Olympus C3030 User Manual

PREPARATION
BASIC FUNCTIONS
MOVIE FUNCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL CAMERA

STORING DATA FOR PRINTING
PICTURES

USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER
CAMERA SETTINGS
MISCELLANEOUS

C-3030ZOOM

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

use.

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

camera before taking important photographs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR
MOISTURE.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use
your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum
performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this
manual for future reference.

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1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

6. Attachments — Attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer may be hazardous and/or cause damage to the product.
Do not use these attachments.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or rain.

8. Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable stand, tripod,
bracket, table, or cart. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a tripod,
stand, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.

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10. Grounding or Polarization — This product, when used with an optional
AC adapter, may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet.

11. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

12. Lightning — For added protection for this product when used with an
optional AC adapter during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.

13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

14. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.

15. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC adapter, unplug
this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
c) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this

indicates a need for service.

17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

18. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.

19. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

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Radio and Television Interference

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

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

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.
Only the Olympus RS-232C serial cable or Olympus USB cable should be
used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: C-3030ZOOM
Trade Name: OLYMPUS
Responsible party: Olympus America Inc.
Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157

Telephone number: 516-844-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

U.S.A.

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

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WARNING

• Keep the batteries away from children.

• If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

• Dispose of used lithium batteries promptly, in a safe manner that
complies with all applicable laws.

• The lithium battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if
mishandled.

• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or dispose of in
a fire.

• Before use, wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good
contact.

• Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery, and never short circuit
the (+) and (–) sides of the battery.

Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh
All other brand names and product names are registered.
The standards for camera file systems are the “Design Rule for Camera File
System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics Industry
Development Association (JEIDA).

™

is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

Legal and other notices

•All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.

•Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to
avoid errors, some may still occur. If you are in doubt about any points or
find mistakes or omissions, please contact us.

•No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for
personal use without the prior permission of Olympus.

•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages,
or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third
person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit.

•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages
or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by
erasing the picture data.

•Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

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FOR SAFE USE

Danger: Ignoring this Danger mark and operating this product

Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product

Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product

incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.

incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.

incorrectly may lead to injury.

BATTERY HANDLING

IGNORING THE WARNINGS BELOW MAY LEAD TO FLUID LEAK,
BATTERY HEAT GENERATION, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR BURNING.

DANGER

1. WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES, USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH

BATTERIES AND CHARGER.

2. DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR +/– TERMINALS

UPSIDE DOWN. DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY.

3. DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT

THEM TO THE CAMERA USING SOLDER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY
THAN INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL. IT MAY DESTROY THE
TERMINALS OR CAUSE BATTERY FLUID TO LEAK.

4. DO NOT CONNECT THE TERMINALS WITH METAL OR

CARRY/STORE BATTERIES WITH METALLIC NECKLACES OR
HAIRPINS.

5. DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO A POWER OUTLET

OR CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN A VEHICLE.

6. DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR HEAT THEM.

7. IF BATTERY FLUID GETS IN YOUR EYES, DO NOT RUB THEM.

WASH THE FLUID OUT WITH CLEAN WATER AND CONTACT A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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WARNING

1. DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER

OR SEA WATER.

2. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY

CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

• DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES.

• DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR EXPOSE TO HEAT.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE.

• DO NOT USE OLD AND NEW OR CHARGED AND UNCHARGED
BATTERIES, OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/
BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER.

• DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES.

• DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO
THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF THEIR BODY IS NOT COVERED BY
THE INSULATING SHEET OR IF THE SHEET IS TORN AS IT MAY
CAUSE FLUID LEAK, FIRE OR INJURY. DO NOT USE THESE
BATTERIES EVEN IF THEY ARE SOLD IN STORES.

3. IF NiMH BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED
TIME, STOP CHARGING.

4. DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK, CHANGE OF
COLOR/SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND.

5. STORE AND USE BATTERIES OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. IF A
CHILD SWALLOWS BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.

6. IF BATTERY FLUID GETS ON SKIN OR CLOTHES, SOAK IT WITH
CLEAN WATER AS IT MAY BURN THE SKIN.

7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA
OR INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN IT.

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CAUTION

1. OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL
CAMERAS ONLY. DO NOT USE THEM WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.

2. DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES.

3. DO NOT USE CHARGEABLE AND UNCHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR
BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/BRANDS MIXED
TOGETHER.

4 WHEN CHARGING NiMH BATTERIES, CHARGE ALL FOUR (OR TWO)

BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME.

5. CHARGE NiMH BATTERIES BEFORE USING THEM FOR THE FIRST
TIME OR AFTER NOT USING THEM FOR A LONG TIME.

6. KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A LONG
TIME, AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK OR HEAT GENERATION.

7. DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK, CHANGE OF
COLOR/SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND, AND TAKE
THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

8. DO NOT USE OR STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR
IN HOT TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A HOT VEHICLE OR IN FRONT
OF A HEATER.

9. DO NOT UNLOAD BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE
CAMERA FOR A LONG TIME AS THEY GET HOT.

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HANDLING

WARNING

1. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF
PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA’S
FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT’S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO
NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS
THAN THREE FEET.

2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN OR OTHER
EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES.

3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR
EXPLOSIVE GAS.

4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR
CHILDREN.

• THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK.

THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING.

• THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL

ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.

• THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND

CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES.

• THE CHILD MAY BE INJURED.

5. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. THIS
MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

6. DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING
OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT
CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED.

7. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT,
UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A
WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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CAUTION

1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING
FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO
AVOID BEING BURNED. (WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES, DO IT
OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS, AND DO NOT TOUCH
BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.) CONTACT YOUR NEAREST
OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS
HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND INJURY.

3. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY
GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

4. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A
FIRE.

CARE AND STORAGE

HANDLING

n Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to direct sunlight (e.g. a

beach in summer), excessive heat, humidity, extreme variations of
temperature and humidity, sand or dust, excessive moisture, or vibrations
(e.g. in a car).

n Do not use or store the camera near a heater, cooler, or humidifier, or near

a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials.

n Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks.
n Do not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight. This

will damage the lens.

n Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of time. This may cause

battery leakage and can lead to problems including the growth of mold in
the camera. Before using, press the Shutter release button to check
operation.

n Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod. Turn the tripod head

instead.

n Do not touch any of the camera’s internal parts.
n Do not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to

become excessively hot. Do not touch the flash when it is hot.

n Do not improperly open or modify the camera, as it may result in a shock or

injury.

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BATTERY HANDLING

n For the battery, use 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH

batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

n Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low

temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended.

n AA manganese batteries cannot be used.
n Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage, heat

generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to
load them correctly.

n The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold

temperatures. Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using
the camera in a cold environment. Batteries that are weak in cold
temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures.

n Sweat, oil, etc. can prevent a battery’s terminals from making

electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading the
battery.

n Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip. New

batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad.

n When using NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries, make sure to charge

them fully with the correct battery charger.

n Read instructions carefully before handling NiMH batteries or NiCd

batteries.

n NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating

sheet, as it may cause a fire or injury.

n Recommended Temperature when Using NiMH Batteries

Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: –4 ~ 86°F
(Usage outside this temperature range may limit battery performance or

shorten battery life. Unload batteries from the camera when not in use.)

Important

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

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

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CONTENTS

Important safety instructlons.......................................................2

For safe use............................................................................8

Care and storage..................................................................12

Battery handling....................................................................13

Main features............................................................................19

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PREPARATION......................................................21

Checking the contents..............................................................22

Names of parts.........................................................................24

Attaching the strap....................................................................27

Loading the batteries................................................................28

Using the AC adapter (optional)...............................................30

Inserting SmartMedia ...............................................................32

Adjusting the date and time......................................................34

Learning the basics ..................................................................36

Basic operating procedure....................................................36

How to use the Mode dial.....................................................37

Holding the camera...............................................................38

Adjusting the diopter.............................................................39

Proper shutter release..........................................................39

Checking the card.................................................................40

Checking the batteries..........................................................41

Checking the number of storable pictures............................42

How to use the menu............................................................44

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BASIC FUNCTIONS ..............................................47

[Record Mode]

Taking pictures..........................................................................48

Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder..........................48

Taking pictures using the LCD monitor.................................50

Quick view ............................................................................52

Focus lock ................................................................................53

Autofocus..................................................................................54

Working range..........................................................................56

AE lock .....................................................................................57

Aperture priority mode..............................................................58

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Shutter priority mode................................................................59

Manual mode............................................................................61

Zoom ........................................................................................62

Exposure compensation...........................................................63

Using the flash..........................................................................64

Spot metering mode.................................................................68

Macro mode..............................................................................69

Macro + Spot metering mode...................................................70

Manual focus............................................................................71

Still picture record menu...........................................................73

Sequence mode .......................................................................74

Selftimer/Remote control..........................................................76

Auto bracket .............................................................................80

White balance...........................................................................82

ISO ...........................................................................................84

Flash correction........................................................................86

Slow shutter synchronization flash mode.................................88

Extension flash photography....................................................90

Taking photographs using the FL-40 extension flash ...........90

Taking photographs with the FL-40 extension

flash only ..............................................................................92

Taking photographs with another brand of

extension flash......................................................................93

Digital zoom mode....................................................................96

Picture effects...........................................................................98

Sound record mode..................................................................99

Panorama mode.....................................................................101

Card setup (card format) ........................................................103

Selecting the recording mode.................................................105

A/S/M mode............................................................................107

[Display Mode]

Displaying recorded pictures..................................................108

Index-display mode.............................................................110

Close-up display mode (3X inspection)...............................111

Protection................................................................................112

One-frame erase.....................................................................113

Still picture display menu........................................................114

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CONTENTS (Cont.)

Slide-show mode....................................................................115

Picture information..................................................................116

Recording sound.....................................................................118

Card setup..............................................................................120

All-frame erase ...................................................................120

Card format.........................................................................122

Connecting to a television ......................................................124

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MOVIE FUNCTIONS............................................127

[Record Mode]

Recording movies...................................................................128

Recording movies using the LCD monitor..........................128

Quick view ..........................................................................130

Focus lock ..............................................................................131

Working range........................................................................132

Zoom ......................................................................................133

Exposure compensation.........................................................134

Manual focus..........................................................................135

Movie picture record menu.....................................................137

Selftimer/Remote control........................................................138

White balance.........................................................................142

ISO .........................................................................................144

Picture effect...........................................................................146

Card setup (card format) ........................................................147

Selecting the recording mode.................................................149

[Display Mode]

Movie picture display menu....................................................151

Playing movies .......................................................................152

Picture information..................................................................154

Functions................................................................................156

Creating an index ...............................................................156

Editing a movie...................................................................158

Card setup..............................................................................160

All-frame erase ...................................................................160

Card format.........................................................................162

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STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES.....165

About print settings.................................................................166

Print-reserve...........................................................................168

All-frame print reserve ........................................................168

Single-frame print reserve ..................................................170

Trimming print reserve........................................................174

Resetting print reserve........................................................177

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USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ....................179

Computer system requirements .............................................180

Installing provided software....................................................181

Connecting to a personal computer........................................182

Using a personal computer.....................................................183

Transferring data from SmartMedia........................................184

PC card adapter .................................................................184

FlashPath floppydisk adapter .............................................184

SmartMedia READER/WRITER.........................................184

Using CAMEDIA Master.........................................................185

Processing images using CAMEDIA Master..........................187

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CONTENTS (Cont.)

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CAMERA SETTINGS...........................................192

All reset...................................................................................194

Custom settings......................................................................196

Sharpness ..............................................................................199

TIFF settings...........................................................................200

SQ1, SQ2 settings..................................................................202

Beep sound ............................................................................204

Full-time AF............................................................................205

Rec view.................................................................................207

File number.............................................................................212

LCD brightness.......................................................................215

Meters/Feet selection.............................................................217

Index-display adjustment........................................................218

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MISCELLANEOUS ..............................................219

Questions and answers..........................................................220

Troubleshooting......................................................................222

System chart...........................................................................226

Error codes.............................................................................227

Optional items.........................................................................229

Notes on display and backlight...............................................229

Compatibility of the picture data.............................................230

Specifications .........................................................................231

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MAIN FEATURES

This camera’s 3,340,000-pixel CCD and Olympus high-

n

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

Various exposure modes make advanced shooting

n

possible.
Sequential shooting at high shutter speeds (max. 3.3

n

frames/second) is possible in all modes except TIFF.
The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus

n

the Digital Zoom make possible photographs equivalent
to 7.5X zoom.

Movie function incorporated that lets you record up to

n

approx. 186 seconds in the SQ mode and approx. 46
seconds in the HQ mode when a 16MB card is used.

Sound can be simultaneously recorded with a movie.

n

Sound can also be recorded with a picture, either when
it is shot or afterward.*

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

n

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

Easy operation with Mode dial and Menu screen.

n

A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with

n

Panorama function) is provided.
With the provided Video output connector, pictures can

n

be viewed on a TV.
Pictures can be reserved in SmartMedia cards to be

n

printed on printers or at photo labs that support the
DPOF system.

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MAIN FEATURES (Cont.)

USB-compatible. Either a serial or USB interface can be

n

used to connect to a personal computer.
Write times are shorter, enabling the camera to be ready

n

for the next shot quicker.
When the FL-40 extension flash (optional) is used,

n

sophisticated flash photographs can be taken.

* Sound cannot be played back by this camera. Connect it to a

TV or personal computer for sound playback.

2020

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PREPARATION

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

CHECKING THE CONTENTS

Camera Strap

Remote control A/V cable

Warranty card Lens cap

Instructions/Remote CR-V3 lithium battery pack
control instructions (2 packs)

USB cable

Software CD’s

22

SmartMedia Static-free case
(SSFDC-16MB)

Index labels (2 pieces) Write-protect adhesive

seals (4 pieces)

Instructions

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NAMES OF PARTS

CAMERA

Selftimer/Remote control signal

Control panel (P. 26)

Zoom lever
(P. 62/133)

Flash

(P. 64)

Lens

Extension flash connector cover (P. 90)
(The connector is located beneath the cover.)

AC adapter connector
(P. 30)

(P. 76/138)

Microphone (P. 100)

A/V output connector
(P. 124)

USB connector
(P. 182)

Connector cover

Remote control window
(P. 79/141)

Diopter
adjustment dial
(P. 39)

Strap hook
(P. 27)

Connector
cover

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Card compartment
cover (P. 32)

Computer connector
(RS-232C) (P. 182)

Flash button (P. 64) / Erase button
(P. 113)

Spot/Macro button
(P. 68) /
Print button (P. 168)

Mode dial (P. 37)

Jog dial (P. 44)

Shutter release button
(P. 39)

Viewfinder
(P. 25)

LCD monitor
(P. 26)

Battery compartment cover
(P. 28)

switch (bottom) (P. 28)

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Autofocus mark (p. 48/53/131)/
Backlighting correction mark (p. 65)

Zoom lever
(P. 62/133)

OK button (P. 45)
MF button (P. 72/

136)
Protect button
(P. 112)

LCD monitor
ON/OFF button
(P. 50/128)

Card access
lamp (P. 36/39)

Menu button
(P. 44)

Threaded mount (bottom)Battery compartment open/close

Orange lamp
(flash) (p. 64)

Green lamp
(p. 48/57)

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1012.23.,00 21:56

HQ

P F2.8 1/800 +2.0

NAMES OF PARTS (Cont.)

CONTROL PANEL

Flash exposure correction (P. 86)

Battery check (P. 41)

Flash mode
(P. 64)

Macro mode
(P. 69)

Spot metering
mode (P. 68)

Sequential
shooting (P. 74)

Selftimer/
Remote control
(P. 76/138)

Slow shutter synchroniza­tion flash (P. 88)

Manual focus (P. 71/135)

Card error
(P. 227)

White
balance
(P. 82/142)

ISO
(P. 84/144)

Exposure
compensation
(P. 63/134)

Auto bracket
(P. 80)

LCD MONITOR

(Display mode)

Movie picture

Random print

Battery
check

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Date

Recording mode
(P. 105/149)

Sound record

Frame

Time

number

Number of storable pictures (P. 42)

Sound record (P. 100)

Writing (P. 49)

(Record mode)

Shutter speed

Recording
mode

Photo mode

Aperture

Number of storable pictures

Image memory blocks

Protect

Exposure
compensation/
Exposure
differential

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Attach the strap to the strap hook on the camera.

1

Thread the strap through the
strap hook as shown in the
illustration, then pull on it to
make sure it is attached
securely.

Caution:

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

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithium battery packs or 4 AA NiMH batteries,
NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries.

1

Make sure that the camera
power is off.

2

Slide the opening and closing
switch on the battery cover in
the direction of .

3

Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow printed
on it with your fingertip to
open it.

• If you attempt to open it using a
fingernail, it could result in injury.

4

Insert the batteries with their
poles oriented in the right
direction.

• Insert the battery packs with
the CAMEDIA labels facing
outward and the concave
terminals facing each other.

5

Close the battery cover, then
press it down and slide it in
the opposite direction of the
arrow printed on it. Slide the
opening and closing switch
on the battery cover in the
direction of . The switch
will not lock unless the cover
is completely closed.

• When pressing the battery
cover shut, be sure to press
the center of the cover since it
may be difficult to close
properly by pressing the edge.

3

When using AA
batteries

2

4

When using lithium
battery packs

5

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Note:

• CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged.

• Alkaline batteries have a lot of variation in their performance and
deteriorate particularly at low temperatures. It is recommended that
lithium battery packs or NiMH batteries be used.

• Manganese batteries cannot be used. Please read the cautions
concerning batteries. (See page 13.)

• Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment.

• If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will markedly
shorten the life of the batteries.

• If the camera is left for 1 hour with the batteries removed, all the internal
settings will revert to the default settings.

These batteries cannot be used.

Batteries whose body is only partially covered,
or not covered at all, by the insulating sheet.

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

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

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

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USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional)

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from a common AC wall outlet.

1

1

Make sure that the camera
power is off.

2

Plug the AC adapter into a

3

AC wall
outlet

Power
plug

AC adapter

Connection
cord plug

AC adapter
connector

power outlet.

3

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

4

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

Note:

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

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Warning:

Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock.

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

• Use an AC120V power source.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INSERTING SmartMedia

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Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown.

1

2

Insert SmartMedia.

3

5

1

Make sure that the camera
power is off.

2

Open the Card compartment
cover.

3

Insert the SmartMedia card in
the direction shown in the
illustration.

• Note the orientation of the
card. If it is inserted
incorrectly, it may become
jammed.

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

4

Close the cover tightly.

5

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

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Push the card to eject it.

Note:

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

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

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

Caution:

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

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

• Do not touch the contact area of the card.

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ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

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MODE

CARD

SETUP
MODE

SETUP

SETUP

You can adjust the date and time.

1

Remove the lens cap.

2

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

or .

• When no images are recorded
in a card, set it to a mode
other than .

3

Press the Menu button to
display the Menu.

• See page 44 for how to use
the Menu.

4

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

5

Select SETUP, then press the
OK button to display the Mode
setting screen.

6

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

7

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

3

LCD monitor

98764

2

10

975

34

34

(Still picture record menu)

8

Select the date order using

SETUP

m/ft

[

]

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Caution:

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

Note:

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

• The setting will remain until it is readjusted.

• When the Mode dial is set to , the card must contain images in order
to display the Menu.

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

9

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

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

• ’00 will appear for the year

2000.

10

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

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LEARNING THE BASICS

BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE

1

2

1

3

Note:

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

• NEVER open the card cover, eject the card, remove the batteries, or pull
the plug while the camera is in operation (while the Card access lamp is
blinking). It may destroy the data in the card.

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

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

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36

Remove the lens cap.

2

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

or to turn on the

power.

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

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

3

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

• The lens will retract and the
LCD monitor and control panel
will turn off.

• Be sure to replace the lens
cap on the camera when it is
not in use.

HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL

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

Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual

Movie picture recording

Program

Power off

Display

P or A/S/M (Still picture recording) (p. 48 ~ 107)

With P, the camera selects the optimal aperture and the shutter speed
automatically.
With A/S/M, you can set the aperture or the shutter speed or both for
yourself. (p. 58 ~ 61)

(Movie picture recording)

You can shoot movies of up to approx. 186 seconds in length in the SQ
mode and 46 seconds in the HQ mode (when a 16MB card is used).
(p. 128 ~ 149)

OFF (Power off)

(Display)

You can observe the pictures you have taken.

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LEARNING THE BASICS

(Cont.)

HOLDING THE CAMERA

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

Proper

Improper

Note:

• Do not subject the lens to physical shocks.

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

• When shooting vertically-oriented pictures, hold the camera so that the
flash is at the top.

Proper

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ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER

Diopter adjustment dial

• Turn the Diopter adjustment

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

dial to see the Autofocus mark
clearly.

PROPER SHUTTER RELESE

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

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

• The Green lamp next to the
viewfinder lights.

• If the Green lamp blinks, the
focus or exposure is not
locked.

• To focus the camera when the
subject of the picture is outside
the auto focus mark, use focus
lock. (p. 53/131)

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

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

Note:

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

• Avoid moving the camera when pressing the Shutter release button to
prevent blurry pictures.

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LEARNING THE BASICS (Cont.)

CARD
SETUP

NO [OFF

]

CHECKING THE CARD

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

Control
panel

Viewfinder

40

40

LCD monitor

Card error

Green
lamp

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

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

When the card needs to be
formatted:

The Card error indicator on the
control panel lights, and the Card
format confirmation screen appears.
Select to enter the Card format
mode. (p. 103)

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

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

lights and turns off automatically.

Batteries are OK. You can shoot.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed

normally.

Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out.

Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.

• The timing of each battery level indicator varies depending on the type
of batteries used.

• If NiMH batteries are used, the battery low warning will blink faster than
when lithium battery packs are used.

Note:

• When taking pictures on a special occasion, on a trip, or in cold
temperatures, keep spare batteries handy. (p. 13)

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

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LEARNING THE BASICS (Cont.)

Recording mode

2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

0

0

0

0

2

0

2

1

3

2

5

3

9

7

20

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

1024 x 768

640 x 480

2048 x 1536

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

1024 x 768

640 x 480

0

0

1

1

4

1

4

2

7

4

12

6

18

16

40

0

1

2

3

8

3

10

5

16

8

24

13

37

32

82

1

2

4

6

17

6

20

11

31

17

49

26

76

66

165

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5

8

13

34

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40

22

64

34

99

53

153

132

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17

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68

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128

70

199

107

306

266

665

TIFF

SHQ

HQ

SQ1

SQ2

TIFF

JPEG

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

Number
of pixels

File

Memory capacity

CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE
PICTURES

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

Number or
storable pictures

• The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor
when the number reaches 0. (p. 227)

• The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected
recording mode. See page 105 for selecting the recording mode.

Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken

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Seconds
remaining

(without sound)

Number of Still Pictures that can be Taken

Recording mode

2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

0

0

0

0

1

0

2

1

3

2

5

3

7

6

15

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

1024 x 768

640 x 480

2048 x 1536

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

1024 x 768

640 x 480

0

0

1

1

4

1

4

2

7

4

11

6

16

14

30

0

1

2

3

8

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9

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32

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1

2

4

6

16

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19

11

30

16

45

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66

58

123

3

5

8

13

33

13

39

22

60

33

90

51

132

117

248

6

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17

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66

27

78

44

120

67

181

102

266

234

498

TIFF

SHQ

HQ

SQ1

SQ2

TIFF

JPEG

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

HIGH (quality)

NORMAL

Number
of pixels

File

Memory capacity

(with sound)

• If the recording mode is set to TIFF, sound will not be recorded with a
picture when the Mode dial is set to P or A/S/M, but it can be added
later during playback. (p. 118)

Seconds that Movies can be Photographed

Recording

Note:

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

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

• Numerical values are approximate.

mode

HQ 320 x 240 5 11 23 46 75
SQ 160 x 120 22 45 92 186 300

Number of pixels

Memory capacity

2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB Over 32MB

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LEARNING THE BASICS (Cont.)

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HOW TO USE THE MENU

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2

Press the Menu button to
display the Menu.

3

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

7

2

4

Press the right arrow on the
Jog dial to display further

To move the cursor vertically.

selections.

Jog dial

To move the cursor horizontally.

44

5

Press the top/bottom arrows
to adjust the item.

6

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

7

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

Scroll

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Note:

• When the Mode dial is set to , the card must contain images in order
to display the Menu.

• In the Record Mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK
button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the
adjustment and the Menu.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, some adjustments will be canceled
and reset to the default when the power is turned off. (p. 194)

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

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TAKING PICTURES

TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL
VIEWFINDER

1

2

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

2

Compose the picture by
placing the subject within the
autofocus marks in the
viewfinder or using focus
lock. (p. 53)

• Turn the Diopter adjustment
dial to see the Autofocus mark
clearly. (p. 39)

Viewfinder

3

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

• The Green lamp next to the

Autofocus mark

Green lamp

viewfinder lights.

• If the Green lamp blinks, the
focus or exposure is not
locked. Check the working
distance. (p. 56)

4

Press the Shutter release
button fully to take the
picture.

48

5

When the Green lamp stops
blinking (after about 0.5 ~ 43
seconds), the camera is ready
to take the next picture.

• The Shutter will not release
while the Green lamp is

5

Caution:

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

blinking.

Note:

• When the Orange lamp next to the viewfinder blinks, the flash is being
charged. (p. 64)

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

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TAKING PICTURES (Cont.)

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TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD
MONITOR

1

1

2

LCD monitor

Number of storable pictures

Image memory blocks

Shutter

50

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

2

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

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

3

Compose the picture using
the LCD monitor.

4

Take the picture in the same
way as you would when using
the optical viewfinder. (p. 48)

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

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

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

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

• When FULL-TIME AF is
activated, pictures displayed
on the LCD monitor are always
in focus.

LCD monitor

P F2.8 1/800 +2.0

Note:

• Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5

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

• The recorded image will not be
displayed if the Rec view is off.
(p. 207)

• If CHECK is selected in REC
VIEW in MODE SETUP, you
can select whether to save the
photographed image or erase
it. (p. 208)

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TAKING PICTURES (Cont.)

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QUICK VIEW

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

1

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

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twice.

• The LCD monitor will display
the last picture taken.

2

To return to the Record Mode,
press the LCD monitor
ON/OFF button or the Shutter
release button.

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FOCUS LOCK

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

1

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

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

• The Green lamp next to the
viewfinder lights.

2

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

3

Press the Shutter release
button fully to take the
picture.

Note:

• If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the
working distance. (p. 56)

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AUTOFOCUS

There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly
even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is
pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use
Manual focus. (p. 71)

1 Subjects with low contrast

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera
as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53)

2 Subjects with no vertical lines

Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically, then
change it to the horizontal position to take the picture. (p. 53)

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3 Subjects in excessively bright light

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera
as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53)

4

Subjects at different distances

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the
camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53)

5 Fast-moving subjects at close distances

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera
as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 53)

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WORKING RANGE

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

Viewfinder

Picture frame

Image area of picture at close
distance

Take pictures at a distance between 8" ~ .

• Subjects closer than 8" may turn out to be out of focus and incorrectly
exposed.

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

• Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used.

Working range

Macro mode (p.69) 8" ~ 31"
Standard mode 31" ~

∞

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AE LOCK

OK

You can take a picture of a subject with a different exposure than that set
with focus lock.

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

2

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

3

While keeping the Shutter
release button pressed
halfway, recompose the
picture and press the OK
button.

• The exposure is metered and
stored in memory.

• If the OK button is pressed
again, the new exposure is
stored in memory.

4

Press the Shutter release
button fully.

• When the Shutter release
button is released, the focus
lock in step 2 and the
exposure stored in memory
will both be canceled.

Note:

• If the Shutter release button is released after being pressed halfway, the
exposure setting will be canceled even if it was stored in memory.

• If the distance to the subject changes after focus lock is set, the resulting
picture will be out of focus.

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APERTURE PRIORITY MODE

P

A/S/M

OFF

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

1

Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.

1

3

Aperture

Note:

• When the flash is set to fire automatically, the shutter speed will not go
below 1/30 second.

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

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

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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

2

Select the Aperture priority
mode from the Menu. (p. 107)

3

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

: Increases the value.
: Decreases the value.

SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE

P

A/S/M

OFF

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

1

3 1

Shutter speed

Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.

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

2

Select the Shutter priority
mode from the Menu. (p. 107)

3

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

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SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE (Cont.)

When the Mode dial is set to A/S/M, ISO is set to 100 automatically. The
ISO setting can be selected from 100, 200 or 400. (P. 84)
Changing the ISO setting does not affect the shutter speed setting.
Available shutter speed settings: 1 to 1/800 second.

Note:

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

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

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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MANUAL MODE

P

A/S/M

OFF

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

1

3 1

Shutter speed

Aperture

Note:

• The differential (ranging from –3.0 to +3.0) between the exposure
determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed
compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera
appears in the upper right-hand corner of the LCD monitor.

• If the exposure compensation value is lower than –3.0 or higher than
+3.0, the indication will turn red.

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

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

Exposure
differential
(see the first
note below)

Set the Mode dial to A/S/M.

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

2

Select the Manual mode from
the Menu. (p. 107)

3

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

• The shutter speed can be
selected from 16 to 1/800
seconds.

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ZOOM

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

Press the lever torward T for
Telephoto shooting.

Press the lever torward W for
wide-angle shooting.

Note:

• When used with the Digital zoom mode, you can take an approx. 7.5X
zoom photograph. (p. 96)

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

P

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P

A/S/M

OFF

P F2.8 1/800 +2.0

In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/–
2 (approx. 1/3 steps). Adjust + to increase the exposure, and – to
decrease the exposure. Confirm the settings by turning on the LCD
monitor.

3 1

1

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

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

107)

2

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

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

2

Exposure compensation

• The exposure setting will be
displayed.

3

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

• When set to a value other than
0, is displayed on the
control panel.

Note:

• Not available in the Manual mode.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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

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

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USING THE FLASH

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the orange lamp next to the
finder lights up when use of the flash is necessary. Select a flash mode
to match the photographic conditions and purpose.

If a setting other than Auto-Flash is
selected, the flash mode is displayed on
the control panel.

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

Flash mode Use

Auto-Flash (p. 65) Automatically fires in low-light

➟

➟

Red-Eye Reducing Flash (p. 65) Significantly reduces the

➟

Fill-In Flash (p. 66) Fires regardless of available

➟

Flash Off (p. 66) Never fires.

Flash working range:

Wide-angle : Approx. 31" ~ 12.5 ft
Telephoto : Approx. 8" ~ 12.5 ft

Note:

• The amount of flash light can be compensated for to match the picture
subject. (p. 86)

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

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

• See page 90 for using an extension flash.

• The main flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode. (p. 74)

and backlight conditions.

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

light.

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AUTO-FLASH

The flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions.

Viewfinder

Backlighting correction
mark

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

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

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

Control panel

Note:

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

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

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

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USING THE FLASH (Cont.)

FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION)

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

Control panel

Note:

• Use this mode within the flash working range. (p. 64)

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

OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE)

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

Control panel

Note:

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

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SELECTING THE FLASH MODE

P

O

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P

A/S/M

OFF

1

2 1

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

2

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

(Red-Eye Reducing Flash,
p. 65), (Fill-In Flash, p. 66)
and (Flash Off, p. 66).

• The selected flash mode

(except Auto-Flash) will
appear on the control panel.

Orange lamp

3

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

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset
to Auto-Flash when the power is turned off. (p. 194)

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SPOT METERING MODE

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A/S/M

OFF

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

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

Digital ESP metering/Autofocus

➠

Spot metering mode

➠ ➠

Macro mode (p. 69)

Macro mode + Spot metering mode (p. 70)

1

➠

1

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

2

3

Control panel

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when
the power is turned off. (p. 194)

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2

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

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

3

Take a picture.

MACRO MODE

P

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P

A/S/M

OFF

You can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subject
can be photographed almost fully within the frame.

1

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

1

2

3

Control panel

2

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

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

3

Take a picture.

Shooting Range: Approx. 8" ~ 31"

Note:

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

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

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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MACRO + SPOT METERING MODE

P

O

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P

A/S/M

OFF

Use this mode when you want to use the Spot metering mode and your
subject is closer than 31".

1

1

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

2

3

2

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

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

3

Take a picture.

Control panel

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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MANUAL FOCUS

MF

MF

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AF MF

16ft
10ft

6.5ft

2.6ft

∞

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

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2

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

2

Press the OK button to
display the focus mode
selection screen on the LCD
monitor.

3

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

• and the distance indicator
appear on the control panel.

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

Control panel

4

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

• The display will be enlarged to
make focusing easy.

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AF MF

31inch
24inch
16inch

8inch

P F2.8 1/800 +2.0

MANUAL FOCUS (Cont.)

P

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OFF

5

When the distance indicator is
moved below 2.6ft, shorter
distances will appear on the
LCD monitor.

6

Press the OK button to save
the setting.

6

Note:

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

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled and reset
to auto focus when the power is turned off. (p. 194)

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

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

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STILL PICTURE RECORD MENU

A/S/M
MODE

MODE
SETUP

CARD
SETUP

FUNCTION

DIGITAL

ZOOM

FLASH

SLOW

ISO

WB

DRIVE

* Press the Menu button to set the following items when the Mode dial is

set to A/S/M or P. (p. 44)

Monitor display

➠

➠

➠

➠
➠
➠
➠
➠ ➠

➠
➠

➠

Using the Sequence mode (p. 74),
Selftimer/Remote control (p. 76) or Auto bracket (p. 80).

Selecting the white balance. (p. 82)

Selecting the ISO sensitivity. (p. 84)

Correcting the amount of light from the flash.
(p. 86)

Taking photographs of night views. (p. 88)

Selecting the extension flash or main flash + extension
flash. (p. 92)

Using the Digital zoom mode. (p. 96)

Using picture effects. (p. 98)

Recording sound in the still picture recording mode.
(p. 99)

Taking panorama pictures. (p. 101)

Formatting the card. (p. 103)

Use

Making adjustments. [All reset (p. 194), Sharpness (p. 199),
TIFF settings (p. 200), SQ settings (p. 202), Beep sound (p. 204),

➠ ➠

Full-time AF (p. 205), Rec view (p. 207), File number (p. 212),
Brightness (p. 215), Date set (p. 34), Meters/feet (p. 217)]

Selecting the recording mode (SQ/HQ/SHQ). (p. 105)

Setting Aperture priority, Shutter priority or Manual
mode for the Mode dial A/S/M. (p. 107)

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SEQUENCE MODE

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BKT

[

1/3

]

AF

1.0

F2.8 1/800 +2.0 P

3

DRIVE

SLOW

ISO

WB

In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the
Shutter release button is pressed. Sequential shooting at high shutter
speeds (max. 3.3 frames/second) is possible in all modes except TIFF.

1

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

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2

Press the Menu button to
display the Menu.

3

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

4

Press the right arrow on the

2

Control panel

Jog dial, then press the
top/bottom arrows to select

or AF .

• appears on the control
panel.

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

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

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5

5 6

Note:

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

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

• Since the LCD monitor’s picture blacks out while taking pictures in the
Sequence mode, use the viewfinder to take pictures in this mode.

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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

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

• Sequential shooting will continue for as long as the Shutter release button
is held down. When the Shutter release button is released, Sequential
shooting stops.

• Even if the Sequence mode is switched to another mode after taking
sequential pictures, it will not be possible to take another picture until
recording in the card finishes.

•The speed will be slower with AF .

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

6

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

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

• Sequential shooting is possible
up to 5 frames.

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SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL

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P

A/S/M

OFF

BKT

[

1/3

]

AF

1.0

F2.8 1/800 +2.0 P

3

DRIVE

SLOW

ISO

WB

Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.

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2

Control panel

1

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

2

Press the Menu button to
display the Menu.

3

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

4

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

.

• appears on the control
panel.

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5

5

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

6

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

• Pictures can also be taken
without pressing the OK
button. (P. 78/79)

6

Note:

• Unless OFF is selected in All Reset, the setting will be canceled when the
power is turned off. (p. 194)

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SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL
(Cont.)

TAKING A PICTURE USING THE
SELFTIMER

Selftimer/Remote control signal

Shutter release
button

Menu button

Note:

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

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

To stop the activated selftimer,
press the Menu button.

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TAKING A PICTURE USING THE REMOTE

15°

15°

9.8ft

9.8ft

16.4ft

CONTROL

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

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

Remote control window

Selftimer/Remote
control signal

Note:

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

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

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

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

according to the remote
control instructions.

• See page 124 for using the
Remote control in the Display
mode.

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