Olympus C-1 Zoom, D-150 Zoom Reference Manual

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

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

properly before taking important photographs.

Read the Following Before Use

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Radio and Television Interference

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

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

• Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.

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

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

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BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Check that the lens barrier is open.

Operating Procedure

1. Determine the image composition by

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

Press the shutter button halfway (half-press).

[

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

Green lamp

Viewfinder eyepiece

If the green lamp blinks, focus may be incorrect. Release your finger from the shutter button, hold the camera securely again and half-press the button again

( Page 40).

vWhen the distance from the

camera to the subject is less than

0.5 m/1.6 ft., select the Macro mode ( Page 61).

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

Half-press

AF target mark

Green lamp lights

Viewfinder eyepiece

AF target mark

How to Read This Booklet

Page No. Description title Chapter title

Items to check before operation

Operating procedure

Operation result

Supplementary information

[Tip]

···Information on convenient capabilities or recommended techniques.

[In this case]

[Caution]

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

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

[Warning]···

[Reference]

[Note]

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

describing details or associated information.

such as a remark or proviso.

···Reference pages

···Additional information

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

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

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

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

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

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

PREPARATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

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

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

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

Deciding Whether to Use the Viewfinder or Monitor

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

Checking the Camera Status Indication Next to the

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

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

CONTENTS

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

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

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

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

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

Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence

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

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

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

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

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

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

Magnifying the Subject (Zooming)...........................................59

Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)............................61

Using the Self-Timer.................................................................62

Shooting Images Sequentially (Sequential Shooting)..............63

Varying the Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation).......65

Varying the Image Color Tone (White Balance Control)..........67

Muting the Beep Tones............................................................69

CONTENTS

VIEWING OPTIONS

Using the AC Adapter (Optional).............................................72

Viewing Images on a TV Screen ..............................................73

Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer..................................74

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card....................76

Operations Available with Your PC ..........................................78

Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to

Your PC.....................................................................................79

Downloading Image Data to Your PC ......................................84

TROUBLESHOOTING

Simplified Operation Chart.......................................................92

If an Alarm Message Is Displayed ...........................................93

If an Operation Does Not Work................................................94

If Image Quality Is Poor............................................................97

Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................99

SPECIFICATIONS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Specifications .........................................................................102

Glossary of Terms..................................................................104

Index of Available Operations

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



Shooting Images

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

Shooting with zoom....................................................................................P.59

Shooting close-ups (Macro Shooting) ......................................................P.61

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

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

Shooting in a concert hall or museum .............................................P.58 & 69

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

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

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

Shooting group shots (Self-Timer).............................................................P.62

Shooting a moving subject in multiple images (Sequential Shooting) .....P.63

Shooting a large number of images (card storage capacities) ................P.23

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

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Viewing Images

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

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

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

Erasing unnecessary images ..............................................................P.46-47

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

Storing images on a separate medium ....................................................P.79

Viewing images on a large screen ...........................................................P.73

Manipulating images on a PC ..................................................................P.78

Placing images in a document .................................................................P.78

Processing images ...................................................................................P.78

Printing images ....................................................................................P.74-75

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Additional Information

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

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

Color tone ..................................................................................................P.67

Brightness .................................................................................................P.65

Unsatisfactory image quality ....................................................................P.97

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

USB cable

AC adapter

Video cable

Card (SmartMedia)

C-1Zoom/D-150Zoom

Making the Most of Your Digital Camera

Viewing images

on TV screen

Storing and

processing images

Printing

without a PC

Attaching images

to e-mail

Using AC

outlet power

Printing on printer

FlashPath floppy disk adapter

Television

PC card adapter

USB SmartMedia reader/writer

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

(Use a dedicated printer.)

( Page 73)

( Pages 74-75)

( Page 72)

( Page 75)

( Page 78)

(Bring the SmartMedia card.)

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

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

Photo lab

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

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

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

Operations Available with This Camera

Shooting

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

automatically.

v The flash automatically fires as required. v The image can be confirmed on the monitor as well as in the viewfinder. v Optical zoom lets you magnify the image up to 3X. v Digital zoom lets you magnify the image by up to 2X (or up to 6X with the optical zoom). v The provided 8 MB SmartMedia card allows you to save up to about 24 images* v The SmartMedia card can be used repeatedly by erasing unwanted images.

Viewing images on the monitor

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

Viewing options

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

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

v Images saved on a SmartMedia card can be printed out at a photo lab*

Taking advantage of PC features

v Images can be downloaded and stored on a PC via the provided USB cable (when the PC is

equipped with a USB terminal).

v Images can be stored on a PC hard disk or on a floppy disk, CD-R or MO disk. v Images can be processed by a PC in many ways, including text superimposition (comments) or

trimming (magnifying or cutting images)*

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

*1 When in the HQ Record mode. (HQ is the factory-set mode.) *2 Some photo studios and labs may not be equipped to print out digital images. *3 You cannot use this camera to attach and send images via e-mail and to retouch images. To do this, you

need some application software on a PC.

PREPARATION

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

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

PREPARATION

Card cover

(For insertion and removal of the SmartMedia card)

Shutter button

Zoom lever

Lens barrier

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

DC IN jack

(Connect the AC adapter)

Video output jack

(Connect to a TV with a video cable)

USB connector

(Connect to a PC with a USB cable)

Tripod socket

(Attach the tripod here)

Connector cover

Battery compartment cover

Card cover

Strap eyelet

Names of Parts

PREPARATION

Flash

(Pops up automatically when you open the lens barrier. Push it down after you close the lens barrier)

Lens

(Comes out automatically when you open the lens barrier)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Arrow pad

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

Monitor

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

Green lamp

(For checking autofocus status) (Turns on the camera is connected to a PC)

Orange lamp

(For checking flash charging/emission) (Blinks while the card is being accessed)

AF target mark

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

Monitor button

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

OK/menu button

(Switches the menu screens or settings)

Self-timer lamp

(Indicates activation of the self-timer)

Viewfinder

PREPARATION

Attaching the Provided Strap

Strap eyelet

1. Attach the strap as shown.

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

Loading the Battery

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in

2. Lift the battery compartment cover in the

3. Insert the battery in the direction shown

4. Close the battery compartment cover in

PREPARATION

Check that the lens barrier is closed and nothing is displayed on the monitor.

the direction of the arrow

direction of the arrow

in the figure.

the direction of the arrow

Press the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow

[ The battery compartment cover is now

locked.

until it clicks.

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

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

PREPARATION

Selecting the Appropriate Batteries

m Lithium battery pack

v The CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Olympus

LB-01) features a long service life, lasting many times longer than conventional batteries, offering great convenience when traveling. Insert the battery pack correctly.

The lithium battery pack is not rechargeable.

m Rechargeable batteries

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

and economical. You can recharge them quickly. Insert the batteries in the correct directions shown below.

m Alkaline batteries

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

batteries which are easily available anywhere.

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

depending on the brand and operation environment. Turn off the monitor whenever you are not taking pictures, or use the viewfinder to take pictures.

v When you view the monitor to take pictures, the battery life could be extremely

short. This is not malfunctioning: Turn off the monitor and continue to take pictures using the viewfinder.

PREPARATION

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

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

 Zinc-carbon (manganese) batteries and R6/AA lithium batteries cannot be used.

Please read the separately provided “Battery Handling Precautions”.

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

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

 If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries or battery pack removed,

the date/time setting will revert to the default setting.

 Be sure to turn the camera off before replacing the batteries or battery pack.

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

 An alarm could sound if exhausted batteries are left in the camera for long.

Replace the batteries with new ones in this case.

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

The following R6/AA batteries cannot be used

 Batteries whose exterior is only partially

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

 Batteries whose œ terminals are raised, but

not covered by an insulating sheet.

 Batteries whose œ terminals are flat and not

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

PREPARATION

Inserting the Memory Card (SmartMedia)

Check that the lens barrier is closed and nothing is displayed on the monitor.

1. Open the card cover.

2. Insert the card in the direction shown

in the figure. Insert the card completely until a slight click is heard and the card is locked in place. The insertion direction is indicated on

Card insertion direction marking

To remove the card:

Press the card gently. When the card ejects slightly, pull out the card straight out as shown in the direction of A.

the seal inside the card cover.

3. Close the cover securely until it

clicks.

[ Now the camera is ready for shooting.

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

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

PREPARATION

Selecting the Appropriate Card

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

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

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

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

Numbers of Images You Can Shoot (Approximate Numbers)

Record Mode

SmartMedia capacity

Image size

(pixels)

8 MB 82 24 8 16 MB 165 49 17 32 MB 331 99 35 64 MB 664 199 71

128 MB 1331* 399 142

*“999” is displayed on the monitor when the number of shootable images exceeds 999.

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

Unusable cards

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

Using the Three Record Modes

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

screen, or want to shoot more images per card. Select this mode when you need image quality in between SQ and SHQ. Images can be enlarged

HQ:

to a certain degree when they are viewed on a PC screen. (This is the default recording mode.)

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

to retouch it on your PC.

v For details on the Record modes and how to select them, refer to

“Selecting the Image Quality” ( Page 54).

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

quantity per image is variable depending on the shot subject.

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

not increment even when an image is erased.

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

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

SQ HQ SHQ

(Standard Quality) (High Quality)

640 X 480 1280 X 960

(Super-High Quality)

PREPARATION

1/3

SET

SELECT

NO OFF YES

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

Using a New Card (Formatting)

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

Operating Procedure

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

Monitor button

Arrow pad

OK/menu button

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode (Page 42) by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Playback mode

menu 1/3.

2. Press the or arrow pad key

to select

[ The display changes to “YES”.

3. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The card setup screen is displayed.

4. Select by pressing the or

NO NO

SET

SELECT

YES

SET

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

Card setup screen

OK/menu button.

5. Press the OK/menu button to

execute formatting.

[ The orange lamp on the right of the

viewfinder blinks and the monitor shows a bar indicating the processing status. When formatting ends, the indicator “NO PICTURE” is displayed.

If you are using an optional Olympus card, you can use it without formatting.

If the display shown on the left appears on the monitor, the card

NO CARD

Warning monitor display

Check the following before formatting

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

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

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

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

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

needs to be formatted.

PREPARATION

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

3/3

END

SELECT

Setting the Date and Time

Operating Procedure

Check that the camera is set to the Playback mode (Page 42) by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The Playback mode menu 1/3 is

2. Press the or arrow pad key

to display the menu 3/3, and select

3. Display the date/time setting menu by

pressing the or arrow pad key.

4. Select one of the following date/time

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

[ The cursor moves to the figure setting

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

Playback mode menu 3/3 screen

Arrow pad

OK/menu button

displayed on the monitor.

field.

SELECT END

SELECT

Date/time setup screen

SET

PREPARATION

SET

SELECT

.1.11

5. Set the first figure by pressing the

or arrow pad key, and then

press the arrow pad key.

[ The cursor moves to the next figure.

Date/time setup screen

6. Repeat the above steps to set the

hour and minutes.

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

1. 2 .1

SELECT

Date/time setup screen

SET

7. When the actual time reaches zero

seconds, press the OK/menu

1. 2 .14 14 2

SELECT

Date/time setup screen

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

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

SET

button.

[ The date and time are set and the screen

returns to the Playback mode menu 3/3.

PREPARATION

Holding the Camera

Horizontally Vertically

The right way to hold your camera:

Hold the camera with both hands and keep your elbows tight to your body.

Pay attention to the following when holding your camera:

Make sure you don’t block the lens or the flash with your finger or the camera strap.

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

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

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

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

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

Monitor According to Working Distance

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

v If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained (Focus Lock)

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Pictures

Lens barrier

When starting shooting

When ending shooting

1. To start shooting:

Open the lens barrier until the flash pops up.

[ The camera turns on, and the lens

comes out.

2. To end shooting:

Close the lens barrier.

[ The camera turns off. Press the flash

down with a finger.

To save battery power

Sleep mode:

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

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

OK/menu button, monitor

button or zoom lever.

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

the batteries are replaced.

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

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

v When you close the lens barrier, slide it a little toward the lens. After the

lens goes in, close the lens barrier.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

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

1. Press the monitor button twice

(double clicking).

[ This switches the camera to the

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

2. Press the shutter button or

monitor button.

[ This returns the camera to the Shooting

mode; you can resume shooting.

3. Close the lens barrier.

[ The monitor and camera turn off.

 To view a recorded image immediately after it has been shot while the lens barrier

is open (Quick-View Playback):

Double clicking

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Check that the lens barrier is open.

Operating Procedure

1. Determine the image composition by

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

Press the shutter button halfway (half-press).

[

Green lamp

Viewfinder eyepiece



If the green lamp blinks, focus may be incorrect. Release your finger from the shutter button, hold the camera securely again and half-press the button again

( Page 40).

 When the distance from the

camera to the subject is less than

0.5 m/1.6 ft., select the Macro mode ( Page 61).

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

Half-press

AF target mark

Green lamp lights

Viewfinder eyepiece

AF target mark

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

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

[ The camera takes the picture and two

short beep tones are generated.

[The orange lamp on the right of the

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

[When you take a picture, it is displayed

on the monitor for a short time.

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

move and the image will be blurred.

 If you take another shoot, wait for a few seconds until the orange lamp goes

out before retrying shooting.

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

processed.

 After the flash emits, the orange lamp blinks first rapidly then slowly. The

orange lamp blinking slowly indicates that the flash is being charged. When you shoot under low light or against back light, wait until the orange lamp stops blinking.

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

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

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

Full-press

Orange lamp blinks

4. You can take another picture when

blinking of the orange lamp ends.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Using the Monitor

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the monitor button.

[ The monitor turns on.

2. Determine the image composition by

observing your subject in the monitor.

Monitor

Monitor button

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

but this is not malfunction.

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

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

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

composition and does not show the correct focus and exposure conditions. Image focusing and exposure should be checked on a TV or PC screen after shooting ( Page 73).

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

3. Half-press the shutter button to focus

on the subject, and then press it all the way to take the picture. (This operation is identical to the Shooting Using the Viewfinder) ( Page 32).

[The orange lamp on the right of the

viewfinder blinks for a moment while the image is being written to the card and then goes out.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

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

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

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

Use the viewfinder

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

Use either the

viewfinder or monitor

Very short distance (0.2 m to 0.5 m/8 in. to 1.6 ft.)

Use the monitor

(Macro mode)

prevent camera shake.

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

When the subject is closer than 0.5 m/1.6 ft., use the Macro mode ( Page 61). Shooting without using the Macro mode is also possible, but correct focus may not be possible. The image area shown in the viewfinder is slightly different from the image area that is actually recorded. When shooting a closeup, confirm the image on the monitor.

When the subject is closer than 0.5 m/1.6 ft. in Normal mode or 0.2 m/8 in. in Macro mode, the camera does not take the picture even if you press the shutter button all the way (full-press). In this case, stand back a short distance.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Features of the viewfinder and monitor

Viewfinder

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

Advantages

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

Disadvantages

Easy shooting of multiple snapshots or landscape images, etc.

Applications

Viewfinder

Area of image actually shot

For best results, use the Macro mode ( Page 61) when the subject is located at a distance of less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft. from the camera. Shooting is possible without using the Macro mode, but in some cases correct focus and exposure may not be achieved.

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

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

Accurate shooting by checking the area that will be actually be captured when you take the picture. The monitor is switched on automatically when the Macro mode ( Page 61) is used.

v With the viewfinder, the area of the image actually shot

is larger than the area observed in the viewfinder.

v As shown is the figure, the area of the image actually

shot may differ slightly from the area observed in the viewfinder when the working distance is short.

Monitor

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

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

Orange lamp Green lamp

Viewfinder

Indication lamps on the right of the viewfinder

Lamp Status

When the green

lamp is lit

When the green lamp is blinking

rapidly

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

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

When the orange

lamp is not lit

When the orange

lamp is lit

When the orange

lamp blinks

slowly

When both green

and orange

lamps blink slowly

When the orange

lamp blinks rapidly

Autofocus is locked.

• The camera cannot focus on the

• This may be due to one of the

The flash has been recharged.

The flash is ready and will fire.

The flash is being charged.

The flash is necessary, but it is set off ( ).

Battery power is exhausted.

The camera is writing to or reading from the card.

Camera Status Meaning/Note

subject.

following.

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

Half-press the shutter button.

[ The lamps on the right of the viewfinder

light or blink.

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

You can press the shutter button and take the picture, but the subject may not be in focus.

v When the card does not have

enough space to store the image.

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

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

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

Set the flash to Auto or . Replace the batteries with

new ones. Do not open the card cover

or remove the battery.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

SHQ

Monitor

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

No. of images that

can be shot

Battery status

Record mode

Flash mode

Drive mode

(Green)

(Red)

Auto

(No display)

Shows the approximate number of images you can shoot.

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

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

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

( Page 54) ( Page 54)

Auto-Flash *

The default setting is the Auto-Flash mode. No icon is displayed.

Red-Eye Reduction Flash * Fill-In Flash * Night Scene * Flash Off *

Shows that the Sequential Shooting mode is switched on ( Page 63). The default setting is the Single-Frame mode, which is not displayed on the monitor.

Shows that the Self-Timer mode is switched on ( Page 62).

The default setting is no self-timer.

( Pages 56-57)

( Page 57)

( Page 58)

( Page 57)

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

1.0

Exposure

compensation

Macro mode *

Digital zoom *

White balance *

(No display)

Shows the amount of exposure compensation ( Page 65). The default setting is no exposure compensation.

Shows that the Macro mode is switched on ( Page 61). The default setting is normal shooting.

Shows the Digital Zoom mode, with “T” indicating telephoto zoom and “W” indicating wide-angle shooting ( Page 60). The default setting is no digital zooming.

Shows the use of the white balance control feature which adjusts

Auto

the color tone of the image ( Pages 67-68). The default setting is Auto control.

Clear Sky ( Page 68) Cloudy Sky ( Page 68) Incandescent Lighting ( Page 68) Fluorescent Lighting ( Page 68)

*1When you change the setting, it remains effective after the camera is turned off.

When you change the setting, it returns to the factory setting when the camera is turned off.

When the monitor is off, it will turn on if you press the OK/menu button (in Shooting mode only). Pressing the OK/menu button again turns off the monitor.

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

of the batteries in use.

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

sooner than when a lithium battery pack is used.

The monitor may also show other indicators such as the “!” indicator. In this case, refer to the error messages listed on Page 93.

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

(Focus Lock)

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

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

The green lamp on the

right of the viewfinder blinks.

The subject cannot be brought

into focus.

The green lamp on the

right of the viewfinder lights

but the subject cannot be

brought into focus.

Subject with low contrast at the center of the image.

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

Subject without vertical line.

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

The subject is a fastmoving subject.

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

Operating procedure of focus lock

1. Open the lens barrier.

[

The camera turns on in the Shooting mode.

2. Look into the viewfinder and position

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

3. Half-press the shutter button until the

green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.

[ The focus is adjusted and locked together

with the exposure.

4. Keeping the shutter button half-

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

AF target mark

Green lamp

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

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

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

Sequence (Slide Show)

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

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Viewing Pictures

Monitor

Monitor button

Record mode

Protection indicator

Printing indicator

Remaining battery power

File No. Frame No.

Date/time

Monitor information

Operating Procedure

Check that the card is set and the lens barrier is closed.

1. Keep the monitor button

depressed for a moment.

[ The camera turns on and enters the

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

[ The monitor information is displayed as

shown on the left.

[ After a moment, all displayed data except

the frame No. and remaining battery power indicators disappear.

v If no pictures have been saved,

“NO PICTURE” appears on the monitor.

v If there is a problem with the card, the

monitor shows the corresponding message. ( Page 93)

v If the remaining battery power is low, the

remaining battery power indicator lights in red.

2. Press the monitor button again to

switch the monitor and camera power off.

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

Lens barrier

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

v To enter the Shooting mode

immediately after playback:

1. Open the lens barrier.

[ The monitor turns off and the Shooting

mode is engaged. You can now shoot.

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

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

v Vertical stripes may appear on the image if it is shot under bright

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

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

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

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Check that the lens barrier is closed and the last image you shot is displayed by holding down the monitor button for a moment.

Frame operations of arrow pad keys

Frame

advance

Frame

reverse

Slide zoom lever

a. To view an image:

Select the image to view using the

or arrow pad key.

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b. To zoom an image:

Slide the zoom lever toward to magnify the center of the displayed image to double size.

Sliding the zoom lever toward while a double-size image is displayed restores the original image size.

c. To display an image index:

Slide the zoom lever toward to display 4 images including the current image. (The current image is highlighted in a green frame.)

Sliding the zoom lever toward again displays 9 images. (The current image is highlighted in a green frame.) Sliding the zoom lever toward while 9 images are displayed changes the number of simultaneously displayed images to 4. Sliding toward again changes to the singleimage display.

<Start>

Press to select the image one frame before or after the current frame.

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Monitor button

lide the zoom lever for

zooming and index display

Operating Procedure

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1 2 3

4 6 7

<C. continued>

Pressing the arrow pad key while 4 (or 9) images are displayed advances the selected image (with the green frame) to the next image. When the last displayed image in the index is selected, pressing the arrow pad key brings up the next index. Similarly, pressing the arrow pad key moves the green frame to the previous image. Pressing when the first image in the index is selected brings up the previous index.

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To magnify part of image

1. Slide the zoom lever to to magnify the

central area of the image by 2X.

[

and are displayed on the top,

bottom, left and right of the screen respectively.

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

image using the arrow pad keys.

3. Slide the zoom lever to to restore the

original display size.

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You can magnify any part of an image by the zooming operation on the previous page together with the arrow pad keys.

Pressing the

arrow pad key moves the frame 4 (or 9) images before or after. (When you are in the single-image display, every pressing the or arrow pad key moves 10 images before or after.)

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

YES OFF

Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)

You can increase the number of images that can be stored on the card by erasing unnecessary images.

Arrow pad

Monitor button

OK/menu button

Operating Procedure

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

1. Display the frame to erase by

pressing the or arrow pad key.

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

2. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Playback mode

menu 1/3.

3. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

Once erased, images cannot be restored. Check each image before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing images you want to keep. Or lock the image ( Page 50).

4. Select “YES” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

5. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The selected image is erased.

The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks during erasure.

To cancel single-frame erasure:

In step 4, select “NO” and press the

OK/menu button.

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1/3

SET

SELECT

NO OFF YES

YES

Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)

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

Operating Procedure

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

1. Press the OK/menu button.

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

SELECT

Card setup screen

Check the following before erasing images

v Erasure is not possible if the

image to be erased is protected or a write protect seal is attached to the card ( Pages 50, 51).

v For details on handling your card,

refer to the instructions provided with it.

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

NO NO

SET

2. Press the

to select

[ The display changes to “YES”.

3. Press the OK/menu button.

[The card setup screen is displayed.

Select by pressing the or arrow pad key.

5. Select “YES” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

6. Press the OK/menu button.

[ All of the image frame data saved in the

card will be erased.

To cancel all-frame erasure:

In step 5, select “NO” and press the

OK/menu button.

Erasure time may be prolonged if the card has been subjected to print reservation ( Page 76). This is not a malfunction.

arrow pad key

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1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

SET

OFF

YES

Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show)

Images in the card can be viewed on the monitor automatically in their stored order. This function is useful for presentation purposes at a meeting etc. because the images can be displayed on a large television screen, as well as for checking all the images stored in the card.

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

Monitor button

OK/menu button

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

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

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Playback mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select by pressing the or

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

3. Press the OK/menu button.

[ Slide Show starts by displaying each

frame for 3 seconds.

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Arrow pad

To cancel Slide Show:

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The slide show is interrupted, and the

monitor shows the Playback mode menu 1/3 with “NO” selected for .

OK/menu button

When you select “YES” for and press the OK/menu button, the slide show restarts from the image where the slide show is interrupted.

5. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The slide show is canceled.

NO ON NO

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1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)

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

Operating Procedure

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

Monitor button

Arrow pad

OK/menu button

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

1. Select the image frame to protect by

pressing the or arrow pad key.

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

2. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Playback mode

menu 1/3.

3. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Select “ON” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

5. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The selected image frame is protected

(image locked) and the protect indicator

is displayed at the top right of the image. The protect indicator disappears after a while.

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OFF

Protect indicator

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1/3

SELECT

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

SET

NO ON NO NO

The protection setting is not reset even after the camera is turned off.

Unprotecting an image:

6. Press the OK/menu button to

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

7. Press the OK/menu button.

[ Protection is canceled and the protect

indicator ( ) disappears.

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

For details, refer to the instructions included with the provided SmartMedia.

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1/3

SET

SELECT

OFF

NO NO

3/3

END

SELECT

Adjusting the Monitor Brightness

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

Playback mode menu 1/3 screen

SELECT

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

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

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Playback mode

Monitor button

OK/menu button

menu 1/3.

2. Press the or arrow pad key

to display the menu 3/3, and select

Playback mode menu 3/3 screen

3. Adjust to the desired brightness by

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

4. Press the OK/menu button.

Monitor adjustment screen

SET

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

turned off.

v The monitor brightness can also be set from the Shooting mode menu.

[ All the images will be displayed at the

set brightness.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

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

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

Magnifying the Subject

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

(Sequential Shooting)

v Varying the Image Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)

v Varying the Image Color Tone

(White Balance Control)

v Muting the Beep Tones

(Zooming)

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)

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

Using the Three Record Modes

(Standard Quality)

(High Quality)

SHQ

(Super-High Quality)

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

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

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

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

OK/menu button

2. Press the or arrow pad key to

display the shooting menu 2/3, and then select .

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

AUTO

2/3

AUTO

SELECT

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

Record mode Number of shootable images

END

3. Each time you press the or

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

4. Press the OK/menu button.

The Record mode is set, the shooting screen

[

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

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

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

v The selected Record mode is

held in memory even after the camera is turned off.

Cautions when shooting in the High-Quality (SHQ) mode

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

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

v When you select a Record mode with higher image quality than the current

mode when the number of shootable images remaining is low, the monitor may display “CARD FULL” ( Page 93). This means that there is not enough free space on the card for the selected Record mode. Select another Record mode.

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

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

Using the Flash

The flash has been designed to fire automatically when shooting under low light or against strong back light. You can select one of the 5 flash modes according to different shooting situations.

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

AUTO

OK/menu button

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Each time you press the or

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

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

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The Flash mode is set and the shooting

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

The Flash mode setting menu can

also be displayed by simply

pressing the ( ) arrow pad

key when the lens barrier is open.

Pressing the ( ) arrow pad

key changes a Flash mode to

another. The setting menu

disappears after a moment if no

operation is performed.

Using the Flash Modes

Auto-Flash

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

Red-Eye Reduction Flash

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

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

Fill-In Flash

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

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

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

)

over the subject in the

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Night Scene

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

Flash Off

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

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

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

v The flash working distance is approx. 0.2 m to 3.5 m/8 in. to 11.5 ft.

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

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

v In macro shooting ( Page 61), shadows may be conspicuous or correct

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

v The flash is disabled in the Sequential Shooting mode ( Page 63).

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

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

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Magnifying the Subject (Zooming)

The optical zoom allows you to shoot an image magnified up to 3X. The digital zoom is also available to magnify an image up to 2X. If you use both the functions, you can shoot an image zoomed by up to 6X. To use the digital zoom, you need to set the Digital Zoom to “ON” using the setting menu display.

To use the optical zoom

Zoom lever

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Slide the zoom lever to

(Telephoto).

[ The image is zoomed in to 3X.

2. Slide the zoom lever to (Wide

angle).

[ The image is zoomed out.

Different from the digital zoom, the optical zoom will not make the image grainy.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

To use the digital zoom

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select “DIGITAL ZOOM” by pressing

the or arrow pad key.

3. Select “ON” by pressing the or

arrow pad key, then press the

OK/menu button.

4. Slide the zoom lever to .

[ The image is zoomed in up to 3X first by

the optical zoom, then up to 2X (6X in total) by the digital zoom.

5. Slide the zoom lever to .

[ The image is zoomed out to 1X by the

digital zoom (3X in total), then to 1X by the optical zoom.

Operating Procedure

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Arrow pad

OK/menu button

Digital Zoom Appears only when using digital zooming (and does not appear when using only optical zooming.) The zoom bar slides toward T when zoomingin, and toward W when zooming-out.

The zoomed image cannot be

confirmed in the viewfinder. Be sure

to observe the image on the monitor.

The image will be grainy when the digital zoom is used.

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

END

SELECT

DIGITAL ZOOM

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

END

SELECT

DIGITAL ZOOM

OFF

Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)

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

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

OK/menu button

2. Select by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “ON” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor turns on so you can compose

close-up images in the monitor. is

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

In the Macro mode, keep the distance between the camera and subject between about

0.2 m/8 in. and 0.5 m/1.6 ft. Otherwise, correct shooting may not be possible due to errors in focus and exposure.

When the camera is less than 0.2 m/8 in. from the subject, the shutter will not release because autofocus is not possible.

v In macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous or correct exposure may not

be achieved. Always check your image on the monitor after macro shooting

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

v The Macro mode is automaticaly canceled when the camera is tured off.

displayed on the monitor.

can also be displayed by pressing

the (

)

arrow pad key when the lens barrier is open. Pressing the arrow pad key switches the Macro mode to On or Off. The setting menu disappears after a moment when no operation is performed.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Using the Self-Timer

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

1/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select / by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “ ” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

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

( ) is displayed on the monitor.

5. Compose the image in the monitor or

viewfinder, and then press the shutter button.

[ The self-timer lamp on the front of the

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

After shooting:

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

To cancel self-timer:

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

To reset self-timer:

Press the OK/menu button.

Operating Procedure

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

Self-timer mark

Self-timer lamp

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Arrow pad

OK/menu button

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Shooting Images Sequentially

(Sequential Shooting)

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

1/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Select / by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

3. Select “ ” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The Sequential Shooting mode is engaged

and “ ” is displayed on the monitor.

5. Press and hold the shutter button.

[ Multiple images will be shot in rapid

succession for as long as your keep the button pressed.

6. Close the lens barrier and open it

again to restore the default SingleFrame Shooting mode.

Operating Procedure

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

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Sequential Shooting mode

Arrow pad

OK/menu button

OFF

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

v The monitor turns off during sequential shooting. This is not a malfunctioning. v Flash is not available in the Sequential Shooting mode. Even when the Flash

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

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

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

v After sequential shooting, a longer time than usual may be required to save the

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

v The number of images that can be shot in succession varies depending on the

subject, Record mode, and the number of shootable images on the card.

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

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

1/3

AUTO

OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

END

SELECT

2/3

END

SELECT

AUTO

Varying the Image Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)

Although the camera’s exposure is set automatically, you can var y it to change the image brightness in the range of ±2 stops in 0.5-stop steps.

Use this function to obtain correct brightness (exposure) when there is significant contrast (difference in brightness) in the image.

If you want a white object to appear as white as possible, adjust [+] to increase the exposure. If you want a black object to appear as black as possible, adjust [–] to decrease the exposure.

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

Arrow pad

OK/menu button

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Press the or arrow pad key to

display the Shooting mode menu 2/3, and then select .

3. Select a + value (to brighten image)

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

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

2/3

AUTO

1.5

END

SELECT

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

Corrected exposure value

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The camera returns to the Shooting

mode and the monitor shows the corrected exposure value.

5. Press the shutter button.

[ Images can be shot successively while

maintaining the corrected exposure value.

6. Close the lens barrier to turn the

camera off.

[ The exposure value is reset to ±0 (no

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

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

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

intended brightness (exposure).

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

subject are extremely bright or dark.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

2/3

AUTO

END

SELECT

Varying the Image Color Tone

(White Balance Control)

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

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

1/3

DIGITAL ZOOM

SELECT

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

AUTO

OFF OFF

END

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

OK/menu button

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Press the or arrow pad key

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

3. Select one of the White Balance

Control modes listed on next page by pressing the or arrow pad keys.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

White balance setting

If you want an image color tone that resembles what you see under incandescent lighting, set the White Balance Control mode to (Clear Sky). This will produce colors like those seen under an incandescent lamp.

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

intended.

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

white balance control value is optimal.

v When you set a White Balance Control mode other than AUTO and use the

flash, the color viewed on the monitor could be different from the color of the shooted image.

White Balance Settings

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

monitor.The white balance is controlled automatically so that

colors look natural.

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

natural in outdoors under a clear sky.

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

natural in outdoors under a cloudy sky.

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

colors look natural under incandescent lighting.

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

colors look natural under fluorescent lighting.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The camera returns to the Shooting

mode and the monitor shows the white balance setting.

5. Press the shutter button.

[ Images can be shot successively while

maintaining the selected white balance setting.

6. Close the lens barrier to turn the

camera off.

[ The white balance setting is restored to

AUTO.

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

2/3

AUTO

END

SELECT

AUTO

OFF

END

Muting the Beep Tones

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

1/3

DIGITAL ZOOM

SELECT

Shooting mode menu 1/3 screen

Shooting mode menu 2/3 screen

v The beep tone muting setting is held in memory even after the camera is v The beep tones can be turned on and off from the Playback mode menu.

AUTO

END

turned off.

OFF OFF

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

Check that the lens barrier is open.

1. Press the OK/menu button.

OK/menu button

[ The monitor shows the Shooting mode

menu 1/3.

2. Press the or

display the Shooting mode menu 2/3, and then select

arrow pad key to

3. Select “OFF” by pressing the or

arrow pad key.

4. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The camera returns to the Shooting

mode.

5. Now you can start shooting.

[ Images can be shot with beep tones

muted.

VIEWING OPTIONS

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

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

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card

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

to Your PC

v Downloading Image Data to Your PC

VIEWING OPTIONS

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

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

Household power outlet

AC adapter

DC IN jack

v Do not unplug the AC adapter when

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

v If the camera is connected to a TV

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

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

v Use an AC adapter that matches your local

voltage. For more information, contact your dealer or authorized Olympus service center.

v Do not use the camera if the AC adapter is

not plugged in completely.

v Never plug or unplug the AC adapter

into/from a power outlet with wet hands.

v In case of abnormality with the AC adapter

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

v Never use an AC adapter other than that

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

v When unplugging the AC adapter from the

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

v Never stretch, bend, twist or extend the

AC adapter cord.

v When you find damage, wire

disconnection or plug contact failure with the AC adapter cord, immediately contact your dealer or authorized Olympus service center.

v Before plugging or unplugging the AC

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

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

unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.

v This AC adapter cannot charge

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

VIEWING OPTIONS

Viewing Images on a TV Screen

Video output jack (yellow)

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

Operating Procedure

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

1. Connect the video cable to the video

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

Arrow pad

2. Turn the TV on and select the video

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

3. Hold down the monitor button on

the camera for a moment.

[ The camera turns on in the Playback

mode, and the last image taken is

Monitor button

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

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

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

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

Be sure to use the provided video cable when you connect the camera and TV.

displayed on the TV screen.

4. Select the image to view using the

arrow pad keys ( Page 44).

VIEWING OPTIONS

Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer

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

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

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

By reserving the images to be printed in the card using DPOF

About DPOF

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

( Page 76), you do not have to specify the images to be printed when you insert the card in a DPOF-compatible printer or when you bring the card to a DPOFcompatible photo lab.

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

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

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

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

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

labs.

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

other than SmartMedia.

P-400/P-200/P-330N(E)

VIEWING OPTIONS

To Print Images on a Dedicated Printer

The optional P-400, P-200 and

P-330N(E) printers are provided with DPOF compatibility. DPOF-reserved images can be printed simply by inserting a card subjected to DPOF print reservation ( Page 76) in any of these printers. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the specified printer.

Main Features of the P-400, P-200 and P-330N(E)

•Single-frame print

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

•DPOF-reser ved print

•Trimming print (1.5X/2X) (a part magnified)

•Date print

•Mirror print* (left and right reversed)

*This function is available only with the P-330N(E).

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

directly to the USB connector of the camera.

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

output jack of the camera, you will not be able to take advantage of the printer’s full performance.

VIEWING OPTIONS

YES

2/3

SET

SELECT

YES

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card

Single-frame print & all-frame print

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

1/3

OFF

NO NO

SELECT

Playback mode menu 1/3

SELECT

SET

Playback mode menu 2/3

Card print reservation screen

OK/menu button

NO NO

SET

Arrow pad

Operating Procedure

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

1. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The display shows the Playback mode

menu 1/3.

2. Press the or arrow pad key to

select .

[ The display changes to “YES”.

3. Press the OK/menu button.

[ The card print reservation screen is

displayed.

4. Select or by pressing the

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

[ If you select , skip to step [ If you select , go to the next step.

VIEWING OPTIONS

.12.23

23 45

END

FRAME

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

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

5. When is selected above, also

select the image to be printed by pressing the or arrow pad key.

Select the desired number of prints by pressing the or arrow pad key.

Select the next image to be printed by pressing the or arrow pad key and select the desired number of prints (up to

999) in the same way as described above.

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

[ The confirmation screen is displayed

(reserved images and numbers).

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

[ The card print reservation is made and

the Playback mode menu 2/3 is restored.

Selecting “CANCEL” clears all reservation.

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

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

 To cancel previous reservations, select “CANCEL” and press the

OK/menu button.

Card print reservation confirmation screen

Number of prints

SAVE

PRINT ORDERED

15 ( 28 )

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

VIEWING OPTIONS

Operations Available with Your PC

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

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

PC screen

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

calendars or postcards

v Copying images or documents

containing images onto an MO or CD-R disk

Processing images using CAMEDIA Master

v Retouching of images by adjusting the

hue, brightness, etc.

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

VIEWING OPTIONS

Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC

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

Start

Does your PC have a USB interface?

Is there a connector marked on your PC?

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

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

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

Yes

USB cable

Use the provided USB cable ( Page 80).

SmartMedia reader/writer

Use the optional USB SmartMedia reader/writer ( Page 82).

FlashPath floppy disk adapter

Use the optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter ( Page 82).

PC card adapter

Use the optional PC card adapter ( Page 82).

VIEWING OPTIONS

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

You can use the dedicated USB cable to download images shot with this camera to your PC. If your PC does not have a USB interface, refer to Page 79 to find the best way to download image data to your PC.

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

PC Environment

Windows 2000 Professional/Me

vMac OS 9.0 to 9.1* vWindows 98/98 Second

Edition

* Compatibility with Mac OS 8.6 has only been confirmed on USB-compatible systems using

USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5.

**Included on the provided CD-ROM.

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

following environments is applicable to your PC.

VPC running Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 95 VPC running Windows 95 VPC running Windows NT 4.0

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

USB MASS Storage Support.

v Operation is not guaranteed if your PC has a USB terminal on an expansion card. v Custom-made PCs are out of the warranties. v You could encounter difficulty transferring images if you connect the USB cable

to a hub connected to the computer. If you encounter problems, disconnect the cable from the hub and connect it directly to the computer.

Connection Cable

Dedicated USB cable

Items Required for Connection

Software

Not necessary

USB driver**

VIEWING OPTIONS

When using the AC adapter with the batteries loaded

It is recommended that you connect the optional AC adapter to the camera and remove the batteries from the camera before connecting the camera to PC. (When you don’t plan to use the AC adapter, make sure that the batteries are loaded in the camera.)

v If battery power runs out while the PC is accessing the card in the camera, the

camera turns off in the middle of operation and this could destroy image files (data).

v Plugging or unplugging the AC adapter when the camera is connected to a PC

and the batteries are loaded could destroy image data stored on the card and/or cause the connected PC to malfunction.

v When you have to use the AC adapter with the

batteries loaded, follow the procedures below.

Connecting the AC adapter

1. Make sure that the USB cable is not connected to the camera.

2. Plug in the AC adapter.

3. Connect the camera to the PC via the USB cable.

Disconnecting the AC adapter

1. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and PC.

2. Unplug the AC adapter from the camera.

VIEWING OPTIONS

v Downloading Images Directly to Your PC from the Card

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

v SmartMedia reader/writer

If your PC is USB-compatible and you have the optional USB SmartMedia reader/writer: By connecting the SmartMedia reader/writer to the USB port of your PC and inserting the card into it, you can download images to your PC directly from the card. First make sure that your PC is a USB-compatible machine with Windows 98/Me/2000 or Mac OS

8.6 to 9.0.4. For details, see the USB SmartMedia reader/writer

USB SmartMedia reader/writer

instructions.

v FlashPath floppy disk adapter

If you have the optionally available FlashPath floppy disk adapter: By loading the card into the adapter and inserting the adapter

FlashPath floppy disk adapter

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

v PC card adapter

If you have the optionally available PC card adapter: By loading the card into the adapter and inserting the adapter into your PC’s PC card slot, you can download images to your

PC card adapter

PC directly from the card. For details, see the PC card adapter instructions.

VIEWING OPTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VIEWING OPTIONS

To USB port

To USB connector

Display button

Downloading Image Data to Your PC

You can plug and unplug a USB cable regardless of whether the PC and camera are on or off. It is recommended that you plug in the AC adapter to power the camera before you start the following procedure ( Page 72).

Operating Procedure

1. Connect the end of the USB cable

marked to the USB port on your PC.

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

2. Open the connector cover on the

camera.

3. Connect the end of the USB cable

marked to the USB connector on the camera.

[ When the camera starts downloading,

the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.

The connection is complete.

When using a Windows PC

Page 85

For using the AC adapter, refer to “When using the AC adapter with the batteries loaded” ( Page 81).

When using a Macintosh with OS 9*

Page 88

* For details on operating procedure with Mac OS

8.6, consult authorized Olympus service center.

VIEWING OPTIONS

When using a Windows PC

Click

Check

Click

Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC.

4. The PC screen displays the window

shown on the left. (If the driver software has been installed on the PC, the window does not appear.)

5. Click "Next" in the window shown on

the left. If the window is not displayed, go to step

12. on Page 87.

6. Select “Search for the best driver for

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

7. Insert the provided Olympus CD-ROM

into the PC.

VIEWING OPTIONS

Check

F:\USB\WIN98

Click

Browse button

Click

8. If the window shown on the left is

Click

displayed automatically, press “close” to close it.

9. After selecting “Specify a location”

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

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

10.Click “Next” in the window shown on

the left.

Click

11.Click “Finish” in the window shown

on the left.

The above steps are required only when the camera is being connected to a PC for the first time. Skip to step from the next time.

12. on Page 87

Double

Click

Double

Click

Double

Click

Double

Click

VIEWING OPTIONS

12.Open “My Computer” on the desktop

of the PC.

13.Open “Removable Disk (E:)”.

The figure shown on the left is displayed as is when the removable disk is set as the E drive. The camera may be assigned a different drive letter depending on what types of devices (MO disk drive, USB card reader/writer, etc.) are connected to your PC.

14.Open the “Dcim” folder.

15.Open “100olymp” folder.

16.Now you can view images (JPEG

files).

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

* For the procedure required before removing the

card from the camera, refer to Page 89.

VIEWING OPTIONS

When using a Macintosh with OS 9

Double

Click

Double

Click

Double

Click

Make sure the camera is properly connected to your PC.

4. The desktop of the PC shows an

“untitled” icon.

5. Open “untitled”.

6. Open the “DCIM” folder.

7. Open the “100OLYMP” folder.

8. Now you can view images (JPEG

files).

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

* For the procedure required before removing the

card from the camera, refer to Page 89.

VIEWING OPTIONS

v Downloaded images can be viewed using Olympus CAMEDIA Master or

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

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

latest brochures.

v Some application programs (including OS accessory program and

separately purchased software) write information such as rotation etc. into the image file. If such programs write directly into the image files in the camera card, the files might be destroyed. Be sure to download the image files to your PC before you handle images.

Removing the card when the camera is connected to a PC via the USB cable

Be sure to remove the card from the camera following the procedure below that applies to your PC environment. If you remove the card or replace it with another card without performing this procedure, the data in the card could be destroyed. (Be especially careful when you are using Mac OS.) Should a malfunction occur, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again, or restart the computer to recover from the malfunction.

v With Windows 98 or Windows 2000

After opening “My Computer”, right-click “Removable Disk” and select “Eject” from the pop-up menu. First make sure the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder of the camera is not lit. Then open the card cover and remove the card from the camera.

v With Mac OS

Drag the drive icon on the desktop to “Trash”, or select “Eject” from the “Special” pull-down menu. First make sure the orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder of the camera is not lit. Then open the card cover and remove the card from the camera.

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

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

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Open the lens barrier

Close the lens barrier

Flash (P. 56)

Single-frame playback (P. 42) Magnify/Index display

(P. 44)

Macro (P. 61) Optical zoom (P. 59)

Digital zoom (P. 60)

Press the OK/menu button <Shooting mode menu>

Flash (P. 56) Macro (P. 61)

Drive [Normal/Sequential shooting/ Self-timer] (P. 62)

Digital zoom [ON/OFF] (P. 60) Exposure compensation (P. 65) Image quality (P. 54) White balance (P. 67) Beep tones (P. 69) Date/time setting (P. 26)

Beep tones (P. 69) Date/time setting (P. 26)

Monitor adjustment (P. 52)

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

Protection (P. 50) Monitor adjustment (P. 52) Print reservation (P. 76) Formatting (P. 24)

TV screen viewing (P. 73) Printing (P. 74) Downloading to PC (P. 79)

Press the monitor button

Press the OK/menu button <Playback mode menu>

Using external devices

For shooting images

For viewing images

Press Press

Slide the zoom lever

Press Slide the

zoom lever

Simplified Operation Chart

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

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If an Alarm Message Is Displayed

Warning Monitor Display Error Meaning Treatment

Card absence

NO CARD

Card is not inserted or recognized.

Insert a card or, if it is already inserted, remove and insert it in the correct direction.

Card full

CARD FULL

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

Replace the card or erase unnecessary images.

Write protect

CARD PROTECTED

The card is writeprotected.

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

Card error

CARD ERROR

Shooting, playback and erasure are not possible.

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

Playback error

CAN NOT OPEN FILE

The image cannot be viewed.

The image file in use is not compatible with the camera. You cannot use images on a card taken by other manufacturers’ camera and image data recorded by PC.

No image

NO PICTURE

Playback is impossible.

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

Card cover

CARD-COVER OPEN

The camera does not work properly.

Close the card cover until it clicks.

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If an Operation Does Not Work

When the camera does not work properly

Cause Remedy See

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

Batteries are inserted the wrong way. Remove and insert correctly. P. 19

The battery power is running out. Replace the batteries with new ones. P. 19

Battery performance has dropped temporarily due to cold.

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

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

Dew condensation has occurred inside the camera.

When the flash does not emit light

Cause Remedy See

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

The Sequential Shooting mode is engaged.

When the monitor is not clearly visible

Cause Remedy See

The monitor brightness is set improperly.

You are watching the monitor under sunlight.

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

camera is connected to a PC. Let the camera dry spontaneously without turning

it on. Once it is completely dry, turn it on.

to the Fill-In Flash mode.

The flash cannot be used in the Sequential Shooting mode.

Adjust the brightness of the monitor. P. 52

Shade the sunlight with your hand, etc.

P. 19

P. 57

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

Cause Remedy See

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

There is a problem with the card. Check the error message. P. 93

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

P. 37

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

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

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

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

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

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

The subject is too close.

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

Replace the batteries with new ones. P. 19

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

Insert a new card or remove the write protect seal.

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

Set the camera to the Macro mode, and then press the shutter button again. If the subject is closer than 0.2m/8 in., the shutter will not click.

P. 46 P. 47 P. 84

P. 19

P. 22 P. 24

P. 37

P. 61

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When the monitor cannot display images

Cause Remedy See

The camera is in the Shooting mode.

No image has been saved on the card in use.

The digital camera is connected to a TV.

There is a problem with the card. Check the error message. P. 93

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

Cause Remedy See

A write protect seal is attached to the card.

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

Cause Remedy See

The cable is not connected properly. Check that it is connected properly. P. 84

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

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

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

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

P. 42

P. 42 P. 93

P. 73

P. 25

The camera is off.

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

The USB driver is installed incorrectly in your PC.

Press the monitor button to turn the camera on.

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

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

P. 30

P. 72

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If Image Quality Is Poor

When the image is too bright

Cause Remedy See

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

The subject was too brightly illuminated.

When the image is too dark

Cause Remedy See

You blocked the flash with your finger, etc.

The subject was out of reach of the flash.

You shot a dark subject against back light.

When the colors in an image shot indoors are abnormal

Cause Remedy

The image color tone is affected by the illumination light.

The subject does not contain any white.

The white balance control setting is wrong.

Close the lens barrier to restore the Auto-Flash mode, or select the Flash Off mode.

Correct the exposure (in [–] direction) or shoot the subject from a different angle or point the camera in a different direction and lock the exposure.

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

Shoot the subject from a distance of less than about 3.5 m/11.5 ft.

Set the Flash mode to the Fill-In Flash mode. P. 57

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

Set the white balance control according to the lighting condition.

P. 57

P. 65

P. 28

P. 56

See

P. 67

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When part of image is cut off

Cause Remedy See

The lens was blocked by your finger or the strap.

The subject shooting distance was too close.

When the image is out of focus

Cause Remedy See

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

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

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

The Macro mode was used improperly.

the shutter button while in front of the camera.

Off mode in a low light condition where the flash is required.

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

Shoot the image by using the monitor. P. 34

Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently.

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

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

Use the Macro mode only when the working distance is between 0.2 m/8 in. and 0.5 m/1.6 ft. In other case, use the Normal mode.

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

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

P. 28

P. 40

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P. 61

P. 62In self-timer shooting, you pressed

P. 58The Flash mode was set to the Flash

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I maximize the battery life?

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

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

The date is not set at the factory. You must set the date yourself before shooting images ( Page 26). Note that the date and time settings are cleared when the camera is left for about 1 hour without batteries.

Can a filter or hood be attached to the camera?

No.

Can an external flash be attached to the camera?

No.

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

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

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How should the camera be stored?

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

Can the camera be connected to any PC?

It can be connected to most recent PC models equipped with a USB port. It can also be connected to Windows (PC/AT-compatible) and Macintosh machines or notebook machines. However, USB is supported differently depending on the operating system of your PC. For details, see Page 80.

What is USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a new means of connection allowing data transfer to a PC. It is convenient because you do not have to turn the camera and PC off before connecting the USB cable. If your PC has a rectangular connector marked , measuring about 6 x 15 mm/0.24 x 0.6 in., it is the USB port.

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

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

Olympus C-1 Zoom, D-150 Zoom Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read the Following Before Use

How to Read This Booklet

Contents

CONTENTS

Index of Available Operations

Making the Most of Your Digital Camera

Operations Available with This Camera

PREPARATION

Names of Parts

Attaching the Provided Strap

Loading the Battery

Selecting the Appropriate Batteries

Inserting the Memory Card (SmartMedia)

Selecting the Appropriate Card

Using a New Card (Formatting)

Setting the Date and Time

Holding the Camera

BASIC SHOOTING OPERATIONS

Shooting Pictures

Shooting Using the Viewfinder

Shooting Using the Monitor

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

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

VIEWING OR ERASING IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING

Viewing Pictures

Image Playback Operations

Erasing Pictures (One-Frame Erase)

Erasing All Pictures (All-Frame Erase)

Viewing Multiple Images Automatically in Sequence (Slide Show)

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protection)

Adjusting the Monitor Brightness

ADVANCED SHOOTING FEATURES

Selecting the Image Quality (Record Mode)

Using the Flash

Magnifying the Subject (Zooming)

Shooting a Close Subject (Macro Shooting)

Using the Self-Timer

Muting the Beep Tones

VIEWING OPTIONS

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

Viewing Images on a TV Screen

Printing Images in a Lab or on a Printer

Making a Print Reservation on SmartMedia Card

Operations Available with Your PC

Finding the Best Way to Download Image Data to Your PC

Downloading Image Data to Your PC

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Simplified Operation Chart

If an Alarm Message Is Displayed

If an Operation Does Not Work

If Image Quality Is Poor

Frequently Asked Questions