DIGITAL CAMERA
C-2 Zoom
D-520 ZOOM
C-220 ZOOM
REFERENCE MANUAL
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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-2 Zoom
D-520 ZOOM
C-220 ZOOM
REFERENCE MANUAL
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INDEX
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shooting basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Advanced shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Contents
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contents 4
Getting started 7
Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Inserting the card (SmartMedia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the menus and tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Shortcut menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mode menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shooting basics 29
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Taking still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Taking still pictures using the monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Advanced shooting 45
Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation). . . . . . . . . . .47
Selecting the metering area (Spot metering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adjusting the color tone (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Playback 61
Playing back still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Quick View (Double-click playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Index display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Slide-show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Playing back pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Playing back movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Protecting pictures (Protect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Creating sepia-toned pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Rotating pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Camera settings 81
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Formatting (Card setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . . . . . . . .84
Saving the settings (All Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Pixel Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Print settings 90
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Making a print reservation on the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Troubleshooting 96
Error codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
If an operation does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
If the image quality is poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Specifications 103
Index 105
Indications used in this manual
l
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most
out of your camera.
Reference pages describing details or associated
information.
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Getting started
Names of parts
Shutter
button
Zoom
lever
Lens barrier
Turns the camera on and
off in the shooting mode.
Viewfinder
Monitor
(Monitor) button
Turns the camera on and
off in the playback mode.
Lens
Extends automatically when
you open the lens barrier.
Self-timer lamp
Flash
Pops up when you
open the lens barrier.
Connector cover
USB connector
VIDEO
OUT jack
DC-IN jack
Orange lamp
Green lamp
AF target mark
Card cover
Strap eyelet
Battery
compartment
cover
Arrow pad
Tripod socket
(OK/Menu) button
Getting started
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Monitor indications
Shooting mode Playback mode
1
2
3
Getting started
4
Item Indication
Battery check , p.9
1
Flash , , , , p.42
2
Spot metering p.49
3
Memory gauge p.9
4
Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
5
Self-timer/Drive , ,
6
White balance WB AUTO, , , , p.51
7
Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 p.53
8
Number of storable still
pictures/Seconds
9
remaining
Number of pixels 1600 × 1200, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480 p.53
10
Date and time '02.01.12 12:30 p.20
11
File number, Frame
12
number/Playing time
Print reservation, Number of prints
13
Protect p.72
14
5
1
6
7
8
9
16/16" p.35
100-0016, 16/16" –
× 2 p.92
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14
8
10
5
7
11
12
Ref. Page
p.47
p.35, p.45,
p.46
You can view shooting information details of the recorded picture in the
playback mode. “Displaying shooting information” ( p.87).
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Monitor indications
Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit,
the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication
changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. When the
memory gauge is full, wait a few moments before taking the next shot.
When taking still pictures
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Getting started
Before
shooting
(Gauge is
off)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
More than
two taken
(Lit)
Wait
No more pictures
can be taken
(Fully Lit)
When recording movies
If you continue shooting
Shoot
Wait
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
During shooting (Lit)
• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.
• Movie recording ends automatically when the memory gauge
is full.
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.
Lights up (Green) Lights up (Red)
Remaining power
level: high
Remaining power level: low
Replace with a new battery.
No indication
Green lamp and Orange
lamp on the right of the
viewfinder blink
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with a new battery.
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Attaching the strap
Thread the short end of the strap
1
through the strap eyelet.
Getting started
Thread the long end of the strap
2
through the loop that has already
gone through the eyelet.
Pull the strap tight, making sure that
3
it is securely fastened and does not
come loose.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily
catch on stray objects, causing serious damage.
• Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does
not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off,
Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Strap eyelet
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Loading the batteries
This camera uses a CR-V3 lithium battery pack or two AA (R6) NiMH
batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.
Make sure that:
1
The lens barrier
is closed.
The lamp on the right
of the viewfinder is off.
Slide the battery compartment
2
cover in the direction of (the
direction indicated by the
mark on the cover), and lift it up in
the direction of .
Insert the batteries, making sure
3
that they are correctly oriented as shown in the illustration.
When using
AA (R6)
batteries
Close the battery compartment cover in the
4
direction of . While pressing the
mark, slide the cover in the direction of
.
If the battery compartment cover will not close
easily, do not force it. Try pressing the mark
with both hands.
The monitor is off.
Battery
insertion
direction
mark
When using
a lithium
battery pack
Getting started
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, the
date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.
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Loading the batteries
Selecting batteries or the optional AC adapter
In addition to the batteries provided, this camera can use the following types
of battery or AC adapter. You are recommended to choose the power source
best suited to the situation.
CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)
Getting started
Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient
when traveling.
Do not peel off the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet
covers the terminals, peel it off only from the terminals.
NiMH batteries (Rechargeable)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. Their lowtemperature resistance makes them a good choice for cold areas.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,
which are easy to get anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you
can store in the camera may vary considerably with AA batteries, depending
on the battery manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. Use this type
of battery only when you have no other choices available. Turn off the monitor
whenever possible to save power.
AC adapter
The optional Olympus AC adapter
allows you to power your camera
from a household electrical outlet.
Use an AC adapter designed to
operate on the AC voltage in the
area the camera is being used.
Consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or service center for details.
Camera
Electrical
outlet
AC
adapter
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Loading the batteries
• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
• If the batteries become exhausted, when the camera is connected to
a PC for a long time while powered by the batteries and you are
downloading images from the camera, the image data may be lost or
damaged. You are therefore recommended to use the optional AC
adapter. However, do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while
the camera is connected to the PC.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. This may affect the camera's
internal settings or functions.
• The life of battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions below. This
could reduce the number of pictures that can be taken.
• When the monitor is turned on.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended
period of time.
• Repeated zooming of lens.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.
• When the camera is connected to a PC.
Getting started
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
This reference manual uses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.
The pictures you have taken are stored in the card.
Card basics
Images recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten,
and/or edited on a PC.
Getting started
Contact area
c
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts.
c
Write-protect area
d
d
Attach the provided write-protect seal when you want to protect
your data from accidental erasure or overwriting.
e
Index area
e
Use the provided index label to indicate the card’s contents.
The following cards can be used:
• Provided standard card
• Optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards (4 MB - 128 MB)
• Commercially available 3 V (3.3 V) cards (4 MB - 128 MB)
• 2 MB cards cannot be used.
• Commercially available 5 V cards cannot be used.
• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as a 3 V
(3.3 V)), or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a
PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera.
“Formatting (Card setup)” ( p.82)
Handling precautions
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F); Storing
temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F); Humidity: up to 95%
• Put the card into its anti-electrostatic case for storage or transportation.
• Do not bend, drop, or apply any physical shock to the card.
• Do not touch the contact area of the card.
• Do not reuse the write-protect seal.
• Read the provided SmartMedia instruction manual carefully.
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Make sure that:
1
The lens barrier
is closed.
The lamp on the right
of the viewfinder is off.
Open the card cover.
2
Insert the card as far as it will go
3
in the direction shown in the
illustration.
There is an arrow inside the card
cover, indicating the direction in which
the card should be inserted.
Close the card cover securely until it
4
clicks.
Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
The monitor is off.
Getting started
Card insertion
direction mark
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Inserting the card (SmartMedia)
Removing the card
Hold the card with your fingertips and pull it out
in the direction of the arrow.
Getting started
Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while
the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy all data on the card.
Destroyed data cannot be restored.
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Turning the power on/off
When shooting pictures
Power on: Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends
and the flash pops up.
If the lens does not extend, the lens barrier is not fully open.
Open the lens barrier until it clicks.
If the date and time have reverted to the
factory default settings, Y/M/D appears
on the monitor. “Setting the date and
time” ( p.20)
Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it just touches the lens
barrier.
The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the lens
retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing the
lens barrier completely.
The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.)
Press the flash down manually until it locks in place.
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode
after about 3 minutes of non-operation. If the monitor is on, it will
automatically turn off. The camera activates again as soon as you
lightly press the shutter button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn
the camera off when you do not intend to take any pictures for a while.
Getting started
Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may
damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.
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Turning the power on/off
When playing back pictures
Power on: Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed.
The camera turns on in the playback mode. The monitor turns
on and the last picture taken is displayed.
Getting started
(monitor) button
Power off: Press the (monitor) button.
The monitor and the camera turn off.
(monitor) button
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and
a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction.
Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect
or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so
could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored.
When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening
the card cover.
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Turning the power on/off
What to do if the CARD SETUP screen is displayed
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If
the card in the camera has to be formatted, the following screen appears.
CARD SEtUP
POWER OFF
FORMAt
SELECt
Note that all existing data stored on the card
is erased when the card is formatted.
To turn the camera off To format the card
GO
Getting started
CARD SEtUP
POWER OFF
FORMAt
SELECt
GO
Press on the arrow pad
to select POWER OFF, then press
the (OK/Menu) button.
The camera turns off.
FORMAt
CAUtION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECt
GO
Press on the arrow pad
to select FORMAT and press
the (OK/Menu) button. Then
select YES and press again to
start formatting.
Formatting starts.
If the card was successfully
formatted, the camera is ready to
take pictures.
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Setting the date and time
Open the lens barrier.
1
Press .
2
The shooting mode top menu is
Getting started
displayed.
Press on the arrow pad to select
3
MODE MENU.
Press to select the SETUP tab,
4
then press .
Press to select , then
5
press .
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
DRIVE
MODE MENU
FUNCtION
20
SEtUP
Setting the date and time
Press to select one of the
6
following date formats:
Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day)
M-D-Y (Month/Day/Year)
D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year)
Then press .
The cursor moves to the next setting field.
The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
Press to set the first field,
7
then press to move to the next
field.
Press to move back to the previous
setting field.
Repeat the above steps until the
8
date and time are completely set.
Press .
9
For a more accurate setting, press
when the clock hits 00 seconds. The clock
starts when you press .
Close the lens barrier.
10
The camera turns off.
SELECt
SELECt
YMD
SEt
SEt
GO
Getting started
GO
If the camera is left for about 1 hour with the batteries removed, or if the
battery power is exhausted, the date and time settings may be
canceled or become incorrect. Before taking important pictures, check
that the date and time settings are correct.
The date and time can also be set by the same procedure in the
playback mode.
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Using the menus and tabs
When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on
the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This
chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens.
Press .
Getting started
Shortcut Menus
• Let you quickly access the most
frequently used menu settings.
• Display operational buttons at
the bottom of the screen, and let
you select items by pressing
.
SHQ 1600*1200
HQ 1600*1200
SQ1 1024*768
SQ2 640*480
CANCELGOSELECt
The top menu is displayed.
DRIVE
MODE MENU
FUNCtION
Select each menu using
the arrow pad.
Mode Menu
• Lets you access the menu
selections to set the metering,
white balance, etc.
• Categorizes the settings into 4
tabs.
• Displays the CAMERA,
PICTURE, CARD and SETUP
tabs. Select the desired tab on
the left of the screen by pressing
.
CAMERA
Tabs
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
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How to use the menus
Using the menus and tabs
1
Press to display
the top menu, then
press
.
Top menu
DRIVE
MODE MENU
FUNCtION
2
Press to select
a tab, then press to
display the menu.
CAMERA tab
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
PICTURE tab
WB
CAM
PICtURE
CARDSEt
CARD tab
CARD SEtUP
CAM
PIC
CARD
SEt
SETUP tab
ALL RESEt
REC VIEW
Getting started
To return
to select a
tab, press
.
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Using the menus and tabs
Press to select the
3
desired item, then press
to display the available
setting selections.
Getting started
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
Press to select
4
the setting.
Setting is completed
when the setting has
been selected.
CAMERA
CARDSEt PIC
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
OFF
ON
or
The green frame moves
to the selected item.
To return to
select an
item, press
or .
CAMERA
CARDSEt PIC
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
OFF
ON
To close the menu,
press twice.
• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera
and the settings performed. For example, when the movie mode is
selected, you cannot select SEPIA, BLACK&WHITE or in the
EDIT tab category.
• By pressing the shutter button to take a picture while the menu is
displayed, you can take pictures with the currently selected settings.
• If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set All
Reset to OFF. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
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Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
Using the menus and tabs
When the still picture
shooting mode is selected
DRIVE
MODE MENU
FUNCtION
When the movie recording
mode is selected
DRIVE
MODE MENU
DRIVE
Lets you shoot pictures in succession. p.46
Lets you shoot movies. p.35
Lets you shoot one frame at a time (normal
shooting).
Lets you select the resolution and the quality of the image
Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2
Movie : HQ, SQ
FUNCTION
2 IN 1
PANORAMA
Lets you combine two still pictures taken in
succession into one picture.
Self-portrait mode:
Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding
the camera.
Allows panorama pictures to be taken with
Olympus CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards.
Getting started
p.30
p.53
p.58
p.60
p.56
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Using the menus and tabs
Playback mode
When a still picture is
played back
Getting started
INFO
MODE MENU
ERASE
When a movie is
played back
MOVIE PLAYBACK
INFO
MODE MENU
ERASE
Displays all recorded pictures in slide-show fashion. p.65
MOVIE PLAYBACK
Plays back a movie. p.67
INFO
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. p.87
ERASE
Erases a selected picture. p.69
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Using the menus and tabs
Mode menus
Mode menu functions are categorized into 4 tabs. Use to select a
tab and display the respective functions.
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CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
SETUP tab
CAMERA tab
DIGITAL ZOOM
METERING
PICTURE tab
WB
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats a card.
SETUP tab
ALL RESET
REC VIEW
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
Sets the date and time.
Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure
compensation).
Extends the maximum optical zoom, making
possible up to approximately 5x zoom shooting
with the digital zoom function.
Selects the area of the image that will be used to
determine exposure or image brightness from
the two available settings: ESP or (spot
metering).
Sets the appropriate white balance according to
the light source.
Selects whether to save the current camera
settings when you turn off the power.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.)
on and off.
Selects whether to display pictures on the
monitor while saving them.
Getting started
p.47
p.38
p.49
p.51
p.82
p.85
p.81
p.84
p.88
p.20
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Using the menus and tabs
Playback mode
PLAY tab
PLAY
EDIT tab
Getting started
CARD tab
CARDSEt EDIt
SETUP tab
PLAY tab
Protects pictures from accidental erasure.
EDIT tab
BLACK & WHITE Creates black and white pictures.
SEPIA Creates sepia-toned pictures.
Makes the file size smaller.
INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.
CARD tab
CARD SETUP
SETUP tab
ALL RESET
Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Stores printing information required for DPOF
printers on the card.
Formats a card.
Erases all image data stored on the card.
Selects whether to save the current camera
settings when you turn off the power.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.)
on and off.
Selects the number of frames in the index
display.
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
Sets the date and time.
p.72
p.77
p.92
p.74
p.75
p.76
p.79
p.82
p.70
p.85
p.81
p.64
p.88
p.20
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Holding the camera
Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your
sides to prevent the camera from moving.
When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash
is at the top.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
9
Incorrect grip:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Clear images cannot be obtained if the camera shakes as the shutter
button is pressed. Hold the camera securely, and press the shutter
button gently.
9
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Taking still pictures
You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both
methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder
Open the lens barrier.
1
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
The flash pops up and the lens extends.
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Position the AF target mark over the
2
subject in the viewfinder.
When the distance from the camera to the
subject is less than 0.5 m/1.6 ft, select the
macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures
(Macro mode)” ( p.40)
Press the shutter button gently
3
(halfway).
The green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights
up when the focus and exposure are locked. At this
time the sound of the focusing mechanism can be heard from inside
the camera, but no picture is being taken.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
4
The camera takes the picture.
Green lamp
Orange lamp
AF target mark
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• While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into
focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your
subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus
cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” ( p.33)
• When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If
this happens, use the macro mode. “Taking close-up pictures (Macro
mode)” ( p.40)
Taking still pictures
Taking still pictures using the monitor
Open the lens barrier.
1
Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
The flash pops up and the lens extends.
Press .
2
The monitor turns on.
“Monitor indications” ( p.8)
Determine the image composition
3
while observing your subject on the
monitor.
Take the picture by following the
4
same procedure as for shooting using the viewfinder.
Press the shutter button all the way (fully) to take the picture.
“Taking still pictures using the viewfinder” ( p.30)
When you want to take pictures with the monitor off, press again.
• While the orange lamp is blinking slowly after the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the flash is charging. While the orange lamp is
blinking quickly after shooting, the picture you just took is being
stored. Wait until the lamps go off to take another picture.
• If the memory gauge is fully lit, you cannot take any pictures. Wait a
few seconds until the memory gauge goes off to take another picture.
“Memory gauge” ( p.9)
• The monitor is used for checking the image composition. Camera
shake, the correct focus and exposure condition of the recorded
picture should be checked by the close-up playback. “Close-up
playback” ( p.62)
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Taking still pictures
• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is
pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out
blurred.
• Never open the card cover, remove the batteries or disconnect the
AC adapter while the orange lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy
stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor
Viewfinder Monitor
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Advantages
Disadvantages
Tips
Camera shake does not
occur easily and subjects
can be seen clearly even in
bright places. Little battery
power is used.
When close to a subject,
the image in the viewfinder
is a little different from the
picture that the camera
actually records.
Use the viewfinder for
general snapshots
(landscape pictures, casual
shots, etc.) or when taking
several pictures in a row
(approx. 0.5 m/1.6 ft - ).
You can check the picture
area that the camera
actually records more
accurately.
Camera shake can occur
easily and subjects may be
difficult to see in bright/dark
places. The monitor uses
more battery power than
the viewfinder.
Use the monitor when you
need to know the exact
area the camera records, or
when you want to shoot a
close subject such as a
close-up portrait or flower
∞
(approx. 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft
- 1.6 ft).
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• The camera records a wider area than the image in the
viewfinder.
• As you get closer to the subject, the actual image
recorded becomes lower than the one in the viewfinder
(see left).
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)
When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and
you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on
another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture
as explained below.
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
Look into the viewfinder and
2
position the AF target mark on the
subject.
When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or
a fast-moving subject, point the camera at
an object about the same distance away
as the subject.
Half-press the shutter button until the green
3
lamp on the right of the viewfinder illuminates
steady.
The focus and exposure are locked when the green
lamp lights up.
Keeping the shutter button pressed
4
halfway, recompose your shot in the
viewfinder.
Green lamp
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Press the shutter button fully.
5
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If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock)
• When the camera is too close to the subject, the green lamp blinks. If
this happens, use the macro mode.
mode)” ( p.40)
• While the green lamp is blinking, the subject cannot be brought into
focus. Remove your finger from the shutter button, re-position your
subject and half-press the shutter button again. “If correct focus
cannot be obtained (Focus lock)” ( p.33)
“Taking close-up pictures (Macro
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this
happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the
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intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the
camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway,
then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button
half-pressed and take the picture.
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 up,
but the subject
cannot be brought
into focus.
Subject with
low contrast
Subjects at
different
distances
Subject with an
extremely bright
area in the
center of the
frame
Fast-moving
subject
Subject without
vertical lines
The subject to be
focused on is not
in the center of
the frame
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Recording movies
You can record movies with this camera. Recorded movies can be played
back or stored separately as still pictures using the index function. “Creating
an index”
1
2
3
4
( p.79)
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
Open the lens barrier. Press .
Press to select DRIVE.
Press to select , then
press .
Movie recording is set and the menu is
closed.
The total recordable time depending on
the card memory capacity and the
mark are displayed on the monitor.
Record the movie while observing
your subject on the monitor.
Press the shutter button fully to start
recording. When you press the shutter
button, the number of seconds remaining
for one record is displayed. Press the
shutter button fully again to stop
recording.
CANCEL
Seconds remaining
DRIVE
SELECt
GO
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Recording movies
To cancel movie mode
Press .
The monitor turns off and the movie mode is canceled.
• The movie mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving
the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
• During movie recording, the flash and optical zoom are disabled. To
make a magnified recording, set the digital zoom function to ON.
“Using the digital zoom” ( p.38)”
• It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.
• The seconds remaining varies depending on the record mode and
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the amount of space available on the card.
• You cannot record movies with sound.
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Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)
Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification using the
optical zoom (equivalent to 38 mm -114 mm on a 35 mm camera). By
combining the 3x optical zoom with the 2.5x digital zoom, you can obtain
zoom magnification of approximately 7.5x (equivalent to 38 mm - 285 mm on
a 35 mm camera). When the record mode is set to SQ2, the 5x digital zoom
is available.
Using the optical zoom
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
Slide the zoom lever while looking in the
2
viewfinder.
Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in,
and toward to zoom out.
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Take the picture while looking in the viewfinder.
3
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Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)
Using the digital zoom
To use the digital zoom, set the digital zoom to ON in the menu.
The maximum magnification varies on the record mode setting.
When the record mode is set to SQ1, HQ or SHQ : 2.5x
When the record mode is set to SQ2 : 5x
“Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)” ( p.53)
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
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Press to select MODE MENU.
2
CAMERA
Press to select the CAMERA
3
tab, then press .
Press to select DIGITAL
4
ZOOM, then press .
Press to select ON, then
5
press .
The digital zoom is set.
To close the menu, press .
DIGItAL ZOOM
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
CARDSEt PIC
MEtERING
MEtERING
MEtERING
OFF
ON
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Slide the zoom lever toward .
16
6
The zoom indicator is displayed.
• The white section of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If
the digital zoom is set to ON, a red section appears on the zoom
indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital
zoom is enabled.
• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
• Camera shake is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera shake.
• Turning the monitor off cancels the digital zoom. However, when the
digital zoom is set to ON, you can use the digital zoom again next
time you turn the monitor on.
Zooming in on a subject (Optical zoom/Digital zoom)
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The bar moves on the zoom
indicator according to the
zoom magnification.
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Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)
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The macro mode allows you to shoot a subject at a distance of 0.2 - 0.5 m/
0.7 - 1.6 ft.
Normal shooting With the macro mode
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Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
Press .
2
The monitor turns on and the current
macro setting is displayed.
Press while the current macro
3
setting is displayed.
The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is
pressed. When the macro mode is selected, the macro mode indicator
is displayed.
Take the picture while observing
4
your subject on the monitor.
To cancel macro mode, press
repeatedly until OFF appears. The
macro mode indicator disappears.
16
ON
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Taking close-up pictures (Macro mode)
The macro mode is canceled when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving
the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
• In the macro mode, keep a minimum distance of 0.2 m - 0.5 m/0.7 ft.
- 1.6 ft. between the camera and the subject. When the camera is too
close to the subject, the green lamp blinks.
• If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be conspicuous
and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
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Using the flash
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In the auto-flash mode (factory default setting), the flash is designed to fire
automatically when shooting under low light or against strong backlight, but
you can change the flash mode to suit different shooting situations. Select the
flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to
achieve.
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode.
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Press .
2
The current flash setting is displayed.
AUtO
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Press while the current flash
3
setting is displayed.
Each time you press , the flash mode is
switched in the following sequence:
AUTO - - - - -
.
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Take the picture.
4
• The flash working range is approximately 2.5 m/8.2 ft.
• The camera returns to the auto-flash mode (factory default setting)
when the lens barrier is closed.“Saving the settings (All Reset)”
( p.85)
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Using the flash
• While the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging. The shutter
button will not release when the flash is set to fire but the flash is
charging. Wait until the lamp goes off, then retry shooting.
• If you use the flash when shooting at a close distance, shadows may
be conspicuous and the correct exposure may not be achieved.
• In sequential shooting, panorama or movie mode, the flash is disabled.
Auto-flash (No indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject
in the viewfinder.
Red-eye reduction flash ( )
The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures.
The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting preflashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes
to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.
The subject’s eyes appear red.
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is
released, so do not move the camera and hold it firmly.
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at
the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical
characteristics may also limit effectiveness.
Fill-in flash ( )
The flash always fires every time the shutter button is released. This mode is
suitable when you need minimize shadows around the subject (such as the
shade of tree leaves on the subject’s face), in backlight conditions, or under
artificial light such as a fluorescent lamp.
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Using the flash
The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright
light.
Flash off ( )
The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations
where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when you want to
shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.
Night scene ( )
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Use this mode when shooting a subject against a night background. In this
mode, the flash is designed for slow shutter speeds, enabling the flash to
brighten the subject and the slow shutter speed to shoot the background,
ensuring both are exposed.
Night scene with red-eye reduction ( )
Use this mode when shooting a portrait against a night background to reduce
the red-eye phenomenon. In this mode, pre-flashes are emitted to counter the
red-eye phenomenon.
Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light
situations when the flash off, night scene or night scene with red-eye
reduction flash mode is set, the use of a tripod is recommended to
prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera shake. The orange
lamp lights up to warn of camera shake when the flash off mode is set
in low light situations, but you can take pictures. Note that a moving
subject will be blurred.
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Advanced shooting
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Using the self-timer
This function is useful for taking pictures with yourself included in the
photograph. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
Open the lens barrier.
1
The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
Press .
2
The monitor turns on and the current selftimer setting is displayed.
ON
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Press while the current self-timer setting is displayed.
3
The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is
pressed.
Press the shutter button fully.
4
The self-timer lamp lights up for
approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for 2 seconds with
beep sound, the picture is taken.
Self-timer lamp
• The self-timer mode is canceled automatically after taking one picture
or when the lens barrier is closed even if All Reset is set to OFF.
• To cancel shooting after the shutter button has been pressed, press
.
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Shooting pictures sequentially (Sequential shooting)
This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures by pressing
and holding the shutter button (over 5 pictures at 1.1 frames per second in
HQ mode). As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential
shots, you are recommended to use this mode when taking a moving subject.
You can also erase the unwanted shots afterwards. “Single-frame erase”
( p.69)
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select DRIVE.
2
Press to select , then
3
press .
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Sequential shooting is set and the menu is
closed.
DRIVE
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CANCEL
Take the pictures.
4
Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take
pictures in sequence until you release the button.
• The sequential shooting mode is canceled when the lens barrier is
closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
• During sequential shooting, the flash is displayed.
• Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is
decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera shake.
• The number of pictures that can be shot in succession and the
sequential shooting speed vary depending on the subject, the record
mode, and the amount of space available on the card.
It takes longer than usual to store pictures after sequential shooting.
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GO
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)
This function allows you to make fine changes to the automatic exposure
setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that
the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the
brightness in the range of ±2.0 in 0.5 steps.
Often white subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural
colors. Adjusting towards [ + ] makes these subjects closer to their real
shades. For the same reason, adjust towards [ - ] when shooting black
subjects.
−2.0 ±0 +2.0
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the CAMERA
3
tab, then press .
Press to select , then
4
press .
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation)
Press to select the exposure
5
compensation value.
Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image
or a [ - ] value to darken the image.
The exposure compensation value is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
Take the picture.
6
• The exposure compensation value returns to ±0 (factory default
setting) when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All
Reset)” ( p.85)
• When you adjust the exposure while observing the subject on the
monitor, the brightness of the image displayed also changes.
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However, the variation may be less noticeable when the subject is
dark. In this case, play back the recorded picture to confirm that the
exposure is satisfactory.
• If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from
the intended brightness (exposure).
• Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings
of the subject are extremely bright or dark.
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
+
1.5
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)
In a backlight situation, your subject may appear dark if the picture is taken
with the normal metering value (Digital ESP metering). In this case, by
changing the metering area to the center of the viewfinder (Spot metering), a
subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.
Metering settings
ESP (Digital EPS) : Meters the center of the viewfinder and the area around it
(Spot metering) : Meters only the center of the viewfinder to obtain the
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the CAMERA
3
tab and press .
Press to select METERING,
4
then press .
separately to obtain the optimum exposure. (No indication
is displayed on the monitor.)
appropriate exposure for the subject.
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
CAMERA
DIGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
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Selecting the metering area (Spot metering)
Press to select .
5
Spot metering is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
Take the picture while positioning
6
the AF target mark on your subject in the viewfinder.
The camera returns to ESP (factory default setting) when the lens
barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
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CAMERA
DEGItAL ZOOM
MEtERING
CARDSEt PIC
ESP
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Adjusting the color tone (White balance)
Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,
when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white
paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By
setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
White balance settings
AUTO : The white balance is adjusted automatically so that
(Sunlight) : For natural colors under a clear sky.
(Overcast) : For natural colors under a cloudy sky.
(Tungsten) : For natural colors under tungsten lighting.
(Fluorescent) : For natural colors under fluorescent lighting.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the PICTURE
3
tab, then press .
Press .
4
colors look natural. (No indication is displayed on the
monitor.)
WB
CAM
PICtURE
CARDSEt
WB
CAM
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PICtURE
CARDSEt
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Adjusting the color tone (White balance)
Press to select one of the
5
white balance modes: AUTO, ,
, or .
The white balance is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
Take the picture.
6
• The white balance setting returns to AUTO (factory default setting)
when the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)”
( p.85)
• If you want a color tone that resembles what you see under tungsten
lighting, set the white balance mode to
CAM
PICtURE
CARDSEt
.
WB
AUtO
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• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.
• After setting a white balance mode other than AUTO, play back the
picture and check the colors on the monitor.
• When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO,
colors may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors
you see on the monitor.
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a
computer, website editing, etc.).
Still picture record modes
Record mode Description
• Use this mode when you
want to print out an image
with high quality or on
large paper such as A4
SHQ
(Super High
Quality)
HQ
(High Quality)
SQ
(Standard
Quality)
(8.3" × 11.7"/21 cm × 29.7
cm), or you want to
process images on a PC.
• The image quality is
higher, but the number of
storable images is fewer. It
takes longer to store the
images.
• Use this mode when you
want to edit images on a
PC or print them out on
postcard size paper.
• This mode is the factory
default setting.
• Use this mode when you
want to attach images to
e-mail or simply view them
on a PC.
• This is the standard quality
mode, and the number of
storable images is
increased.
Resolution
(No. of pixels)
1600 × 1200
pixels*
1600 × 1200
pixels*
1024× 768
pixels* in SQ1
mode
640 × 480
pixels* in SQ2
mode
Quality File size
More clear Larger
Normal Smaller
Advanced shooting
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Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
Movie record modes
Record mode Description
HQ
(High Quality)
SQ
(Standard
Quality)
* Pixels are the unit used to express the resolution. “Relation between the record mode
and the resolution” ( p.55)
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
Advanced shooting
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select .
2
Press to select one of the
3
You can record continuously
for 15 seconds at a time.
You can record continuously
for 60 seconds at a time.
record modes, then press .
The record modes for still pictures are
SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2; and for movies
are HQ and SQ.
The record mode is set and the menu is
closed.
Resolution
(No. of pixels)
320 × 240
pixels*
160 × 120
pixels*
SHQ 1600*1200
HQ 1600*1200
SQ1 1024*768
SQ2 640*480
CANCELGOSELECt
Still picture record modes
Quality File size
More clear Larger
Normal Smaller
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Take the picture.
4
• The record mode setting returns to HQ (factory default setting) when
• Even if you change the movie record mode, the still picture record
the lens barrier is closed. “Saving the settings (All Reset)” ( p.85)
mode remains the same.
Selecting the image quality and size (Record mode)
Relation between the record mode and the resolution
Resolution
The number of pixels (vertical × horizontal) used when saving an image. If the
image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended
so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file
size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will
be fewer.
Resolution and picture size on a computer screen
When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For
instance, a picture taken in 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the
screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1024 × 768.
However, if the monitor setting is over 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the
picture only takes up part of the screen.
Numbers of pictures you can shoot
The table below is the approximate number of storable pictures.
No. of still pictures
Record mode
SmartMedia capacity
8 MB 5 16 29 49
16 MB 11 33 58 99
32 MB 22 66 117 199
64 MB 45 132 234 398
128 MB 91 266 469 798
SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2
Advanced shooting
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Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with the provided Olympus
CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia card. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this
feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping
edges into a single panoramic picture, using the provided CAMEDIA Master
software.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select FUNCTION.
2
Press to select PANORAMA,
3
then press .
Advanced shooting
The panorama mode is set and the
monitor turns on automatically.
Press the arrow pad to select the
4
direction that you want to connect
pictures.
: Connects the pictures from left to
right.
: Connects the pictures from right to
left.
: Connects the pictures from bottom
to top.
: Connects the pictures from top to
bottom.
FUNCtION
2IN1
PANORAMA
GO
SELECtCANCEL
Connects a series of
pictures from left to right.
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Panorama shooting
Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take
5
your pictures.
Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
Compose your shots so that they overlap to from one picture.
When you try to take more than 10
pictures, the mark is displayed.
Press to finish panorama shooting.
6
The panorama mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens
barrier is closed.
• The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand
SmartMedia cards.
• Exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select
an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.
• Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you take too many
panorama pictures in HQ/SHQ mode. You are recommended to use
SQ1/SQ2 mode for panorama shooting.
• During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting and selftimer functions are disabled.
• The camera itself cannot edit panorama pictures. To connect each
picture, the CAMEDIA Master software is necessary.
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Taking two-in-one pictures
This function allows you to combine two pictures
taken in succession and store them as a single
picture.
Display the top menu in the shooting
1
mode.
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select FUNCTION.
2
Advanced shooting
Press to select 2 IN 1, then
3
press .
The two-in-one picture mode is set and
the monitor turns on automatically.
Take the first shot while observing
4
your subject on the monitor.
The subject is positioned on the left.
Picture when played back
FUNCtION
2IN1
PANORAMA
CANCELGOSELECt
1'st
16
HQ
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Take the second shot in succession.
5
The subject is positioned on the right.
Taking two-in-one pictures
2'nd
16
Picture when shooting
• The two-in-one picture mode is canceled when is pressed or the
lens barrier is closed.
• During two-in-one picture shooting, the sequential shooting and selftimer functions are disabled.
• Press to cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot
has been taken. The first picture will not be stored.
HQ
Advanced shooting
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Taking a picture of yourself (Self-portrait shooting)
To enable you to hold the camera at arm’s
length and take a picture of yourself, the
camera automatically selects the optimal
settings for self-portrait shooting.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select FUNCTION.
2
Advanced shooting
Press to select , then
3
press .
Self-portrait mode is set and the camera
returns to the shooting mode.
Take the picture.
4
The zoom position is automatically set to wide.
• The self-portrait mode is canceled when is pressed or the lens
barrier is closed.
• During the self-portrait shooting, the sequential shooting and digital
zoom are disabled.
FUNCtION
2IN1
PANORAMA
SELECtCANCEL
GO
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Playback
Playing back still pictures
You can play back pictures one by one on the monitor.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on and displays the last
picture taken. (Single-frame playback)
Press .
2
Jumps to the picture 10
frames behind.
Playback
Displays the previous
picture.
Press to cancel playback.
3
The monitor and camera turn off.
When the camera turns on, the monitor may light for an instant and
show a picture after a while.
Displays the next
picture.
Jumps to the picture
10 frames ahead.
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Playing back still pictures
Quick View (Double-click playback)
This function lets you play back pictures during shooting with the lens barrier
open. It is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume
shooting quickly.
Press twice quickly (double-click) in the shooting mode.
1
The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the
last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)
Press shutter gently (halfway).
2
The camera returns to the shooting mode and you can resume
shooting.
Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in
Quick View.
Close-up playback
Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 times. This
function is useful when you want to check the details of a picture.
Playback
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.
Press to select the picture you want to enlarge.
Press the zoom lever toward .
2
The picture is magnified 1.5 times. The
magnification increases each time the
zoom lever is pressed.
To return the picture to the original size
(1x), press the zoom lever toward .
By pressing
3
enlarged picture is displayed, you can scroll the picture in the
desired direction, enabling you to view a different section.
The close-up playback function is not available for movies.
while the
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Playing back still pictures
Index display
This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor.
It is useful for quickly finding the picture you want to view. The number of
pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. “Selecting the number of pictures”
( p.64)
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame
playback)
Press the zoom lever toward to
2
enter the index display mode.
Use the arrow pad to select a frame.
3
The selected picture is highlighted in the
green frame.
: Moves to the previous frame.
: Moves to the next frame.
: Jumps to the previous index
display (the frames before the top
left frame).
: Jumps to the next index display (the frames following the
bottom right frame).
Playback
To return to single-frame playback,
4
press the zoom lever toward .
The picture highlighted in the green frame
is displayed in the single-frame playback
mode.
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Playing back still pictures
Selecting the number of pictures
This function lets you change the number of pictures, 4, 9 or 16, in an index
display.
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP
3
tab, then press .
Playback
Press to select , then
4
press .
Press to select 4, 9 or 16.
5
The number of pictures in the index
display is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
ALL RESEt
PLAYEDItCARD
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
PLAYEDItCARD
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
PLAYEDItCARD
SEt
4
9
16
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Playing back still pictures
Slide-show
This function automatically displays pictures one after another, as if you are
watching a slide-show. It is useful when you want to view the pictures you
have taken in order.
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select and the
2
slide-show starts.
Each picture is displayed for 3 seconds,
then the display automatically changes to
the next picture.
Press to cancel the slide-show
3
and return to the playback mode.
When you display the top menu while showing a movie, MOVIE
PLAYBACK will be displayed instead of . To run a slide-show,
display a still picture first.
Playback
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Playing back still pictures
Playing back pictures on a TV
You can play back pictures on a TV screen with the provided Video cable.
Make sure that the camera and
1
the TV are turned off, then
connect the Video cable to the
VIDEO OUT jack on the camera
and to the video input terminal
on the TV.
Turn the TV on and switch to the video input.
2
For details on switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction
manual.
Playback
Press .
3
The camera turns on in the playback mode, and the last picture taken
is displayed on the TV screen.
You can select the pictures you want to see using the arrow pad.
The close-up playback, index display and slide-show functions can
also be used on a TV screen.
• The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the Video cable is
connected to the camera.
• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when using
the camera with a TV.
• The picture may appear off-center on the TV screen. This is due to
the TV's adjustment settings. This is not a camera malfunction.
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Be sure to use the provided Video cable to connect the camera to the
TV.
Playing back movies
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press
2
3
4
5
desired picture with a indicator,
then press .
The top menu is displayed.
Press to select MOVIE PLAYBACK.
The movie is played back after the orange lamp on the right of the
viewfinder blinks and the movie data is downloaded to the camera.
When the movie reaches the end, the display returns automatically to
the beginning of the movie.
Press .
The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is
displayed.
PLAYBACK :Plays back the entire movie again.
FRAME BY FRAME :Plays back the movie manually one frame at a
EXIT : Leaves the movie playback mode.
Press to select the desired operation, then press .
to display the
MOVIE PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
FRAME BY FRAME
EXIt
SELECt
time.
Playback
GO
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Playing back movies
Operations when FRAME BY FRAME is selected
: Displays the first frame of the movie.
: Displays the last frame of the movie.
: Displays the next frame. The movie can be displayed
continuously by holding the button down.
: Displays the previous frame. The movie can be displayed
continuously in reverse by holding the button down.
Playback
: Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu.
To play back another movie, exit the movie playback mode by selecting
EXIT on the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu. Then display the desired
picture with a indicator and select MOVIE PLAYBACK again on
the top menu.
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Erasing pictures
Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at
or all the pictures in the card.
• Erasure is not possible if the picture you want to erase is protected or
a write-protect seal is attached to the card. Before erasing, unprotect
the picture or remove the write-protect seal from the card.
• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before
erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep.
“Protecting pictures (Protect)” ( p.72)
Single-frame erase
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to erase.
2
“Playing back still pictures” ( p.61)
Press .
3
The top menu is displayed.
Press to select ERASE.
4
Playback
Press to select YES, then
5
press .
The picture is erased and the menu is
closed.
INFO
SELECt
MODE MENU
ERASE
ERASE
YES
NO
GO
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Erasing pictures
All-frame erase
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the CARD
3
tab, then press .
Press .
4
Playback
Press to select
5
ALL ERASE, then press .
Note that selecting FORMAT will
erase all existing data.
CARD SEtUP
PLAYSEt EDIt
CARD
CARD SEtUP
PLAYSEt EDIt
CARD
CARD SEtUP
ALL ERASE
FORMAt
CANCELGOSELECt
70
Press to select YES, then press
6
.
All the pictures are erased.
Erasing pictures
ALL ERASE
CAUtION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECt
GO
Playback
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Protecting pictures (Protect)
You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally
erasing them.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to protect.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the PLAY
4
tab, then press .
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
Playback
Press to select , then
5
press .
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
Press to select ON.
6
The selected picture is protected.
To close the menu, press twice.
PLAY
OFF
ON
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CARDSEt EDIt
Protecting pictures (Protect)
• The indicator is displayed at
the top right of the protected picture.
• Protection on each picture remains even when the camera is turned
off.
• Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame
erase function, but they can be all erased with the format function.
• Protection cannot be applied to pictures stored on a card with a writeprotect seal.
Playback
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Editing still pictures
Creating black and white pictures
This function enables you to turn the selected picture into a black and white
picture.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to turn into a black
2
and white picture.
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
Press to select
5
BLACK & WHITE, then press .
Playback
Press to select
6
BLACK & WHITE, then press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of creating, the camera returns
to the playback mode. The black and
white picture is stored as a separate
picture from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
BLACK & WHItE
PLAYCARDSEt
SEPIA
EDIt
BLACK & WHItE
BLACK & WHItE
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
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• You cannot create black and white movies.
• You cannot create black and white pictures from pictures stored on a
card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot create a black and white picture if there is insufficient
memory space on the card.
Editing still pictures
Creating sepia-toned pictures
This function enables you to turn the selected picture into sepia tones.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to turn into a sepia-
2
toned picture.
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
Press to select SEPIA, then
5
press .
Press to select SEPIA, then
6
press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of creating, the camera returns
to the playback mode. The sepia-toned
picture is stored as a separate picture
from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
BLACK & WHItE
PLAYCARDSEt
SEPIA
EDIt
SEPIA
SEPIA
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
Playback
• You cannot create sepia-toned movies.
• You cannot create sepia-toned pictures from pictures stored on a
card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot create a sepia-toned picture if there is insufficient
memory space on the card.
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Editing still pictures
Resizing pictures
This function enables you to change the file size of the selected picture to 640
× 480 or 320 × 240 and store it separately as a new picture. Use this function
when you want to reduce the volume of image data, such as when attaching
a picture to e-mail.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to resize.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
Playback
Press to select , then
5
press .
Press to select one of the
6
following sizes, 640 ×××× 480 or 320 ××××
240, then press .
After a bar is displayed to show the
progress of resizing, the camera returns to
the playback mode.
The resized picture is stored as a
separate picture from the original one.
To cancel editing mode, select CANCEL and press .
BLACK & WHItE
PLAYCARDSEt
SEPIA
EDIt
EXIt
640*480
320*240
CANCEL
SELECt
GO
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Editing still pictures
• You cannot resize movies or images that have been edited on a PC.
• If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480 or smaller, you cannot
select 640 × 480 on the menu.
• If the size of the selected picture is 320 × 240, you cannot select
on the menu.
• You cannot resize pictures stored on a card with a write-protect seal.
• You cannot resize pictures if there is insufficient memory space on
the card.
Rotating pictures
Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. In
this case, you can use this function to display the picture vertically. You can
rotate the selected picture 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select the picture you want to rotate.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the PLAY
4
tab, then press .
Press to select , then
5
press .
Playback
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
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Editing still pictures
Press to select +90° or -90°,
6
then press .
The picture is rotated, and displayed
vertically.
To close the menu, press twice.
+90° : clockwise
-90° : counterclockwise
• You cannot rotate movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC or
protected pictures.
• You cannot rotate pictures stored on a card with a write-protect seal.
Playback
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
+90@
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Editing movies
Creating an index
The 9 frames extracted from the movie is displayed as an index to show the
movie at a glance without playback. Indexes can be stored on the card as still
pictures.
Press with the lens barrier closed.
1
The monitor turns on.
Press to select a picture with the indicator.
2
Press , then press .
3
The mode menu is displayed.
Press to select the EDIT tab,
4
then press .
PLAYCARDSEt
INDEX
Press to select INDEX, then
5
press .
EDIt
PLAYCARDSEt
EDIt
Playback
INDEX
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Editing movies
Press to select INDEX, then
6
press .
The 9 frames extracted from the movie
appear as an index display, then the
camera returns to the playback mode. The
index picture is stored as a new picture.
To cancel the index function, select
CANCEL and press .
The index image is stored as a still picture in a different record mode
from the original picture.
Record mode when the movie is
shot
HQ SQ1 (1024 × 768 pixels)
SQ SQ2 (640 × 480 pixels)
• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out
varies depending on the recording time of the movie.
Playback
• An index consists of 9 frames.
• You cannot create an index from movies stored on a card with a
write-protect seal.
• You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on
the card.
INDEX
INDEX
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
Record mode when stored as an
index
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Camera settings
Turning the beep sound off (Beep sound)
You can turn the volume of the beep sound used for button operations or
warnings to OFF.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP
3
tab, then press .
Press to select , then
4
press .
Press to select OFF.
5
The beep sound turns off.
To close the menu, press twice.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
OFF
ON
Camera settings
• The beep sound setting remains even when the lens barrier is closed.
• The beep sound can also be turned on and off from the playback
mode.
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Formatting (Card setup)
This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive
data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted
on a PC, you must format them with this camera.
All existing data, including protected data is erased when the card is
formatted. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored, so make sure
that you do not erase important data.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select CARD tab,
3
then press .
Press .
4
Camera settings
Press to select YES, then
5
press .
Formatting is executed.
CARD SEtUP
CAM
PIC
CARD
SEt
FORMAt
CAUtION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECt
GO
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Formatting (Card setup)
Formatting can also be executed from the playback mode.
• Never open the card cover or remove the batteries during formatting
as this may cause malfunction of the card.
• Never connect or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting as this
may cause malfunction of the card.
• Cards with a write-protect seal cannot be formatted. Remove the seal
before formatting the card. Do not reuse the removed seal.
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Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View)
You can view the picture you have just taken on the monitor for 3 seconds
while it is being recorded.
Rec View settings
ON : The picture being recorded is displayed on the monitor. This is useful for a brief
check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during
Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.
OFF : The picture just taken is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for
your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
3
Press to select REC VIEW,
4
then press .
Camera settings
Press to select ON.
5
Rec View is set.
To close the menu, press twice.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
OFF
ON
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• The Rec View setting remains even when the lens barrier is closed.
• During sequential shooting, Rec View is disabled.
Saving the settings (All Reset)
This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current
settings when the power is turned off. For setting to be saved, see “Functions
that All Reset affects” ( p.86).
All Reset settings
ON : All settings are returned to the factory default settings when the power is turned off.
OFF : The settings made just before the power is turned off are saved.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP
3
tab, then press .
Press to select ALL RESET,
4
then press .
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
Press to select OFF.
5
To close the menu, press twice.
• The settings in the SETUP menu remain even when the power is
turned off.
• All Reset can also be set from the playback mode.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
Camera settings
OFF
ON
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Saving the settings (All Reset)
Functions that All Reset affects
Function Factory default setting
Monitor OFF p.17
DRIVE Single-frame shooting (for still pictures) p.30
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF (1x) p.38
FLASH AUTO p.42
±0p.47
METERING ESP p.49
WB AUTO p.51
HQ (1600 × 1200 pixels) p.53
OFF p.40
Camera settings
Ref. Page
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Displaying shooting information
This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for
3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information that can be
displayed, see “Monitor indications” ( p.8).
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Pressing displays the full amount of shooting information
2
on the monitor (ON).
To turn INFO off, press to bring up the top menu and press .
When INFO is OFF When INFO is ON
• , and are displayed regardless of whether INFO is set
to ON or OFF.
• The file number when using a printing service other than DPOF is
displayed when INFO is set to ON. “How to print pictures” ( p.90)
Camera settings
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Adjusting the monitor brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the monitor according to the surrounding
conditions to make it easier to see.
Display the top menu in the shooting mode.
1
• Open the lens barrier.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the SETUP tab, then press .
3
Press to select , then
4
press .
Press to adjust the
5
brightness while observing the
monitor.
Camera settings
Pressing brightens the monitor, and
pressing darkens it.
Press .
6
The monitor brightness is set.
To close the menu, press again.
ALL RESEt
CAM
PICCARD
REC VIEW
SEtUP
ADJUSt
GO
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• The monitor brightness setting remains even when the lens barrier is
closed.
• The monitor brightness can also be set from the playback mode.
Pixel Mapping
The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check a CCD and image
processing circuit automatically.
It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a
year is recommended. Wait a few minutes after the monitor is used or
continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel
Mapping function.
While pressing and at the
1
same time, open the lens barrier.
Hold the buttons until the lens extends
and the monitor turns on.
Press to select START, then
2
press .
A progress bar appears during Pixel
Mapping. When Pixel Mapping is finished,
the camera returns to the shooting mode.
When 10 seconds have passed with the PIXEL MAPPING screen
displayed, the camera automatically returns to the shooting mode.
PIXEL MAPPING
StARt
CANCEL
SELECt
GO
Camera settings
• Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while Pixel
Mapping is in progress as this may cause a malfunction.
• If the power is turned off during Pixel Mapping, start again from
Step 1.
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Print settings
How to print pictures
Several different printing options are available when you want to print out
pictures.
Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF or printing on a
DPOF compatible printer
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (number of prints, date
printed on pictures, etc.) with the pictures stored on the card.
What is DPOF?
DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format used to record
automatic print information from cameras.
By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed
easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOFcompatible printer.
Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or
P-200 digital printer
If you insert a card containing the print reservation data into the printer,
printing is possible without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s
instructions.
Transferring pictures to a PC and printing them from a
printer connected to the PC
Print settings
If you have installed software for displaying JPEG pictures on your PC
(internet browser, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.), you can print out pictures
on a printer connected to the PC. (Printing is also possible using CAMEDIA
Master software.) Check your software before printing. For details, refer to the
application software’s instructions.
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How to print pictures
• Pictures taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or
at a photo lab that supports the Design rule for Camera File system/
DCF.
• If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous
reservations.
• This camera cannot be directly connected to printers such as the
Olympus P-300 digital printer.
• Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
• If you are printing using the P-330N(E), only the first 999 pictures can
be printed.
• Print reservation may take considerable time in some cases.
Print settings
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Making a print reservation on the card
By specifying the desired number of prints of each picture on the card and
whether or not the date and time are to be printed, you can print out the
desired pictures according to the print reservation data with a DPOFcompatible printer or at a DPOF photo lab.
• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this
camera. Make changes using the original device.
• Print reservation may take considerable time in some cases.
• Print reservation cannot be performed when using a card with a writeprotect seal.
• Movies cannot be printed.
Display the top menu in the playback mode.
1
• Press with the lens barrier closed.
•Press .
Press to select MODE MENU.
2
Press to select the PLAY
3
tab, then press .
PLAY
Press to select , then
4
press .
Print settings
CARDSEt EDIt
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Making a print reservation on the card
Confirm the print reservation data
If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER
SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice of resetting the data or
keeping it. If there is no print reservation data, this screen does not appear
and you can proceed to the next operation. “Select single-frame or all-frame
reservation” ( p.93)
Press to select whether to
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reset or keep the reservation data,
then press .
Selecting RESET clears all previous
reservations.
The PRINT ORDER screen is
displayed.
PRINt ORDER SEttING
PRINt ORDERED
RESEt
KEEP
SELECt
EXIt
GO
Select single-frame or all-frame reservation
Select whether you want to specify the number of prints for a selected frame,
or if you want one print of all the frames.
Press to select (single-
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frame reservation) or (all-frame
PRINt ORDER
reservation), then press .
If you select , one print is set for each
of the frames and the display moves to the
date/time print setting. “Set the date/time
printing data” ( p.95)
If you select , proceed to “Set the number of prints (only for singleframe reservation)” ( p.94).
EXItGOSELECt
Print settings
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Making a print reservation on the card
Set the number of prints (only for single-frame reservation)
Display the frame to be printed and set the desired number of prints.
Press to display the frame to
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be printed.
If print reservation data has already been
stored, the number of prints already set
appears.
SELECt
Press to set the number of
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prints.
: Increases the number.
: Decreases the number.
The maximum number of prints you can
set is 10. If you set 0, no print reservation
is made.
Press to proceed to the next frame and press to reset the print
reservation of the previous frame.
Press after completing all print reservations.
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If print reservation data has already been stored, the reservation data
for that frame is also stored.
The screen is displayed.
Print settings
SELECt
GO
GO
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Making a print reservation on the card
Set the date/time printing data
You can include the shooting date or time on the print.
Press to select NO, DATE or
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TIME, then press .
The PRINT ORDER screen is
displayed.
NO : The pictures are printed without
the date and time.
DATE :All the pictures are printed with the
shooting date.
TIME : All the pictures are printed with the shooting time.
• If there is insufficient space available on the card, a warning message
appears and the menu is closed.
• Press to return to the PRINT ORDER screen.
EXItGOSELECt
NO
DAtE
tIME
Confirm the reservation data
Check the number of ordered frames, the total number of prints, and the date/
time printing data.
Press to select SAVE, then
11
press .
The print reservation data is stored on the
card and the menu is closed.
Selecting CANCEL clears all the
reservations.
PRINt ORDER
PRINt ORDERED
10 (16) DAtE
SAVE
CANCEL
EXItGOSELECt
Print settings
Press to return to the screen.
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Troubleshooting
Error codes
Monitor Possible cause Corrective action
Troubleshooting
NO CARD
CARD ERROR
WRItE-PROtECt
CARD FULL
NO PICtURE
PICtURE ERROR
The card is not inserted, or
it cannot be recognized.
Cannot record, play back
or erase pictures on this
card.
Writing to the card is
prohibited.
There is no empty space
on the card, so no more
pictures can be taken.
There is no empty space
on the card, so it cannot
record new information
such as print reservation
data and other functions.
There are no pictures on
the card.
The selected picture
cannot be played back on
this camera.
Insert a card, or reinsert the card
correctly.
Wipe the gold contacts with a piece of
cleaning paper (commercially
available) and insert the card again. If
the problem is still not corrected,
format the card. If the card cannot be
formatted, this card cannot be used.
If you are taking pictures, remove the
write-protect seal at tached to the card.
For more details, refer to the provided
instruction manual for the card.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
The card contains no pictures. Record
pictures.
Use image processing software on a
PC to view it. If that cannot be done,
the image file is partially damaged.
The card cover is open. Close the card cover.
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CARD-COVER OPEN
Error codes
CARD SEtUP
SELECt
POWER OFF
The card is not formatted. Format the card.
FORMAt
GO
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Troubleshooting
If an operation does not work
The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The power is off. Open the lens barrier to turn on the camera. p.17
The batteries are
loaded incorrectly.
The batteries are
exhausted.
The batteries are
temporarily unable to
function because of the
cold.
The camera is in the
sleep mode.
There is condensation*
inside the camera.
The camera is
connected to a PC.
*Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The lens barrier is
closed.
The power is off. Open the lens barrier. p.17
The flash has not
finished charging.
The movie just taken is
being written to the
card.
Troubleshooting
The card is full. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new card.
Reload the batteries correctly. p.11
Replace the batteries with new ones. p.11
The batteries may be too cold. Warm them
before using them.
Operate the camera (press the shutter button or
the zoom lever).
Wait until the camera dries before turning it on
again.
The camera will not operate while it is connected
to a PC.
turns to droplets of water.
Open the lens barrier. p.30
Release your finger from the shutter button.
When the orange lamp stops bl inking, resume
shooting.
Release your finger from the shutter button.
When the orange lamp stops bl inking, resume
shooting.
Before erasing, download important images to a
PC.
–
p.17
–
–
p.42
p.9, 35
p.69, 82
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Troubleshooting
The batteries ran out of
power during shooting
or while the images
were being written to
the card. (Only the
battery check indicator
blinks.)
The memory gauge is
full.
A write-protect seal is
attached to the card.
There is a problem with
the card.
The flash does not fire.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The flash has not
popped up fully.
The flash is set to the
flash off mode.
The subject is
illuminated.
Sequential shooting or
movie mode is set.
Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in panorama mode. Close
The monitor is not clear.
Possible cause Corrective action Ref. Page
The brightness is not
adjusted properly.
The monitor is exposed
to direct sunlight.
Replace the batteries with new ones. If the
orange lamp is blinking, wait until it stops.
Wait until there is room in the memory gauge. p.9
Insert a new card or remove the write-protect
seal.
Refer to “Error codes”. p.96
Be careful not to press the flash down with yo ur
finger. Make sure it has popped up fully before
taking pictures.
Select a flash mode other than flash off. p.42
If you want the flash to fire, set the flash to fill-in
mode.
The flash does not fire in sequential shooting or
movie mode. Set in the DRIVE menu.
the lens barrier, then open it again.
Select in the mode menu and then adjust
the brightness.
Block the sunlight with your hand. –
p.9
p.14
p.42
p.42
p.35, 46
p.56
p.88
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