting started

Monitor indications

●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.

~ “Displaying shooting information” (P. 87)

• 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.

Note

Still picture Movie

Items Indications Ref. page

1 Battery check , P. 11

2 Print reservation x10 P. 95

Number of prints P. 96

3 Protect P. 76

4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P. 59

5 Number of pixels 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, P. 60

640 x 480, etc.

6 Exposure –2.0 – +2.0 P. 63

compensation

7 White balance WB AUTO, , , , P. 65

8 Date and time '03.09.12 12:30 P. 26

9 File number, Frame 100-0020, 12, 0"/15" P. 74

number, Playing time P. 87 /Total recording time

10 Movie mode P. 74

SIZE: 1600x1200

2.0

03.09.12 12:30 FILE: 100

0020

SIZE: 320x240

WB AUTO

03.09.12 12:30 0"/15"

123

SIZE: 1600x1200

’03.09.12 12:30

FILE: 100

–0020

4 5

2.0

8 9

SIZE: 320x240

’03.09.12 12:30

WB AUTO

0"/15"

Getting started

Monitor indications

●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.

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

Blinks (Red)

Pictures can be taken.*

Remaining power level: low. Prepare new batteries.

Green and orange lamps on right of viewfinder blink. Remaining power level: exhausted. Put in new batteries.

No indication

* 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.

Getting started

Advanced shooting

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided.

Connects pictures from

left to right.

1 In the shooting mode top menu, select

MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA,and press

í.

“How to use the mode menu” (P. 30)

• The monitor turns on.

• The PANORAMA mode is set.

2 On the monitor, use the arrow pad to

choose the direction you want the pictures connected.

: Connects the pictures from left to right.

É : Connects the pictures from right to left. Ñ : Connects the pictures from bottom to top. ñ : Connects the pictures from top to bottom.

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

How to use this manual

Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details of operating procedures, see “How to use the mode menu” (P. 30).

The buttons for various functions and their locations are clearly illustrated.

Ñ, ñ, É and í indicate which button

to press on the arrow pad.

This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual instructions in this manual.

●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.

Note

Getting started

Attaching the strap

1 Thread the short end of the strap through

the strap eyelet.

• The strap can only enter from the lens side.

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.

Strap eyelet

• 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.

Note

Getting started

Loading batteries

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

• 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.

Important

1 Make sure that:

2 Slide the battery compartment cover in

the direction of

a (the direction

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

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

The lens barrier is closed.

The monitor is off.

The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

Getting started

Loading batteries

• Some camera settings will return to the factory default settings if the camera is left for about one hour with the battery removed.

Note

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

Loading batteries

Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter

In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can also use the following types of batteries or AC adapter. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.

●CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Not rechargeable)

Because CR-V3 lithium battery packs have long lives, they are convenient when traveling. Do not peel off their labels.

●NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)

Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. If they are often charged without first using all their power, the amount of time they can be used will become gradually shorter.

●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 you can store may vary greatly, depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. To save power, turn off the monitor whenever possible.

●AC adapter

Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for timeconsuming tasks such as image downloads. 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 wall outlet

Connection cord plug Open the connector cover and plug in the AC adapter.

DC-IN jack

AC adapter

Getting started

Loading batteries

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

• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a

PC, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.

• Do not remove or load batteries or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.

• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could make batteries run out of power quickly.

• Turning on the monitor.

• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.

• When the camera is connected to a PC.

• When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the

AC adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge batteries in the camera.

• Carefully read the separate-volume Safety Precaution before use.

Note

Getting started

Inserting/Removing a card

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

Card basics

The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.

1 Index area

You can write down the card’s contents.

2 Contact area

Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.

Compatible cards

• xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB)

• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card 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.

~ “CARD SETUP -

Formatting cards” (P. 85)

Note

●Inserting a card

1 Make sure that:

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.

Getting started

Inserting/Removing a card

The lens barrier is closed.

The monitor is off.

The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

Notch

Index area side

When the card is inserted properly.

Getting started

Inserting/Removing a card

●Removing the card

1 Make sure that:

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.

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

• Do not push in the card with hard or pointed objects, such as a pen.

• Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the battery while

the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Note

The lens barrier is closed.

The monitor is off.

The lamps on the right of the viewfinder are off.

Getting started

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.

TIPS

• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode (stops being active) after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you lightly press the shutter button. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not intend to take any pictures for a while.

● Power on

● Power off

Getting started

Power on/off

●When playing back pictures

Power on: Press with the lens barrier

closed.

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

Power off: Press .

The monitor and the camera turn off.

TIPS

• When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction.

• Never open the card cover, remove the card or the battery, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored. When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening the card cover.

Note

Getting started

Power on/off

If the card is not recognized (card check)

When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed.

• All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.

Note

Monitor indication Corrective action

There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. T Turn off the camera, then insert a card. If a card

is already inserted, remove it and insert it again correctly.

The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. T Replace the card with a new one.

Press

Ññ to select POWER OFF, then press

T Format the card.

Press

Ññ to select FORMAT, then press

to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press . Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

NO CARD

SELECTSELECT GOGO

CARD SETUPCARD SETUP

POWER OFF

FORMATFORMAT

Getting started

Selecting a language

You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

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.

SETUP tab

Top menu

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESET

REC VIEWREC VIEW FILE NAME

ON ON RESET

ENGLISHENGLISH

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESET

REC VIEWREC VIEW

FILE NAME

ON ON RESET

ENGLISH

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Getting started

Selecting a language

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.

TIPS

• The language can also be set from the playback mode.

SELECT GO

ENGLISH

FRANCAISFRANCAIS

DEUTSCHDEUTSCH ESPAÑOLOL

Getting started

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.

Top menu

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

SETUP tab

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESET

REC VIEWREC VIEW FILE NAME

ON ON RESET

ENGLISHENGLISH

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

VIDEO OUT

NTSC

’03.01.0103.01.01

00:0000:00

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Getting started

Setting the date and time

6 Press Ññ to select one of the following

date formats:Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), MD-Y (Month/Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/ Month/ Year).Then press

í.

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show the procedure used

when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

7 Press 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.

TIPS

• The date and time can also be set from the playback mode.

• The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off.

• The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left

without the battery for approximately 1 hour. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

Note

SELECTSELECT SETSET GOGO

2003 . 01 . 01

SELECTSELECT SETSET GOGO

2003 . 01 . 01

Getting started

Holding the camera

When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When using a vertical grip, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens.

Taking pictures using the monitor

Taking pictures using the viewfinder

• Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button gently.

Note

Horizontal grip

Incorrect grip

Vertical grip

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

Be sure to hold the camera with both hands to stop it from moving. Keeping your elbows at your sides is very effective for this.

Using the menus

Menu items

2 Using the menus

Press . The top menu is displayed.

Select a menu using the arrow pad.

• 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.

Shortcut Menus MODE MENU

Tab

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

CANCELCANCEL SELECTSELECT GOGO

SHQ SHQ 1600 x 1200

HQ 1600 x 1200

SQ1 SQ1 1024 x 768 SQ2 SQ2 640 x 480

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECTSCENE SELECT

PANORAMA

PROGRAMPROGRAM

AUTOAUTO

OFFOFF OFFOFF

0.00.0

Using the menus

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.

Top menu CAMERA tab

SETUP tab

CARD tab

Press

É to

return to the tab selection screen.

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

PICTURE tab

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMAANORAMA

PROGRAMPROGRAM

AUTOAUTO

OFFOFF OFFOFF

0.00.0

SET

CAM

CARD

PICTURE

WBWB

AUTOAUTO

SET

CAM

CARD

PIC

CARD SETUPCARD SETUP

SETUP

CAM

CARD

PIC

ALL RESETALL RESET

REC VIEWREC VIEW FILE NAMEFILE NAME

ONON

ONON ONON RESETRESET

ENGLISH

~ Continued on next page

Using the menus

How to use the mode menu

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.

The green frame moves to the selected item.

To return to select an item, press

or .

• Items available for selection depends on the camera settings.

• You can take pictures while a menu is displayed in the shooting

mode.

• If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to OFF.

~ “ALL RESET - Saving the settings” (P. 84)

Note

É or

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMAANORAMA

PROGRAMPROGRAM

AUTOAUTO

OFFOFF OFFOFF

0.00.0

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMAANORAMA

PROGRAMPROGRAM

AUTOAUTO

OFFOFF OFFOFF

0.00.0

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMAANORAMA

OFF

ONON

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMAANORAMA

OFFOFF

Using the menus

Shortcut menus

●Shooting mode

Shortcut menus are frequently-used menus that can be accessed from the top menu.

Records movies. This icon appears when the menu is P. 46 displayed in the still picture shooting mode.

Sets the image quality and resolution. P. 59

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

A simple press of the shutter button gives you optimal exposure P. 37 and focus for general photography. This icon appears when the menu is displayed in the movie recording mode.

Still picture

MODE RESET

Restores functions (exposure compensation, white balance, P. 84 etc.) to the factory default settings. MODE RESET is identical to the ALL RESET function included in the MODE MENU.

Movie

MODE MENU

MODE RESET

PHOTO

MODE MENU

MODE RESET

Using the menus

Shortcut menus

●Playback mode

MOVIE PLAY

INFO

Runs through all saved pictures one after another as a P. 71 slide show. This icon appears when the menu is displayed while a still picture is played back.

Plays back movies. This icon appears when the menu is P. 74 displayed while a movie frame is played back.

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P. 87

ERASE

Erases the selected still picture or movie. P. 77

Still picture

ERASE

INFO

MODE MENU

Movie

ERASE

INFO

MODE MENU

MOVIE PLAY

Using the menus

Mode menus

CAMERA tab

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

●Shooting mode

CAMERA tab

SCENE SELECT Selects the shooting mode from P. 38

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

Allows you to shoot as close as P. 52 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to your subject.

Meters light within the AF target mark P. 54 to determine exposure.

Adjusts the brightness of the picture. P. 63

PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken P. 55

with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.

2 IN 1 Combines two still pictures taken in P. 57

succession and stores them as a single picture.

CARD tab

CARD SETUP

Formats a card. P. 85

CARD tab

SETUP tab

PICTURE tab

Sets the appropriate white balance P. 65 according to the light source.

PICTURE tab

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECTSCENE SELECT

PANORAMA

PROGRAMPROGRAM

AUTOAUTO

OFFOFF OFFOFF

0.00.0

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

OFFOFF OFFOFF

0.00.0

Still picture Movie

Using the menus

Mode menus

●Playback mode

PLAY tab

Protects pictures from accidental erasure. P. 76

Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or P. 72 counterclockwise.

Stores print reservation information on the P. 93 card.

SETUP tab

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current P. 84

camera settings when you turn off the power.

Selects a language for on-screen display. P. 24

Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, P. 89 etc.) on and off.

REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the P. 88

monitor while saving them to a card.

FILE NAME Chooses how to name files and folders P. 89

of pictures.

PIXEL MAPPING Checks the CCD and image processing P. 91

functions for errors.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P. 88

Sets the date and time. P. 26

VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your P. 92

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

PLAY tab

CARD tab

SETUP tab

EDIT tab

SET

PLAY

CARD

EDIT

OFFOFF 0

SET

PLAY

CARD

EDIT

OFFOFF

Still picture Movie

Using the menus

Mode menus

CARD tab

CARD SETUP Formats the card, erasing all image data P. 23

stored on it. P. 85

SETUP tab

ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current P. 84

camera settings when you turn off the power.

Selects a language for on-screen display. P. 24

Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, P. 89 etc.) on and off.

Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P. 88

Sets the date and time. P. 26

VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your P. 92

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

Selects the number of frames in the index P. 70 display.

EDIT tab

BLACK&WHITE Creates a black and white picture and P. 79

saves it as a new picture.

SEPIA Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves P. 80

it as a new picture.

Makes the file size smaller and saves it P. 80 as a new picture.

INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 P. 82

frames.

Shooting basics

Shooting modes

3 Shooting basics

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.

“Recording movies” (P. 46)

 Still picture shooting modes

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

Normal shooting and flash on

Night-Scene shooting and flash on

Shooting basics

Shooting modes

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 .

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Shooting basics

Shooting modes

TIPS

• Refer to “List of functions by shooting mode” (P.109) for details of the functions for each mode.

• Digital zoom and panorama shooting are not available in SelfPortrait mode.

Note

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.

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECT

PANORAMA

PROGRAM

AUTO

Shooting basics

Taking still pictures using the viewfinder

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

2 Compose your picture

while looking at the image in the viewfinder.

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.

Taking still pictures

You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Both methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.

Orange lamp

Green lamp

AF target mark

Shutter button

PHOTO

Shooting basics

Taking still pictures

TIPS

It is difficult to focus on the subject.

~ “If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 44)

The green lamp blinks.

T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6

ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.

~ “Macro mode shooting” (P. 52)

T Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked.

~ “Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P. 45)

The orange lamp blinks.

T If the shutter button is being pressed halfway, the flash is charging.

Wait until the light turns off.

To check the picture you have just taken immediately.

T Set REC VIEW to ON.

~ “REC VIEW - Viewing a picture

immediately after shooting” (P. 88)

Taking still pictures using the monitor

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

• Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks.

2 Press to turn on the monitor.

3 Decide the composition of the picture

while looking at the image on the monitor.

Shutter button

Shooting mode (P. 37)

AF target mark

No. of storable still pictures (P. 60)

HQ HQ

1600 x 1200

Record mode (P. 59)

Green lamp (P. 42) This indicates the same status as the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder.

Flash stand-by/Flash charge (P. 49) This indicates the same status as the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder.

Shooting basics

Taking still pictures

• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera will move.

• Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the battery is changed or removed.

• Never open the card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of the pictures you have just taken.

• When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.

Note

TIPS

The green lamp blinks.

T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm

away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.

~ “Macro mode shooting” (P. 52)

T Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked.

~ “Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P. 45)

The monitor turns off automatically.

T If the camera is not used for approximately 3 minutes, the monitor

turns off automatically. Touch the shutter button or arrow pad to turn the monitor on again.

The monitor is hard to see.

T Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to

appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder. This does not affect recorded pictures.

4 Take a picture by following the same

procedure as when shooting with the viewfinder.

~ “Taking still pictures

using the viewfinder” (P. 40)

Shooting basics

Taking still pictures

Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor

• 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).

Viewfinder

Camera movement does not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery 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.

Use the viewfinder for general snapshots (landscape pictures, casual shots, etc.).

Monitor

You can check the picture area that the camera actually records more accurately.

Camera movement 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 monitor when you want to shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records, or to take close-up shots of people, flowers, etc.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tips

Shooting basics

If correct focus cannot be obtained

If the subject is difficult to focus on, lock the focus before shooting as explained below. This is called focus lock.

How to lock the focus

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

2 Position the AF target mark on the

subject you want to focus on.

• When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

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

• When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

4 Keeping the shutter button pressed

halfway, recompose your shot.

5 Press the shutter button fully.

AF target mark

Shutter button

Orange lamp

Green lamp

Shooting basics

If correct focus cannot be obtained

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture.

Subject with low contrast

Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame

The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.

The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.

Subject without vertical lines

Fast-moving subject The subject to be

focused on is not in the center of the frame

Subjects at different distances

TIPS

The green lamp blinks.

T You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm

away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode.

~ “Macro mode shooting” (P. 52)

T Depending on the subject, the focus may not be locked.

~ “Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (See below.)

Shooting basics

Recording movies

You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played back or stored as the other still pictures using the index function.

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.

Seconds remaining

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

Shutter button

Recording movies

Shooting basics

• Digital zoom does not work in the (movie) mode.

• The camera enters the still picture shooting mode when the lens

barrier is closed.

~ “ALL RESET - Saving the settings” (P. 84)

• 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 and

the amount of space available on the card.

• You cannot record movies with sound.

Note

You can enlarge your subject when shooting by 1.3, 1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 times.

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

ñ, the zoom magnification changes in the following

sequence:

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

• The zoom magnification changes continuously while holding down

Ñ or ñ.

4 Take the picture.

Shooting basics

HQ HQ

1600 x 1200

Zoom (Digital zoom)

The cursor moves on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification.

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Shutter button

• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.

• Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications.

• Turning the monitor off cancels the digital zoom.

Note

Shooting basics

Using the flash

• The flash does not fire in the movie record mode or during Panorama shooting.

Note

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.

Flash working range: 0.2 - 3.3 m (0.7 - 10.8 ft)

TIPS

The orange lamp blinks.

T The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp goes off.

í ()

HQ HQ

1600 x 1200

AUTO

Shutter button

Shooting basics

Using the flash

• After the pre-flash, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.

• 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.

Note

 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 subject’s eyes appear red.

• The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.

Note

 Fill-in flash ( )

Shooting basics

Using the flash

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.

Note

 Flash off ( )

Advanced shooting

Macro mode shooting

4 Advanced shooting

The macro mode allows you to shoot at a distance of 20 cm to 50 cm (0.7 ft. to 1.6 ft.) from your subject. You can also shoot subjects which are at a distance of over 50 cm (1.6 ft.). However, compared to shots between 20 cm and 50 cm, the camera may take more time to focus on the subject.

With the macro mode

• If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, we recommend using the monitor.

• If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved. Check the recorded image on the monitor.

Note

1 Open the lens barrier fully.

2 In the shooting mode top menu, select

MODE MENU T CAMERA TTON, and press .

“How to use the mode menu” (P. 30)

• Press again to exit the menu.

3 Take the picture while viewing the

monitor.

Normal shooting

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Advanced shooting

Self-timer shooting

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.

Self-timer lamp

É ()

HQ HQ

1600 x 1200

Self-timer mark

Advanced shooting

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 (center-weighted average light 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.

OFF: Meters the entire viewfinder to obtain the optimum exposure. (No indication is displayed on the monitor.) ON (spot metering): Meters only the center of the viewfinder to obtain the appropriate exposure for a subject there.

1 In the shooting mode top menu, select

MODE MENU T CAMERA TTON, and press .

“How to use the mode menu” (P. 30)

• Press again to exit the menu.

2 Take the picture.

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Advanced shooting

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

Connects pictures from

left to right.

Connects pictures from

bottom to top.

1 In the shooting mode top menu, select

MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA, and press

í.

“How to use the mode menu” (P. 30)

• The monitor turns on.

• The PANORAMA mode is set.

2 On the monitor, use the arrow pad to

choose the direction you want the pictures connected.

: Connects the pictures from left to right.

É : Connects the pictures from right to left. Ñ : Connects the pictures from bottom to top. ñ : Connects the pictures from top to bottom.

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Advanced shooting

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

3 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take your

pictures.

• Focus, 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.

• Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.

• When you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark

is displayed.

4 Press to finish panorama shooting.

• The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode.

• The panorama mode is only available with Olympus xD-Picture Card.

• Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode. You are recommended to use SQ1/SQ2 mode for panorama shooting.

• During panorama shooting, the flash is not available.

• The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The

CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.

Note

When shooting, make sure that the edges (right/left/top/bottom) of the images overlap, so that the CAMEDIA Master software can correctly connect the pictures.

Advanced shooting

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture.

1 In the shooting mode top menu, select

MODE MENU T CAMERA T 2 IN 1, and press

í.

“How to use the mode menu” (P. 30)

• The monitor turns on.

• The two-in-one picture mode is set.

2 Take the first shot while observing your

subject on the monitor.

• The subject will be positioned on the left in the combined picture.

3 Take the second shot.

• The subject will be positioned on the right in the combined picture.

• The first and second shots are saved as a single picture.

Picture when played back

Picture when shooting

1600 x 1200

1st

1600 x 1200

2nd

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Advanced shooting

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

• When the battery power is exhausted ( blinks), the flash automatically turns off.

• The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens barrier is closed. Press to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.

Note

Advanced shooting

Changing the record mode

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

Record

mode

SHQ

SQ1/SQ2

Description

• A high quality mode.

• Fewer images can be saved to a card.

• Takes longer to store the images.

Uses

• Good for printing.

• Can be enlarged to A4 (210mm  297mm / 8.3''  11.7'') size.

• Good for processing on a PC.

• Factory default setting.

Uses

• Good for editing on a PC or printing in postcard size.

• The resolutions are smaller than in SHQ or HQ.

• A standard quality mode.

• More images can be saved to a card.

Uses

• Attaching images to e-mail or simply viewing them on a PC.

Quality

Clearer

Normal

File size

Larger

Smaller

Advanced shooting

Changing the record mode

Still picture record modes

Movie record modes

• The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate.

• The number of remaining pictures may change according to the

subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the monitor may not change even when a picture is taken or a stored image is erased.

Note

SHQ

SQ1

SQ2

165

1600 x 1200

1024 x 768

640 x 480

Record mode

Resolution

(No. of pixels)

Memory capacity in number of shots

(using a 16 MB card)

15 seconds

60 seconds

320 x 240

(15 frames/sec)

160 x 120

(15 frames/sec)

Record mode

Resolution

(Frames per second)

Memory capacity in seconds per movie

● In the mode, the total recording time is displayed on-screen. Total recording time depends on the memory capacity of the card.

Advanced shooting

Changing the record mode

1 In the shooting mode top menu, press É

to select (P. 29).

2 Press Ññ to select the desired record

mode.

• For still pictures, you can choose from SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2.

• For movies, you can choose HQ or SQ.

3 Press .

• Press again to exit the menu.

MODE RESET

MODE MENU

CANCELCANCEL SELECTSELECT GOGO

SHQ SHQ 1600 x 1200

HQ 1600 x 1200

SQ1 SQ1 1024 x 768 SQ2 SQ2 640 x 480

CANCELCANCEL SELECTSELECT GOGO

HQ 320 x 240

SQ SQ 160 x 120

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Advanced shooting

Changing the record mode

TIPS

• Resolution

The number of pixels (horizontal x 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.

• Pixels

A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.

• 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

Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)

1 In the shooting mode top menu, select

MODE MENU T CAMERA T , then press

í.

“How to use the mode menu” (P. 30)

2 Press Ññ to select the exposure

compensation value.

• Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image or a [ – ] value to darken the image.

3 Press .

• Press again to exit the menu.

4 Take the picture.

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 1/ 2 steps.

–2.0

+2.0

0.0

SET

CAMERA

CARD

PIC

SCENE SELECTSCENE SELECT

PANORAMA

0.0

Arrow pad (ÑñÉí)

Olympus C-150 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

QuickStart Guide

Getting started

Monitor indications

Attaching the strap

Loading batteries

Power on/off

Selecting a language

Using the menus

Menu items

Shortcut menus

Mode menus

Shooting

Shooting modes

Recording movies

Using the flash

Playback

Viewing still pictures

Viewing movies

Protecting pictures

Single-frame erase

All-frame erase

Transferring pictures to a computer

Error codes

Names of parts

1 Getting started

Monitor indications

How to use this manual

Attaching the strap

Loading batteries

Inserting/Removing a card

Power on/off

Selecting a language

Setting the date and time

Holding the camera

Menu items

2 Using the menus

How to use the mode menu

Shortcut menus

Mode menus

Shooting modes

3 Shooting basics

Taking still pictures

If correct focus cannot be obtained

Recording movies

Zoom (Digital zoom)

Using the flash

Macro mode shooting

4 Advanced shooting

Self-timer shooting

Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)

PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

Changing the record mode

Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)