Olympus C-2020 User Manual

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PREPARATIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS MOVIE FUNCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL CAMERA

PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL

COMPUTER CAMERA SETTINGS MISCELLANEOUS

C-2020ZOOM

n Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct

use.

n We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your

camera before taking important photographs.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Disclaimer of Warranty

Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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WARNING:

Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

* If you have any questions about this product, please consult your nearest

Olympus dealer in the provided Authorized Distributors List. (Refer to the Technical Hotline Numbers for technical support, and the Authorized Distributors for repair service, etc.)

PRECAUTIONS

This camera is not recommended for commercial use or for use under severe conditions. This camera is a precision instrument. Use caution when handling the unit. Do not apply strong vibration or pressure to the camera or lens, as this may cause damage to the finely tuned internal parts.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

In case of problem

• Do not use the camera if it seems not to function correctly. Take the batteries out or disconnect the AC adaptor immediately, and consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.

Do not open or modify

• Do not disassemble the camera, as it may cause damage to the unit. For internal repairs, consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre.

Protect from humidity and dust

• Do not store in dusty places, as using the camera afterwards may result in a fire or an electric shock.

• If the unit has been dropped, or if liquid or a foreign object has entered the unit, do not use it, but consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Centre. Do not touch the internal parts. They include high tension circuits that may cause severe electric shock.

Protect from high temperatures

•Do not leave the camera in a closed car, etc. in the sun, as the temperature may rise and cause damage.

Cleaning

•Before servicing or cleaning the unit, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor.

• The camera can be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. To remove stains, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung dry, then wipe with a dry soft cloth.

•Do not use benzene, thinner, or any other chemical product on the camera, as it may have a corrosive effect.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE CAMERA

Caution concerning the flash

•Be careful when taking pictures at close range.

• Do not take pictures of people’s faces (babies in particular) at close range. If the flash goes off too close to someone’s eyes it may cause a loss of vision. In particular, when taking pictures of babies, be sure that the distance is at least 1 m.

Be careful when handling the unit

• Do not use in an unstable position. If you lose your balance, you might get hurt.

• Be careful that no foreign substance (dirt, rain, sand) can enter the unit, particularly when the battery cover or lens barrier is open, as it may cause damage.

•To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or vibration.

• This camera is not water-resistant. Do not put it in water, and be careful to protect it from rain, sea water, etc.

•Do not use the camera outside during a storm or when there is lightning.

•When replacing the batteries, make sure the power is OFF. If it is left ON, it may damage the internal circuits.

Storage environment

• To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, only store it where the temperature is –20 ~ 60°C and the humidity 10 ~ 90%.

•Do not store in humid places, as condensation may form and cause damage.

• To prevent injuries or accidents, keep the camera out of the reach of children.

Usage environment

• Do not use where there may be a large concentration of flammable or explosive gases, as it may cause a fire or explosion.

•To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, use it only if the temperature is 0 ~ 40°C and the humidity 30 ~ 90%.

•Do not move the camera suddenly from a hot to cold place, or vice versa. It may cause the formation of condensation inside the unit that may damage it. To prevent the formation of condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag, etc. to protect it and wait until the camera has reached the ambient temperature before taking it out.

• If used in low temperatures, the batteries will have a shorter life span than normal.

Precautions on using accessories

•Be sure to use only the supplied accessories, or accessories recommended by the manufacturer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. For more information, please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

•Do not keep the AC adaptor connected when not using the camera, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.

• To prevent electric shock and damage, do not plug, connect or handle the AC adaptor with wet hands.

• Do not modify, bend forcibly, pull strongly, scratch, etc., or otherwise alter the AC adaptor power cord. Also, do not put heavy objects on the power cord, or place it close to a heat source as it may result in a fire or electric shock.

Points to verify before using the camera

• If taking particularly important pictures or if you have not used the camera for a long period, first confirm that it functions properly, or consult an Authorized Service Centre.

• We decline all responsibility concerning the loss of data, down time, loss of revenue or any other direct or indirect damage or claims caused by this camera.

Important

• “Note” indicates information you should be aware of.

• Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERIES

To prevent leakage, fire, or damage, please read the instructions carefully and observe the following points:

•Do not heat or throw the batteries into a fire.

•Do not disassemble, modify or solder.

•Do not install with inverted polarity (+, –).

• Do not let metal objects touch the contacts. Do not store or carry loosely with necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones, and do not use different types of batteries at the same time.

•Do not store them in humid places as they may corrode.

•Do not use if something seems to be wrong.

• Do not use if there is leaking, swelling, a rise in temperature, or any other abnormal condition.

• When using them for the first time, if there are signs of corrosion or if they are warm, please take them back to where they were bought.

• NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet, as it may cause a fire or injury.

If there is a leak

• If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse with clean water, then seek medical attention immediately.

•If the liquid gets in contact with your skin or clothing, rinse with clean water.

• If the liquid has leaked inside the battery compartment, clean it carefully with a wet rag before inserting new batteries.

When the batteries are dead, take them out of the camera

• If old batteries are left inside the camera they may leak. If the camera is going into storage or if you intend not to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

Do not use in an airtight device

•If may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged.

Do not recharge alkaline or lithium batteries

• If you try to recharge them, it may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged.

Do not use or store in a hot place (e.g. inside a closed car on a hot and sunny day)

• If may shorten their service life. Store in a dry cool place protected from direct sunlight.

Keep out of the reach of children

• Make sure children do not take the batteries out when using the camera. If a child is going to use the camera, be sure to teach the child proper usage according to this manual.

• When disposing of old batteries, be sure to do so in accordance with all applicable regulations in your area.

CONTENTS

Important notice..........................................................................2

Precautions.................................................................................3

Precautions when handling the batteries....................................6

Main features............................................................................13

PREPARATION......................................................15

Checking the contents..............................................................16

Names of parts.........................................................................18

Attaching the strap....................................................................21

Loading the batteries................................................................22

Using the AC adapter (optional)...............................................24

Inserting SmartMedia ...............................................................26

Adjusting the date and time......................................................28

Learning the basics ..................................................................30

Holding the camera...............................................................30

Adjusting the diopter.............................................................31

Proper shutter release..........................................................31

Basic operating procedure....................................................32

How to use the Mode dial.....................................................33

Checking the card.................................................................34

Checking the batteries..........................................................35

Checking the number of storable pictures............................36

How to use the Menu............................................................37

BASIC FUNCTIONS..............................................39

[Record Mode]

Taking pictures..........................................................................40

Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder..........................40

Taking pictures using the LCD monitor.................................42

Quick view ............................................................................44

Focus lock ................................................................................45

Autofocus..................................................................................46

Working range..........................................................................48

Aperture priority mode..............................................................49

Shutter priority mode................................................................50

Manual mode............................................................................52

Zoom ........................................................................................53

Exposure compensation...........................................................54

Using the flash..........................................................................55

Spot metering mode.................................................................59

Macro mode..............................................................................60

Macro + Spot metering mode...................................................61

Manual focus............................................................................62

Still picture record menu...........................................................64

Sequence mode .......................................................................65

Selftimer/Remote control..........................................................67

Auto bracket .............................................................................71

Extension flash.........................................................................73

Slow shutter synchronization flash mode.................................75

Digital tele mode.......................................................................77

White balance...........................................................................78

ISO ...........................................................................................80

Picture effects...........................................................................82

Panorama mode.......................................................................83

Card setup (card format) ..........................................................85

Selecting the recording mode...................................................87

A/S/M mode..............................................................................89

[Display Mode]

Displaying recorded pictures....................................................90

Picture data ..............................................................................92

Index-display mode ..................................................................93

Close-up display mode (3x inspection).....................................94

Protection .................................................................................95

One-frame erase ......................................................................96

Still picture display menu..........................................................97

Slide-show mode......................................................................98

Card setup................................................................................99

All-frame erase .....................................................................99

Card format.........................................................................100

Connecting to a television ......................................................102

MOVIE FUNCTIONS............................................103

[Record Mode]

Recording movies...................................................................104

Recording movies using the optical viewfinder...................104

Recording movies using the LCD monitor..........................106

Quick view ..........................................................................108

Focus lock ..............................................................................109

Working range ........................................................................110

Zoom.......................................................................................111

Exposure compensation.........................................................112

Manual focus ..........................................................................113

Movie picture record menu.....................................................115

Selftimer/Remote control........................................................116

White balance.........................................................................120

ISO .........................................................................................122

Picture effects.........................................................................124

Card setup (card format) ........................................................125

Selecting the recording mode.................................................127

[Display Mode]

Movie picture display menu....................................................129

Playing movies .......................................................................130

Card setup..............................................................................132

All-frame erase ...................................................................132

Card format.........................................................................134

PRINTING PICTURES.........................................137

Printing pictures......................................................................138

Card print................................................................................139

Print-reserve (card).............................................................139

Still picture display menu (card-print) .................................140

Print-all (card).....................................................................141

Date-print (card)..................................................................142

Index-print (card) ................................................................143

Direct-print..............................................................................144

Printing with the P-300E/P-150E........................................144

Index print (P-300E/P-150E) ..............................................146

Close-up print (P-300E/P-150E).........................................147

Random print (P-300E).......................................................148

Direct print menu ................................................................150

All print (P-300E) ................................................................151

Cut print (P-300E/P-150E)..................................................152

Mirror print (P-300E/P-150E)..............................................153

Date print (P-300E/P-150E)................................................154

USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER....................155

Computer system requirements .............................................156

Installing provided software....................................................157

Connecting to a personal computer........................................158

Using a personal computer.....................................................159

Transferring data from SmartMedia........................................160

PC Card Adapter ................................................................160

FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter............................................160

SmartMedia Reader/Writer.................................................160

Using CAMEDIA Master.........................................................161

Processing images using CAMEDIA Master ..........................163

CAMERA SETTINGS...........................................169

All reset...................................................................................170

Sharpness ..............................................................................172

SHQ setup..............................................................................173

SQ setup.................................................................................174

Beep sound ............................................................................175

Rec view.................................................................................176

File number.............................................................................178

LCD brightness.......................................................................181

Meters/Feet selection.............................................................183

Index-display adjustment........................................................184

MISCELLANEOUS..............................................185

Questions and answers..........................................................186

Troubleshooting......................................................................188

System chart...........................................................................192

Error codes.............................................................................193

Optional items.........................................................................194

Notes on display and backlight...............................................194

Compatibility of the picture data.............................................195

Specifications .........................................................................196

MAIN FEATURES

This camera’s 2,110,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high-

resolution optical lens deliver the highest picture quality in its class.

Various exposure modes make advanced shooting

possible. The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus

the Digital tele mode make possible photographs equivalent to 7.5X zoom.

Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to

approx. 60 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 15 seconds in the HQ mode.

In addition to an optical viewfinder, a 1.8" (4.5 cm) wide-

angle TFT LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images (can be enlarged 3 times).

Easy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen.

A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with

Panorama function) is provided. With the provided Video output connector (PAL),

pictures can be viewed on a TV.* Direct printing available via an optional Olympus printer,

allowing you to print out images whenever you need them in any quantity.

* Not available with the NTSC system.

PREPARATION

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

CHECKING THE CONTENTS

Camera Strap

Lens cap Video cable

RS-232C PC serial Conversion connector cable for Macintosh

Remote control Software CD’s

Warranty card/ Instructions/Remote Registration card control instructions

AA alkaline batteries (4 pieces)

SmartMedia Static-free case (SSFDC-8MB)

Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive

seals (4 pieces)

Instructions

NAMES OF PARTS

CAMERA

Control panel (P. 20)

Zoom lever

(P. 53/111)

Strap hole

(P. 21)

Flash (P. 55)

Card compartment cover (P. 26)

Lens

Flash synchronization socket (P. 73)

AC adapter connector (P. 24)

Video output connector (PAL) (P. 102)

Computer connector (RS-232C) (P. 144/159)

Selftimer/Remote control signal (P. 67/116)

Remote control window (P. 70/119)

Diopter adjustment dial (P. 31)

Connector cover

Flash button (P. 55) / Erase button (P. 96)

Spot/Macro button (P. 59) / Info button (P. 92)

Viewfinder (P. 19)

Jog dial (P. 37)

Mode dial (P. 33)

Shutter release button (P. 31)

Zoom lever (P. 53/111)

OK button (P. 38)

LCD monitor (P. 20)

Menu button (P. 37)

lever (bottom) (P. 22)

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Autofocus mark (p. 40/106) / Backlighting correction mark (p. 56)

LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 42/106)

Card access lamp (P. 31)

Threaded mount (bottom)Battery compartment open/close

Orange lamp (flash) (p. 55)

Green lamp (focus) (p. 40/106)

CONTROL PANEL

SLOW

ISO

SHQ

BKT

’99.12.23 21:56 32

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

Flash mode

Macro mode Slow shutter

Manual white balance

synchronization flash

Extension flash

Writing

Manual focus

Sequential shooting

Card error

Selftimer/Remote control

LCD MONITOR

(Display mode)

Protect

Random print

Battery check

Date

Recording mode

Battery check

Recording mode

Time

Movie picture

Frame number

Spot metering mode

(Record mode)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Image memory blocks

Exposure compensation

Number of storable pictures

Exposure compensation

Number of storable pictures

ISO

Auto bracket

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera.

Caution:

• Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

A/S/M

OFF

This camera uses four AA nickel metal–hydride batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera.

Make sure that the camera power is off.

Set the battery compartment open/close lever to to open

the cover.

Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly.

• Do not press the edge of the battery compartment cover.

Press the mark and set the lever to . The lever will not move unless the cover is closed.

Note:

• Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries.

• Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment.

• If the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour, all the settings will reset to the default.

• Read “PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERIES” on page 6.

These batteries cannot be used.

Batteries whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet at all.

Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet.

Batteries whose terminal is raised but not covered by the insulating sheet.

Batteries whose terminal is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet.

USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional)

A/S/M

OFF

An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet

Make sure that the camera power is off.

AC wall outlet

Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.

Open the Connector cover and plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the camera.

AC adapter

AC adapter connector

To disconnect, turn off the power, and unplug the AC adapter first from the camera then from the outlet.

Note:

• When in use for long periods, the AC adapter may get warm. This is normal.

Warning:

Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters.

• Use an AC220V power source.

• NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands.

• If the cord of the AC adapter is hot, smells like smoke or is emitting smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center.

• Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet.

• When disconnecting, hold the body, not the cord, of the AC adapter. Never pull, bend, twist or modify the cord.

• If there is any damage on the cord or if there is a contact failure, stop using it and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center.

• Keep the AC adapter disconnected when the camera is not in use.

INSERTING SmartMedia

A/S/M

OFF

Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown.

Insert SmartMedia.

Push the card to eject it.

Make sure that the camera power is off.

Open the Card compartment cover.

Insert the SmartMedia card correctly as shown.

Close the cover tightly.

To eject the card, turn off the power, open the Card compartment cover and push the card.

Note:

• Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used.

• Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). NonOlympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera.

• When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.

Caution:

NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or

• pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card.

•

The card is a precision instrument. Handle it carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks.

•

Do not touch the contact area of the card.

ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

[

2/3

]

CARD

SETUP MODE

SETUP

FUNCTION

SETUP

ISO

[

2/2

]

m/ft

REC VIEW

FILE NAME

SETUP

You can adjust the date and time.

Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M,

76543 1

LCD monitor

(Still Picture Record Menu)

or .

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

• See page 37 for how to use the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP, then press the right arrow.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select SETUP, then press the OK button.

Select the date order using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting (year/month/day).

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting, then press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting. Repeat until the minute is adjusted.

• ’00 will appear for the year

2000.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• For accurate setting, press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds.

Caution:

• The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour (based on our tests). In such a case, adjust the date again.

Note:

• We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important

pictures.

• The setting will remain until it is readjusted.

• The clock will continue to operate correctly after the year 2000.

LEARNING THE BASICS

HOLDING THE CAMERA

Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.

Proper

Improper

Note:

• Do not subject the lens to physical shocks.

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

Proper

ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER

Diopter adjustment dial

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

• Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly.

PROPER SHUTTER RELESE

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.

Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture.

Note:

• Press the Shutter release button gently using the ball of your finger.

• Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to

prevent blurry pictures.

• The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

• If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance. (p. 48)

• The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is released.

• The Card access lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded.

BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE

A/S/M

OFF

A/S/M

OFF

Remove the lens cap.

Note:

• Do not turn on the power without removing the lens cap first.

• NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card.

• If you do not operate the camera for three minutes, the camera will be set to the stand-by mode. After four hours in the stand-by mode, the power turns off automatically. (Time varies depending on the type of batteries used.)

• The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced.

Set the Mode dial to P, A/S/M,

or to turn on the

power.

• A/S/M, P and set the camera to the Record mode. The lens will come out and the remaining battery power as well as the number of storable pictures will be displayed on the control panel.

• sets the camera to the Display mode. The LCD monitor will be turned on.

After use, set the Mode dial to OFF to turn off the power.

• The lens will retract and the display on the LCD monitor and the control panel will disappear.

HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL

A/S/M

OFF

You can easily turn the camera on or off or change the mode using the Mode dial.

Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual

Movie picture recording

Program

Power off

Display

P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. 40 ~ 89)

With P, the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed automatically. With A/S/M, you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for yourself. (p. 49/50/52)

(Movie picture recording)

You can shoot movies of up to approx. 60 seconds in length in the

SQ mode. (p. 104 ~ 127)

OFF (Power off)

(Display)

You can observe the pictures you have taken.

CHECKING THE CARD

SLOW

ISO

SHQ

BKT

SLOW

ISO

SHQ

BKT

YES

When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card.

Control panel

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Card error

Green lamp

When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the card is protected:

The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green lamp blink.

When the card needs to be formatted:

The Card error indicator on the control panel lights, and the camera enters the Card format mode. (p.

100)

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel.

lights and turns off automatically.

Batteries are OK. You can shoot.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed

normally.

Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out.

Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.

Note:

• When taking pictures on a special occasion, on a trip, or in cold temperatures, keep spare batteries handy.

• When the camera is being operated on batteries that are running low, the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of storable pictures on the control panel after you take a shot or when you turn on the power. If this happens, the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly. Replace the batteries and take the picture again.

CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE

PICTURES

When the power is turned on in the Still Picture Record mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel. (For movie pictures, the seconds remaining will appear.)

Number or storable pictures

• The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0. (p. 193)

• The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode. See page 87 for selecting the recording mode.

Approx. Number of Storable Pictures

Recording

mode

Number of pixels

Memory capacity

2MB 21 8 9 3 4 1 0 4MB 40 16 18 6 8 2 0 8MB 82 32 38 13 16 5 1 16MB 165 66 76 26 31 11 2 32MB 331 132 153 53 64 22 5 64MB 664 265 306 107 128 45 11

640x480 1024x768 1600x1200

Normal High Normal High

File

JPEG

(highcompression)

SQ HQ SHQ

JPEG

(lowcompression)

JPEG

(highcompression)

(lowcompression)

JPEG JPEG TIFF

JPEG

(highcompression)

(lowcompression)

(noncompression)

Note:

• Because the amount of data used varies depending on the subject, more/fewer pictures than the number shown may be photographed.

•The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken, or increased when a picture is erased.

HOW TO USE THE MENU

A/S/M

6543 1

OFF

To move the cursor vertically.

Jog dial

To move the cursor horizontally.

Set the Mode dial.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections.

Press the top/bottom arrows to adjust the item.

When finished, press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the adjustment.

Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu.

Scroll

LCD monitor

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

OFF

SLOW

OFF

DIGITAL

TELE

AUTO

[

]

1/3

Scroll

Note:

• In the Record mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK

button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the

adjustment and the Menu.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, some adjustments will be canceled

and reset to the default when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

A/S/M

OFF

TAKING PICTURES

TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 45)

• Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark clearly. (p. 31)

Viewfinder

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.

• The Green lamp next to the

Autofocus mark

Green lamp

viewfinder lights.

• If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance. (p. 48)

Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture.

When the Green lamp stops blinking (after about 2 ~ 43 seconds), the camera is ready to take the next picture.

• The Shutter will not release

Caution:

•

NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the Card access lamp is blinking.

Note:

• When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks, the flash is being charged. (p. 55)

• Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

while the Green lamp is blinking.

TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

MONITOR

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

With P, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor.

• With A/S/M, the LCD monitor will turn on automatically.

Compose the picture using the LCD monitor.

Take the picture in the same way as you would when using the optical viewfinder. (p. 40)

• The lower image memory block will light and the camera will start storing the image in the card.

• Unless the card is full, the next picture can be taken even while the image is being stored, until all of the blocks light.

• When more than two images are recorded, the center block will light.

• When the buffer memory is full, the upper block will light and no other operation can be performed until the upper block goes off.

LCD monitor

Image memory blocks

Number of storable pictures

Shutter

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

Note:

• Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly.

• Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only.

• It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption.

• It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used.

• When the subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in Display mode.

• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the LCD monitor, but this is not a malfunction.

• When a picture is taken in a lighted area, such as in sunlight, vertical lines may appear on the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

• Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

When the recorded image is no longer displayed, the camera is ready to take the next picture.

• The recorded image will not be displayed if the Rec view is off. (p. 176)

• To turn off the LCD monitor, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button again.

QUICK VIEW

A/S/M

OFF

You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken.

When the Mode dial is set to P or A/S/M, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice.

• The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken.

To return to the Record mode, press the LCD monitor

ON/OFF button or the Shutter release button.

FOCUS LOCK

If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, follow the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock.

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway.

• The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway.

Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture.

Note:

• If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance. (p. 48)

AUTOFOCUS

There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Manual focus. (p. 62)

1 Subjects with low contrast

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 45)

2 Subjects with no vertical lines

Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically, then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture. (p. 45)

3 Subjects in excessively bright light

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 45)

Subjects at different distances

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 45)

5 Fast-moving subjects at close distances

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 45)

WORKING RANGE

The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at ∞. However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject, especially with Telephoto shooting.

Viewfinder

Picture frame

Image area of picture at close distance

Take pictures at a distance between 0.2 m ~ .

• Subjects closer than 0.2 m may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly exposed.

• Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close-up pictures.

• Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used.

Working range

Macro mode (p.60) 0.2 ~ 0.8 m Standard mode 0.8 m ~

∞

APERTURE PRIORITY MODE

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 ––––– +2.0

You can set the aperture manually for the Aperture priority mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds.

Aperture

Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.

• The LCD monitor turns on automatically, and the aperture setting will be displayed.

Select the Aperture priority mode. (p. 89)

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture.

Note:

• When the right exposure cannot be attained, the aperture display will blink and (overexposure) or (underexposure) will appear on the LCD monitor.

• Aperture setting is valid only when the Aperture priority mode is selected.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE

A/S/M

OFF

––– 1/800 +2.0

You can set the shutter speed manually for the Shutter priority mode. Set it to a fast speed to capture a moving object. Set it to a slow speed to express motion.

3 1

Shutter speed

Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.

• The LCD monitor turns on automatically, and the shutter speed setting will be displayed.

Select the Shutter priority mode. (p. 89)

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the shutter speed.

• Available settings vary depending on the selected ISO sensitivity.

Available Shutter Speed Settings

ISO

AUTO 100 200 400

1 ~ 1/800 4 ~ 1/800 2 ~ 1/800 1 ~ 1/800

(unit: seconds)

Note:

• When the right exposure cannot be attained, the shutter speed display will blink and (overexposure) or (underexposure) will appear on the LCD monitor.

• Shutter speed setting is valid only when the Shutter priority mode is selected.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

MANUAL MODE

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually in the Manual mode. It is especially useful for taking portrait pictures with blurred backgrounds or expressing motion.

3 1

Shutter speed

Aperture

Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.

• The LCD monitor turns on automatically, and the aperture and shutter speed settings are displayed.

Select the Manual mode. (p. 89)

Press the right/left arrows on the Jog dial to select the aperture. Press the top/bottom arrows to select the shutter speed.

• Available settings vary depending on the selected ISO sensitivity.

Note:

• When the right exposure cannot be attained, the displays will blink and (overexposure) or (underexposure) will appear on the LCD

monitor.

• Manual settings are valid only when the Manual mode is selected.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when

the power is turned off. (p. 170)

ZOOM

You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever.

Press the lever to T to choose

Telephoto shooting.

Press the lever to W to choose wide-angle shooting.

Note:

• When used with the Digital tele mode, you can take an approx. 7.5X

zoom photograph. (p. 77)

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when

the power is turned off. (p. 170)

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark.

3 1

Exposure compensation

Note:

• Not available in the Manual mode.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed with the exposure compensation, it may not appear to change when the subject is mostly dark. In such a case, display the recorded picture on the LCD monitor to check its brightness.

• The exposure compensation may not work properly when shooting with the flash.

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

• For A/S/M, the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected. (p.

89)

When P is selected, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor.

• With A/S/M, the LCD monitor will turn on automatically.

• The exposure setting will be displayed.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial for + adjustment and the left arrow for – adjustment.

• appears on the control panel.

USING THE FLASH

Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions.

You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button.

Flash mode Use

Auto-Flash (p. 56) Automatically fires in low-light

➟

Red-Eye Reducing Flash (p. 56) Significantly reduces the

➟

Fill-In Flash (p. 57) Fires regardless of available

➟

Flash Off (p. 57) Never fires.

Flash working range:

Wide-angle Telephoto

Approx. 0.8 ~ 5.6 m Approx. 0.2 ~ 3.8 m

and backlight conditions.

phenomenon of “red-eye” (subject’s eyes appearing red).

light.

Note:

• The flash is being charged while the Orange lamp is blinking. Wait until the Orange lamp goes off to take the picture.

• When using the flash in the Macro mode, especially with Wide-angle shooting, the flash may not have the proper effect. Confirm the result using the LCD monitor.

• See page 73 for using an extension flash.

• The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode.

AUTO-FLASH

In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions.

Viewfinder

Backlighting correction mark

When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash.

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”.

Control panel

Note:

• The camera emits pre-flashes before the regular flash.

• It takes about a second before the Shutter is released.

• Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the preflashes from right in front of the camera, or due to medication/alcohol intake or individual characteristics.

FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION)

In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights (eg. fluorescent light).

Control panel

Note:

• Use this mode within the flash working range. (p. 55)

• It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.

OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE)

In the Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or in twilight/night scenes.

Control panel

Note:

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations when in the Off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera movement.

SELECTING THE FLASH MODE

A/S/M

OFF

2 1

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

With each press of the Flash mode button, the flash mode will switch from Auto-Flash to

(Red-Eye Reducing Flash, p, 56), (Fill-In Flash, p. 57) and (Flash Off, p. 57).

• The selected flash mode (except Auto-Flash) will appear on the control panel.

Orange lamp

If the Orange lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire.

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to Auto-Flash when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

SPOT METERING MODE

A/S/M

OFF

The Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of the autofocus marks.

You can select the following modes with each press of the Spot/Macro button.

Digital ESP metering/Auto focus

➠

Spot metering mode

➠➠

Macro mode (p. 60)

Macro mode + Spot metering mode (p. 61)

➠

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Control panel

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

Press the Spot/Macro button until appears on the control panel.

• To cancel the Spot metering mode, press the Spot/Macro button several times until disappears.

Take a picture.

MACRO MODE

A/S/M

OFF

You can get as close as 0.2 m to your subject. An approx. 6 x 8 cm subject can be photographed fully within the frame.

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Control panel

Press the Spot/Macro button several times until appears on the control panel.

• To cancel the Macro mode, press the Spot/Macro button several times until disappears.

Take a picture.

Shooting Range: Approx. 0.2 ~ 0.8 m

Note:

• When using the flash in the Macro mode, the flash may not have the proper effect. Confirm the result using the LCD monitor.

• Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close-up pictures.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

MACRO + SPOT METERING MODE

A/S/M

OFF

Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your subject is closer than 0.8 m.

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Spot/Macro button several times until and appear on the control panel.

• To cancel the Macro + Spot metering mode, press the Spot/Macro button so that the icons disappear.

Take a picture.

Control panel

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

MANUAL FOCUS

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

AF MF

5m 3m

0.8m

2.5x

With Manual focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required.

Control panel

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the OK button to turn on the LCD monitor.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select the Manual focus mode.

• appears on the control panel.

• To cancel, press the left arrow on the Jog dial. When disappears on the control panel, press the OK button.

While looking at the LCD monitor, press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the distance.

• The display will be enlarged to make focusing easy.

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

AF MF

80cm 60cm 40cm 20cm

2.5x

When the cursor is moved below 0.8 m, shorter distances will appear on the LCD monitor.

Press the OK button to save the setting.

Note:

• When Manual focus is selected from the Macro mode, the distances on page 63 will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

• The picture may become out of focus when the Zoom lever is pressed after Manual focus is selected. In such a case, readjust the distance using the Jog dial.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to auto focus when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• The distances on the LCD monitor are for reference only.

• When using the flash, shoot within the flash working range.

STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU

A/S/M MODE

MODE SETUP

CARD SETUP

FUNCTION

ISO

DIGITAL

TELE

SLOW

DRIVE

* When the Mode dial is set to A/S/M or P. (p. 37)

Monitor display

➠

For using the Sequence mode (p. 65), Selftimer/Remote control (p. 67) or Auto bracket (p. 71).

For using an extension flash. (p. 73)

For taking photographs of night views. (p. 75)

For using the Digital tele mode. (p. 77)

For selecting the white balance. (p. 78)

For selecting the ISO sensitivity. (p. 80)

For using picture effects. (p. 82)

For taking panorama pictures or using optional special function cards.(p. 83)

For formatting the card. (p. 85)

For making adjustments. [All reset (p. 170), Sharpness (p. 172), SHQ setup (p. 173), SQ setup (p. 174), Beep sound (p. 175), Rec view (p. 176), File number (p. 178), Brightness (p. 181), Date set (p. 28), Meters/feet (p. 183)]

Use

For selecting the recording mode (SQ/HQ/SHQ). (p. 87)

➠

For setting Aperture priority, Shutter priority or Manual mode for the Mode dial A/S/M. (p. 89)

SEQUENCE MODE

A/S/M

OFF

[

1/3

]

±0.3 x3

BKT

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

SLOW

DIGITAL

TELE

In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed.

Control panel

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select

or AF .

• appears on

the control panel.

• When is selected, the focus, exposure and white balance will be measured for the first frame.

• When AF is selected, they will be measured for each frame.

Record mode Speed No. of pictures Time

SQ VGA NORMAL 1.4 frames/sec. 49 62 sec.

VGA HIGH 1.4 frames/sec. XGA NORMAL 1.4 frames/sec. XGA HIGH 1.4 frames/sec.

HQ SHQ JPEG

TIFF N/A

Note:

• The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode.

• When using the extension flash, set the speed fast enough to follow the sequential shooting.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode.

• Since the shutter speed in the Sequence mode is set to 1/30 second max. to prevent camera movement, the resulting picture may be darker than expected.

• The speed and the max. number of pictures vary depending on the recording mode, etc.

•The speed will be slower with AF .

1.2 frames/sec.

0.7 frames/sec.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

18 21

7 9 3

* Numbers above are for reference only.

51 sec. 52 sec. 46 sec. 49 sec. 46 sec.

SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL

A/S/M

OFF

[

1/3

]

BKT

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

SLOW

DIGITAL

TELE

±0.3 x3

Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.

Control panel

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select

• appears on the control panel.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

TAKING A PICTURE USING THE SELFTIMER

Selftimer/Remote control signal

Shutter release button

Menu button

Note:

• The Selftimer/Remote control mode will be canceled after a picture is taken using the Selftimer.

When the shutter is released, the Selftimer/Remote control signal lights for approx. 10 seconds then blinks for approx. 2 seconds before the picture is taken.

To stop the activated selftimer, press the Menu button.

TAKING A PICTURE USING THE REMOTE

15°

CONTROL

Compose the picture, aim the remote control at the Remote control window on the camera, then press the Shutter release button on the remote control to take a picture.

• The Selftimer/Remote control signal blinks for approx. 3 seconds before the picture is taken. If the signal does not blink when the Shutter release button is pressed, move closer to the camera and press it again. The signal does not light when there is frequency interference. In such a case, change the frequency according to the remote control instructions.

• See page 102 for using the Remote control in the Display mode.

Remote control window

Selftimer/Remote control signal

Note:

• The Selftimer/Remote control mode will remain after a picture is taken using the Remote control.

• The working distance may be reduced in brightly lit areas, such as under direct sunlight.

• Do not subject the Remote control window to bright light.

• When the remote control is not operated for approx. 3 minutes, the Selftimer/Remote control mode will be canceled.

AUTO BRACKET

A/S/M

OFF

[

1/3

]

BKT

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

SLOW

DIGITAL

TELE

±0.3 x3

BKT

Images will be recorded sequentially with different exposures. You can select frames to store by erasing unwanted frames.

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

543

• For A/S/M, the Shutter priority mode or Aperture priority mode must be selected. (p.

89)

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DRIVE.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select BKT.

• BKT appears on the control panel.

Control panel

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the range.

[

1/3

]

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

BKT

±0.3 ±0.6 ±1.0

x3 x5

76 8

Note:

• The focus and white balance will be measured for the first frame.

• Not available in the Manual mode.

• The exposure level will be divided evenly within the selected range and the number of pictures.

• The camera will continue shooting pictures until the selected number is reached even if the Shutter release button is released. Hold the camera firmly until shooting is complete.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the number of pictures.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

EXTENSION FLASH

A/S/M

OFF

[

1/3

]

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

SLOW

DIGITAL

TELE

AUTO

When an extension flash is used along with the main flash, shadows can be reduced by bouncing the extension flash light off of the ceilings or walls.

Place the flash on the mount, then plug the cord into the camera’s Flash synchronization socket.

Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.

• The LCD monitor turns on automatically.

Turn on the extension flash.

Flash synchronization socket

876

Select the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode. (p. 89)

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select AUTO or .

• and ISO

appear on the control panel.

• If the ISO sensitivity is set to auto, it will be changed to 100.

• When AUTO is selected, the flash will fire automatically when necessary.

• When is selected, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken.

ISO

Control panel

Note:

• Available only in the Aperture priority mode or Manual mode.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• The extension flash may fire accidentally, depending on the circumstances.

• The automatic exposure is calibrated for the main flash only and may not work properly with the extension flash.

• With Exposure compensation, the amount of light can be changed for the main flash only.

• When shooting from a close distance, using the extension flash is not recommended to avoid over exposure.

• The Slow shutter synchronization flash mode can be used. (p. 75)

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

Set the extension flash to the calibration mode.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

SLOW SHUTTER

SLOW

A/S/M

OFF

[

1/3

]

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

SLOW

DIGITAL

TELE

OFF

1 2

SLOW

SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH MODE

You can set the flash to fire during the first or second half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of night views.

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select 1 or 2.

• SLOW appears on the control panel.

• Select 1 for capturing images

at the beginning of the shutter release duration. The taillights of a moving car will have a forward streak.

• Select 2 for capturing images at the end of the shutter release duration. The taillights of a moving car will have a receding streak.

• When 2 is selected, the flash will fire a pre-flash before the regular flash.

Control panel

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

Note:

• This mode can be used with both the main flash and an extension flash.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

DIGITAL TELE MODE

A/S/M

OFF

[

1/3

]

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

SLOW

DIGITAL

TELE

1.6x 2x

2.5x

When used with the 3X optical zoom, you can take an approx. 7.5X zoom photograph.

543

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select DIGITAL TELE.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the magnification.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

Note:

• This mode cannot be used in the TIFF recording mode.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• The setting will be canceled and reset to 1X when the LCD monitor is turned off.

• Images may be grainy in this mode.

WHITE BALANCE

A/S/M

OFF

[

1/3

]

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

DRIVE

SLOW

DIGITAL

TELE

AUTO

You can select the white balance according to the light source.

Control panel

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select WB.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select AUTO, (Daylight), (Overcast),

(Tungsten light) or

(Fluorescent).

• appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected.

Note:

• Select AUTO in normal situations.

• The Manual white balance may not work under special lighting.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• Confirm results in the Display mode.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

ISO

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

100 200 400

[

2/3

]

AUTO

CARD

SETUP

FUNCTION

MODE

SETUP

ISO

You can select the sensitivity from auto, as well as approx. 100, 200 and

400.

Control panel

Set the Mode dial to P.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select ISO.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the sensitivity.

• ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other than auto is selected.

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to auto when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• When set to auto, it will be changed to 100 when the Mode dial is set to A/S/M.

• Pictures will appear grainy when the ISO is high.

• When AUTO is selected, the ISO is automatically set high in low-light situations when the flash is not used, to prevent blurring from camera movement.

• The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture film, but the numbers are for reference only.

• The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

PICTURE EFFECTS

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

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SEPIA

OFF

WHITE BOARD

BLACK BOARD

CARD

SETUP

ISO

FUNCTION

MODE

SETUP

You can select from four picture effects.

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Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select FUNCTION.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the desired picture effect.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

Note:

• When letters cannot be recorded clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD selected, use the exposure compensation. (p. 54)

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset to off when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• When the Mode dial is set to , WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD will be reset to off.

PANORAMA MODE

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

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SETUP

ISO

PLAY

FUNCTION

MODE

SETUP

You can make panorama pictures.

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Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select PLAY.

Press the OK button.

Select the connecting direction (right, left, up, down) using the Jog dial.

Take pictures by overlapping the edges of the images.

• A maximum of 10 images can

Shutter release button

Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end of the previous picture (when shooting to the right).

be connected.

Press the OK button to cancel the Panorama mode and Menu.

Note:

• The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory card is used.

• Do not move the Zoom lever after shooting the first picture to avoid problems with picture assembly.

• The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode.

• Because the focus, the exposure, and the white balance are determined by the first picture, do not shoot overly bright/dark subjects such as the sun in the first frame.

• Use of the SQ mode is recommended to save memory.

• Panorama images must be assembled on a computer. Follow directions carefully for the supplied panorama application to successfully assemble panorama images.

• When a picture is taken in the TIFF (non-compression) recording mode, it will be recorded in the SHQ (JPEG) mode.

YES

A/S/M

OFF

CARD SETUP MODE SETUP

FUNCTION

CARD SETUP MODE SETUP

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F2.0 1/800 +2.0

YES

CARD SETUP (CARD FORMAT)

You can format the card.

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select .

Press the OK button to display .

Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card.

• To cancel, select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button.

When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor.

Note:

• Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card.

• Formatting will not be engaged when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card.

• Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted from or used in a computer must be formatted by the camera. These cards may take longer to record than recommended Olympus brand cards.

• It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting.

SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

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SHQ

A/S/M

MODE

You can select the Standard Quality mode SQ or the High Quality modes HQ/SHQ.

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Control panel

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select the recording mode.

• The selected recording mode appears on the control panel.

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

Mode Resolution Compression

SQ 640 x 480 (VGA) Standard

HQ 1600 x 1200 Standard SHQ 1600 x 1200 Minimal (JPEG)

Note:

• You can select VGA (640 x 480 pixels) or XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) for the SQ mode. (p. 174)

• You can select JPEG (compression) or TIFF (non-compression) for the SHQ mode. (p. 173)

• The number of storable pictures varies according to the recording mode. TIFF requires more room in the card than other modes. (p. 36)

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will change to HQ when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

• When the Mode dial is set to , SHQ will change to HQ.

• While HQ and SHQ images have the same number of pixels, SHQ uses lower compression allowing for better image quality when enlarged. It may take a little longer to record or display images in the SHQ mode.

1024 x 768 (XGA)

No (TIFF – larger file size)

A/S/M MODE

A/S/M

OFF

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A S

A/S/M

MODE

You can select Aperture priority mode, Shutter priority mode or Manual mode for A/S/M on the Mode dial.

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Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

Set the Mode dial to P or A/S/M.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select A/S/M MODE.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority) or M (Manual).

Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to confirm the setting.

If you take a picture without pressing the OK button, the setting will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the OK button to save the setting and cancel the Menu.

DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES

A/S/M

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You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor.

Set the Mode dial to .

• The LCD monitor turns on automatically.

The camera will check the card.

• If there is a problem, blinks on the control panel.

• If Card format is necessary, the camera automatically enters the Card format mode. (p. 100)

Recording mode

Battery check

Random print

Date Time

Protect

Frame number

The last picture taken, Frame number, Recording mode, and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor for five seconds. The Date, Print and Protect indicator will also appear if they are set.

• When there are no pictures stored in the card, NO PICTURE will appear.

• If the battery power is low, the Battery check indicator will blink.

• will appear for a movie picture, which can be displayed as a movie. (p. 130)

With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial, you can view the succeeding picture. With each press of the left arrow, you can view the preceding picture.

[10-frame jump using the Jog dial]

• With each press of the bottom arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames ahead.

• With each press of the top arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames behind.

Note:

• Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly.

• When turned on, the LCD monitor flashes, and pictures appear in about

0.5 ~ 2 seconds. This is not a malfunction.

PICTURE DATA

A/S/M

OFF

F2.0 1/800 +2.0

ISO400

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You can display picture information (settings, date, file number, etc.) on the LCD monitor.

Set the Mode dial to .

• The last picture taken, Frame number, Recording mode and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor for five seconds.

Press the Info button to display the picture data for that frame for five seconds.

Protect

Recording mode

Aperture/Shutter speed/ Exposure compensation

White balance ISO sensitivity

Date/Time File number

Note:

• When picture data is displayed, the frame number will not be displayed.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the power is turned off. (p. 170)

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52 53 54

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A/S/M

OFF

INDEX-DISPLAY MODE

Multiple pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Set the Mode dial to .

Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor.

• It may take a few seconds before the picture is displayed.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding pictures. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select preceding pictures.

Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dial to select the succeeding group of pictures. Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to select the preceding group of pictures.

Press the Zoom lever toward T to display the currently selected picture in one frame.

Note:

•The number of frames can be selected from 4, 9 or 16. (p. 184)

• Press the Info button to display the frame number. Press it again to make it disappear.

CLOSE-UP DISPLAY MODE (3X INSPECTION)

2.5x

A/S/M

OFF

Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Set the Mode dial to , and display the picture you want to enlarge.

With each press of the Zoom lever toward T, the picture is enlarged 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, and 3X.

• Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X.

Use the Jog dial to select the section of the picture to view.

To select another picture, select 1X and move the Jog dial.

PROTECTION

A/S/M

OFF

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You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures you want to keep.

Set the Mode dial to , and

Protect

display the picture you want to protect.

Press the OK button.

• appears on the LCD

monitor.

• To cancel protection, press the

OK button again while the picture is displayed.

• Protection setting/canceling are

also available in the IndexDisplay mode (p. 93) and the Close-Up display mode (p. 94).

Note:

• The protected picture will not be deleted with All-Frame erase, but will be deleted with Card format.

• Protection is not available when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card.

• The setting will remain until it is readjusted.

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ONE-FRAME ERASE

A/S/M

OFF

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You can delete pictures you do not need.

Set the Mode dial to , and

Caution:

•

Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures. It may destroy the data in the card.

•

When the picture is protected or the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card, the camera does not enter the Erase mode. Either cancel the protection or remove the seal in order to erase pictures. (Do not use the seal again.)

display the picture you want to erase.

Press the Erase button to display .

Press the OK button with YES selected to erase the picture.

• To cancel, press the OK button with NO selected.

• One-Frame erase is also

available in the Index-Display mode (p. 93) and the Close-Up display mode (p. 94).

STILL PICTURE DISPLAY MENU

CARD INDEX

MODE

SETUP

CARD

SETUP

FUNCTION

* When the Mode dial is set to and a still picture is displayed on the

LCD monitor. (p. 37)

Monitor display

➠

➠➠ ➠ ➠

➠

For a slide-show display. (p. 98)

For using with optional Olympus special function SmartMedia cards.

For performing All-Frame erase or Card format. (p.99/100)

For making adjustments. [Beep sound (p. 175), IndexDisplay adjustment (p. 184), Brightness (p. 181), Date set (p. 28)]

For storing data for Print-All (card). (p. 141)

For storing data for Date-Print (card). (p. 142)

For storing data for Index-Print (card). (p. 143)

Use

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SETUP

FUNCTION

MODE

SETUP

START

A/S/M

OFF

SLIDE-SHOW MODE

You can run through all the stored pictures automatically.

Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select .

• Press the Menu button to cancel.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select START.

Press the OK button to start the Slide-Show.

• Press the Menu button to stop it.

Note:

• The Slide-Show does not stop until you cancel the operation. Press the Menu button to stop it. (When the AC adapter is not connected, the power turns off automatically after about 30 minutes.)

CARD SETUP

YES

A/S/M

OFF

SHQ

CARD

SETUP

MODE

SETUP

FUNCTION

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ALL-FRAME ERASE

Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select

Press the OK button to display

Press the OK button with YES selected to erase all the pictures in the card.

• To cancel, press the OK button with NO selected.

When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor.

• Protected frames will remain in the card, and the last frame will be displayed. (p. 95)

Caution:

Be careful not to erase important picture data by mistake as it cannot

• be retrieved.

•

Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures. It may destroy the data in the card.

•

When a write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card, the camera does not enter the Erase mode.

CARD FORMAT

YES

A/S/M

OFF

SHQ

CARD

SETUP MODE SETUP

FUNCTION

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You can format the card.

Set the Mode dial to , and display a still picture.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select CARD SETUP.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial, then press the top/bottom arrows to select

Press the OK button to display .

Press the OK button again with YES selected to format the card.

• To cancel, select NO using the right arrow on the Jog dial and press the OK button.

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When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor.

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