Olympus C-5000 ZOOM Reference Manual

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C-5000ZOOM

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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-5000ZOOM

REFERENCE MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start

to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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

camera before taking important photographs.

In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the

right to update or modify information contained in this manual.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-5000ZOOM

Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

Telephone Number : 631-844-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

RM-2 (Remote control)

11747-3157 U.S.A.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Composition of the manual

Introduction of the camera’s functions

Basic Photography

Advanced Photography

To get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.

For playing back and editing pictures

Settings that make the camera easier to operate.

Printing pictures

Troubleshooting and other information

Contents

Names of parts

Getting started

Using the menus

Shooting basics

Flash

Advanced shooting

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Playback

Useful functions

Print setting

Miscellaneous

Specifications

Glossary of terms

Index

P.4

P.10

P.17

P.32

P.41

P.56

P.68

P.91

P.105

P.121

P.144

P.151

P.172

P.174

P.178

Contents

Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1 Getting started 17

Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Battery/Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Inserting and removing the battery and card. . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the AC adapter (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2 Using the menus 32

About the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

How to use the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3 Shooting basics 41

Shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Taking still pictures using the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Taking still pictures using the viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4 Flash 56

Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

External flash (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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

Using commercially available external flashes . . . . . . . . . 66

Compatible commercially available external flashes. . . . . 67

5 Advanced shooting 68

A/S/M mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Focusing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark. . . 72

Manual focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Spot metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

AE LOCK – Locking the exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting

Auto bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

PANORAMA – Panorama shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

2 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

FUNCTION – Adding special effects to pictures . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Preset white balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

One-touch white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

White balance adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

SHARPNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

SATURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

7 Playback 105

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

INDEX - Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Playback on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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

8 Useful functions 121

ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

CUSTOM BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Setting the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Using the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

SHORT CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Setting the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Using the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

MY MODE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

CARD SETUP – Formatting Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Monitor brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

REC VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

SLEEP – Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Beep – Setting the warning tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting . . . 139

FILE NAME – Choosing how file names are created . . . . . . 140

PIXEL MAPPING – Checking the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

m/ft – Selecting the measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . 142

VIDEO OUT – Selecting the video signal type . . . . . . . . . . . 143

9 Print setting 144

With print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

10 Miscellaneous 151

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

List of factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Modes and Shooting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Indications used in this manual

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

Note

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.

Reference pages describing details or associated information.

Names of parts

Camera

Zoom lever (W/T•GU) gP.54, 108, 109 Shutter button gP.45

Mode dial gP.41

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

Flash gP.56 Hot shoe gP.64

Strap eyelet gP.17 Remote control receiver

P.81

Lens

VIDEO OUT jack

USB connector

DC-IN jack gP.23

Connector cover gP.23, 116

gP.116

Viewfinder gP.47 Macro/Spot button (() gP.75, 78 Protect button (0) gP.118

Flash mode button (#) gP.56 Erase button (S) g

Monitor gP.12, 45

Green lampgP.47

Orange lampgP.47

P.119

AEL/Custom button (x)

Rotation button (y) gP.107 Power switch gP.24

QUICK VIEW gP.106 Card access lamp gP.45 Monitor button (f) gP.45

OK/Menu button (e) gP.32

Arrow pad (acbd) gP.32

AF target mark gP.47

Battery/Card cover gP.20

Names of parts

P.76, 123

Tripod socket

Names of parts

Monitor indications

INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“Information display” (P.134)

zShooting modes

Still picture Movie

Item Indications

Shooting modes P, A, S, M, N, o, m, L, K, J,

I, r

Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 P.70

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0 P.69

Exposure compensation Exposure differential

Battery check e, f P.15

Green lamp | P.45

Flash stand-by Camera movement

-2.0 – +2.0

-3.0 – +3.0

# (Lights) # (Blinks)

warning/Flash charge

Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus

& %

Ref.

Page

P.41

P.96 P.71

P.57

P.78 P.79 P.73

Names of parts

Item Indications

Noise reduction O P.104

Flash mode !, #, $, #SLOW1,

Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0 P.63

Drive o, j, k, BKT P.83

Self-timer Remote control

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.91

Resolution

SLOW, #SLOW2

2560 × 1920, 2272 × 1704, 1280 × 960,640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.

AF target mark [ ] P.45

Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining3036"

AE lock AE memory

Spot metering n P.75

ISO ISO 50, ISO 80, ISO 160, ISO 320 P.95

White Balance 5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V P.97, 99

White balance

B C

B1 – B7, R1 – R7

compensation

Saturation 6 -2 – +2 P.103

Sharpness N -2 – +2 P.101

Contrast J -2 – +2 P.102

Memory gauge a, b, c, d P.15

Ref.

Page

P.56

P.80 P.81

P.92

P.76

P.100

Names of parts

zPlayback mode

Still picture Movie

Item Indications

Battery check e, f P.15

Print reservation,

< × 10

Number of prints Movie

Protect 9 P.118

Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.91

Resolution

2560 × 1920, 2272 × 1704, 1280 × 960,640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc.

Aperture value F2.8 – F8.0 P.69

Shutter speed 16 – 1/1000 P.70

Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P.96

White Balance WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w, x,

y, V

ISO ISO 50, ISO 80, ISO 160, ISO 320 P.95

Date and time '03.12.17 15:30 P.29

File number, Frame

FILE : 100 – 0030, 30 number Playing time/

0"/20" total recording time

Ref.

Page

P.146 P.112

P.92

P.97, 99

P.140

Names of parts

• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from

Note

those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

zMemory gauge

Battery check

The memory gauge lights up when you take a still 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.

Memory gauge

Shoot Shoot Shoot

a b c d

Before

shooting

(Gauge is off)

One picture

taken

(Lit)

Wait

No more pictures

can be taken

(Fully lit) Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.

When recording movies

If you continue shooting

Shoot

a b c d

shooting

(Gauge is off)

Before

Wait

During shooting (Lit)

• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.

• Movie recording ends automatically when the whole memory gauge is lit.

zBattery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.

Lights (green) (Goes off after a while) Remaining power level: high

Lights (red)

Remaining power level: low Recharge as soon as possible especially for extended use.

No indication

Green and orange lamp on left of viewfinder blink Remaining power level: exhausted Charge the battery.

How to use this manual

Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here.

Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33).

This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown.

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

1 Getting started

Attaching the strap

1 Pass the lens cap string through the

hole in the lens cap, then pass the

other end through the loop and pull

tight.

2 Pull the ends of the strap out of the

stopper and ring.

Stopper

3 Thread one end of the strap A

through the string loop (attached to

the lens cap in step 1). Then thread

it through the strap eyelet on the

camera.

4 Thread the end of the strap B

through the ring as indicated by the

arrows. Adjust the strap to the

desired length.

5 Then thread the end of the strap

back through the stopper C as

indicated by the arrows. Pull the

strap at D to make sure it is

fastened securely.

6 Attach the strap to the other eyelet

following steps 3 to 5.

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.

Note

• 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.

Ring

Getting started

Battery/Card basics

Charging the battery

This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery is dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the specified charger (LI-10C) before first use. For details, read the charger’s instructions (provided).

1 Fully connect the AC

Getting started

cable to the outer connector of the charger.

2 Fully connect the AC

cable to a domestic AC outlet.

Battery polarity

AC wall outlet

3 Make sure that the +

and - terminals of the battery shown in the illustration on the right are correctly oriented when loading the battery into the charger.

• The charge indicator will light red during charging.

• When charging is complete, the charger indicator will change from red to green.

Connector terminals

Charge indicator

Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)

Battery/Card basics

• Charging normally takes approximately 2 hours.

• Use only the specified charger.

Note

• If the charger indicator flashes red, there is a possibility that the battery is not inserted properly in the charger or that the battery is damaged.

• Any noise interference caused by the charger to TV or radio equipment during charging does not indicate a fault. In such cases, use a different AC outlet from that used for the TV or radio equipment.

• Although the battery becomes hot during charging, this does not indicate an abnormality.

• Although the charger may be used at temperatures of between 0° and 40°C, we recommend charging the battery at temperatures of between 10° and 30°C to ensure good charging performance.

• To use the charger in another countries, equip the charger with an adapter plug suited to the AC outlet in the intended region of use. Please ask your travel agency about which adapter plug to use.

Getting started

Battery/Card basics

Card basics

“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.

c Index area

You can write down the card’s contents.

Getting started

d Contact area

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

Compatible cards

• xD-Picture Card (16 – 512MB)

• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use,

Note

be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP – Formatting Cards” (P.132)

Inserting and removing the battery and card

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

• The power switch is OFF.

• The monitor is off.

• The lens is not extended.

2 Slide the battery/card cover in the

direction of A. The lock is released, and the battery compartment cover opens in the direction of B.

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

3 Loading the battery

Orient the battery correctly, and insert it until it is locked by the battery lock.

Battery/Card basics

Battery lock

Removing the battery Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. As the battery emerges, hold it straight and pull it out completely.

Inserting a card Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot.

• Press the card in while keeping it straight.

• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.

• If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card.

Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlock it. As it emerges, hold the card straight and pull it out.

Battery lock

Index area side

Notch

Getting started

Battery/Card basics

4 Close the battery/card cover in

direction C then slide it in direction D.

Low battery warning

The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the

Getting started

operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15).

Care when removing the card

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

• Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens.

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

Note

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

• Do not stick labels on the card as the card may get stuck in the camera.

Using the AC adapter (optional)

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

AC wall outlet

Getting started

Power plug

AC adapter

• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. You are

Note

recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is communicating with the PC.

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

• The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc.

• When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if battery are loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge battery in the camera.

• Carefully read the AC adapter’s instructions before use.

Connection cord plug

DC-IN jack (black)

Power on/off

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Turn the mode dial and select the

Getting started

mode you wish to use from P

p r n o m l k j i h.

3 Turn the power switch to the ON position.

• The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than camera for the first time or after the camera has been left for about a day with the battery removed, the date and time are reset. In this event, “SET DATE & TIME” appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on.

• When the mode dial is set to q, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on.

• You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on.

4 Turn the power switch to the OFF position.

• The lens retracts, and the monitor and camera turn off.

. When using the

g “Setting the date and time” (P.29)

Power switch

• If the camera is subjected to strong vibration or shock while turned on, power may be interrupted, causing the date and other internal

Note

settings to revert to the factory default status.

• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could shorten the life of the battery.

• When the monitor is turned on.

• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time.

• Repeated zoom adjustments.

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

• When the camera is connected to a PC.

TIPS

• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. The sleep time interval can be set in any shooting mode (except q). g

• To save power, the camera retracts the lens and turns off automatically after about 4 hours of non-operation. To resume operation, turn the camera on again.

How to shoot with the monitor off

→Press f (monitor).

• Using the camera with the monitor on will shorten the life of the battery. Use the camera with the monitor off if you want to continue

Note

shooting for as long as possible.

“SLEEP – Sleep Timer” (P.137)

Power on/off

Getting started

Power on/off

If the card is not recognized (card check)

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

Monitor indication Corrective action

Getting started

NO CARD

CARD%SEtUP

POWER%OFF

FORMAt

SELECt

FORMAt

CAUtION ERASING%ALL

YES

SELECt

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

Note

There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. → Insert a card. If a card is already inserted,

remove it and insert it again correctly.

The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Format the card or replace it with a new one.

→ Press ac to select POWER OFF, then press

e. Replace the card with a new one.

→ Format the card.

Press ac to select I FORMAT, then press e to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press e. Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

Selecting a language

ON ENGLISH ON ON ON

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

1 Set the mode dial to P and turn the

camera on.

2 Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press d on the arrow pad to select

MODE MENU.

4 Press ac to select the SETUP

tab, then press d.

SETUP tab

Mode dial

Top menu

ALL RESEt

CAM PIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

Power switch

Getting started

Arrow pad OK button

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH ONON ONON ONON

Selecting a language

ON ON

ENGLISH

5 Press ac to select W, then

press d.

6 Press ac to select a language,

then press e.

Getting started

ALL RESEt

CAMPIC

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

DEUtSCH

ESPAÑOL

SELECt

ON ENGLISH

SEtUP

ON ON

7 Press e again to exit the menu. 8 To turn the power off, set the

power switch to OFF.

Power switch

e button

Setting the date and time

ON ENGLISH ON ON ON

'03.01.01

00.00

1 Set the mode dial to P and turn the

camera on.

2 Press e.

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press d on the arrow pad to select

MODE MENU.

4 Press ac to select the SETUP

tab, then press d.

SETUP tab

5 Press ac to select X, then

press d.

• The green frame moves to the selected item.

Mode dial

Top menu

ALL RESEt

CAM PIC

SEtUP

OFF

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

CAMPIC

CARD

Power switch

Arrow pad OK button

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH ONON ONON ONON

'03.01.01

00.00

Getting started

SEtUP

Setting the date and time

6 Press ac to select one of the

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

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show the procedure

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

7 Press ac to set the year, then

press d to move to the month setting.

• To move back to the previous setting, press b.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

8 Repeat this procedure until the date

and time are completely set.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.

9 Press e.

• For a more accurate setting, press e when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

10 To turn the camera off, set the

power switch to OFF.

Y M D

SELECt

SEt

SELECt

SEt

Power switch

• The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left without a battery for approximately 6 days. The settings will be

Note

canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Check that the correct date and time have been set before shooting.

e button

Holding the camera

Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers, the strap and the lens cap attached to the strap away from the lens and flash.

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Top view

Do not hold this part of the lens.

Getting started

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

Note

shutter button gently.

2 Using the menus

OFF

About the menus

When you turn on the camera and press e, 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 P mode screens.

The top menu is displayed.

Press e.

Using the menus

• Take you directly to the setting screens.

• Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen.

• The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU.

• The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than

“Setting the shortcut menu”

(P.127)

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

hnq

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

Top menu

Use the arrow pad to select a menu.

OFF

MODE MENU

MODE MENUSHORTCUT MENUS

• Lets you access the menu selections to set the ISO, sharpness, etc.

• Categorizes the settings into 4 tabs.

•Press display the associated menu items.

• There is no mode menu in mode.

Tab

to select a tab and

CAMERA

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

OFF

How to use the menus

ON ENGLISH ON ON ON

OFF

HQ AUtO

1 Press e to display the top

menu. Press d.

2 Press ac to select

a tab, then press d.

Top menu CAMERA tab

MODE MENU

CAMERA

DRIVE

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

PICTURE tab

CAM

PICtURE

SHARPNESS

CARDSEt

CONtRASt

Arrow pad OK/Menu button

CARD tab

CAM PIC

CARD SEt

CARD%SEtUP

SETUP tab

ALL RESEt

CAM PIC

CARD

REC VIEW

SEtUP

OFF

ISO

WB AUtO

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

SEtUP

ONON

OFF

ONON ONON

Press b to

return to the tab selection screen.

continued overleaf.

Using the menus

How to use the menus

OFF

CAMERA

3 Press ac to select an

item, then press d.

CAMERA

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

Using the menus

CAMERA

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

The green frame moves to the selected item.

• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed.

Note

• In the shooting modes, you can take pictures by pressing the shutter button even when menus are displayed.

• If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to OFF. g“ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings” (P.121)

OFF

Slide bar The slide bar also appears on the next page if there is a menu function.

b or e

To return to select an item, press b or e.

4 Press acto select a

setting. Press e to complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu.

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

AF BKt

CARDSEt PIC

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

Shortcut menus

zShooting modes

h mode i j k l m

CARD SEtUP

Y/<

Select from OFF, Y (self-timer) and < (remote control) for the self-timer and remote control setting.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 12x total seamless zoom.

Sets the image quality and resolution.

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

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. P.97

o r p P

modes

MODE MENU

(Factory default setting)

n mode

DIGItAL ZOOM

MODE MENU

P.80, 81

P.55

P.91

Using the menus

Sets the date and time. P.29

CARD SETUP

Formats a card. P.132

Shortcut menus

zPlayback mode

Still picture Movie

MOVIE PLAY

INFO

Using the menus

Runs through all saved pictures one after another. (slideshow) P.111

MOVIE PLAY

MOVIE PLAYBACK

INDEX

INFO

Displays all the shooting information on the monitor. P.134

Print reservation – Stores the information necessary to enable you to print the pictures you have taken.

MODE MENU

Plays back movies.

Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 frames.

INFO

MODE MENU

P.112

P.114

P.144

TIPS

• You can also access the functions set in the shortcut menus from the MODE MENU. The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than hnq. g“Setting the shortcut menu” (P.127)

Mode Menus

OFF

The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

zShooting modes

CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab

CAMERA tab

Y/<

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

QFLASH

#SLOW

NOISE REDUCTION

CAMERA

CARDSEt PIC

Select from OFF, Y (self-timer) and < (remote control) for the self-timer and remote control setting.

Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and BKT (auto bracketing).

Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, 50, 80, 160 and 320.

Selects the shooting mode from A (Aperture priority shooting), S (Shutter priority shooting) and M (Manual shooting).

Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash.

During use of an external flash, selects from IN+Q (built-in and external flash) and Q (external flash only).

Selects from #SLOW1 (1st curtain),

SLOW (1st curtain with red-eye

reduction) and #SLOW2 (2nd curtain) when the flash mode is set to #SLOW (slow synchronization).

Reduces the noise that affects pictures during long exposures.

OFF

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

Using the menus

P.80, 81

P.83

P.95

P.68

P.63

P.64

P.62

P.104

Mode Menus

DIGITAL ZOOM

PANORAMA

2 IN 1

Using the menus

FUNCTION

AF AREA

INFO

PICTURE tab

SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. P.101 CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the image. P.102

SATURATION

Extends the maximum optical zoom, making possible up to approx. 12x total seamless zoom.

Super Macro – Allows pictures to be taken as close as 4 cm/1.6" from the subject.

Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards.

Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture.

Adds special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE and SEPIA).

Changes the position of the AF target mark using the arrow pad.

Selects whether to display all the information such as shutter speed and white balance, or only the minimum information.

Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture: TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : HQ, SQ

Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

Makes fine changes to the white balance.

Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.

P.55

P.79

P.86

P.88

P.90

P.72

P.134

P.91

P.97

P.100

P.103

CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.132

Mode Menus

SETUP tab

ALL RESET

PW ON/OFF SETUP

REC VIEW

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. P.137

MY MODE SETUP

FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned. P.140

PIXEL MAPPING

s Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P.135 X Sets the date and time. P.29

m/ft

VIDEO OUT

SHORT CUT

CUSTOM BUTTON

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

Selects a language for on-screen display. Sets the picture that comes on when the

power is turned on and off. Can display pictures on the monitor

while saving them to a card. Sets ON or OFF the beep sound used for

button operations or warnings.

Customizes settings which are activated in the r mode.

Checks the CCD and image processing functions for errors.

Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used during manual focus.

Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

Assigns frequently used functions as shortcut menus.

Assigns a frequently used function to the camera’s custom button.

P.121

P.27

P.139

P.136

P.138

P.129

P.141

P.142

P.143

P.126

P.123

Using the menus

Mode Menus

zPlayback mode

EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab

Using the menus

∗

EDIT tab

∗

The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback.

CARD tab

CARD SETUP

SETUP tab

ALL RESET

PW ON/OFF SETUP

s Adjusts the brightness of the monitor. P.135

X Sets the date and time. P.29

VIDEO OUT

EDIt

CARDSEt

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

Erases all image data stored on the card or format the card.

Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power.

Selects a language for on-screen display.

Sets the picture that comes on when the power is turned on and off.

Sets ON or OFF the beep sound used for button operations or warnings.

Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.

Selects the number of frames in the index display.

P.117

P.120,

132

P.121

P.27

P.139

P.138

P.143

P.110

3 Shooting basics

Shooting modes

The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on.

Mode dial

Setting-related modes

Shooting modes

Playback mode gP.105

Situation-related modes

h Full-auto shooting

Allows you to take still pictures using no special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. This is the simplest of all shooting modes.

i Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode features an infocus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

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Shooting modes

j Sports shooting

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enabling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

k Landscape+Portrait shooting

Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

l Landscape shooting

Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the

Shooting basics

foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

m Night Scene shooting

Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in with the background underexposed and without details. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.

mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture

o Self-Portrait shooting

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.

Shooting modes

Setting-related modes

P Program shooting

The camera automatically sets the most suitable combination of aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually.

p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting

When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus. g “A/S/M mode” (P.68)

A Aperture priority shooting

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions, resulting in increased “depth of field”, in which both the subject and the background are in focus. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P.69)

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Aperture (F-number) is decreased.

S Shutter priority shooting

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. g“Shutter priority shooting” (P.70)

Aperture (F-number) is increased.

Shooting modes

Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast-moving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving.

M Manual shooting

Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement.

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Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure.

g“Manual shooting” (P.71)

r My Mode

Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures. Current settings can also be saved for retrieving by this mode. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.129)

n Movie record

Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject changes, correct focusing and exposure are maintained continuously. g“Recording movies” (P.52)

• The available settings vary depending on the mode. g“Modes and Shooting Functions” (P.167)

Note

Taking still pictures

F2.8

1600 1200

SQ1

You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder.

Taking still pictures using the monitor

With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed.

Using the camera with the monitor on will shorten the life of the battery. You are recommended to turn off the monitor if you do not need it.

Mode dial

1 Set the mode dial to either h

i j k l m r p or

P and set the power switch to ON.

g“Power on/off” (P.24)

Shutter button

Power switch

Mode dial

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2 Position the AF target mark on

the subject while looking at the image on the monitor.

3 Press the shutter button gently

(halfway) to adjust the focus.

• When the focus is locked by pressing the shutter button halfway, the green lamp on the monitor lights steadily.

• When # on the monitor is on, the flash fires automatically.

Monitor

SQ1

Flash stand-by/Flash charge →This indicates the same status as

the orange lamp on the left of the viewfinder. (P.48)

Green lamp →This indicates the same status as

the green lamp on the left of the viewfinder. (P.48)

f button

AF target mark

F2.8

1600 1200

Number of storable still pictures

Memory gauge

Taking still pictures

4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The camera takes the picture.

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card.

• When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. In shooting mode, you can play back recorded images immediately by pressing the QUICK VIEW button. g“QUICK VIEW” (P.106)

TIPS

The monitor turns off.

→ If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off

automatically. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the

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viewfinder or monitor on. g“SLEEP – Sleep Timer” (P.137)

To adjust the brightness of the monitor.

→ Go to “Monitor brightness Adjustment” and adjust the brightness.

g“Monitor brightness Adjustment” (P.135)

The monitor is hard to see.

→ Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines

(smears) to appear on the image in the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.

To check the area the screen is focusing on.

→ If you press f while pressing the

shutter button halfway, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. Pressing f once more returns the size to normal. This function is not available in the digital zoom range. g“DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom” (P.55)

• 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.

Note

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

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

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

Taking still pictures

Taking still pictures using the viewfinder

The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder.

Mode dial

1 Set the mode dial to either h

i j k l m o r p or P and set the power switch to ON.

g“Power on/off” (P.24)

Press f to turn the monitor off when the monitor is on.

Shutter button

Power switch

Mode dial

Shooting basics

2 Position the AF target mark in the

viewfinder on the subject.

3 Press the shutter button gently

(halfway) to adjust the focus.

• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights steadily (Focus lock). If the orange lamp lights, the flash fires automatically.

Viewfinder

f button

Card access lamp

Orange lamp

AF target mark

Green lamp

Taking still pictures

4 Press the shutter button all the way

(fully).

• The camera takes the picture.

• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card.

• When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. In shooting mode, you can play back recorded images immediately by pressing the QUICK VIEW button. g“QUICK VIEW” (P.106)

TIPS

The subject cannot be focused on.

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g“If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P.50)

The green lamp blinks.

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

19.7" (wide-angle) away from the subject. If you use the macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 20 cm/7.9" from the subject (or 30 cm/11.8" in Telephoto). (P.78)

→ Depending on the subject, the focus and exposure may not be

locked. g“Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P.51)

The orange lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

→ The flash is charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button

and wait until the lamp goes off.

To check the picture you have just taken immediately

→ Set Rec View to ON. g“REC VIEW” (P.136)

Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor

Taking still pictures

Advantages Camera movement does

Disadvantages When close to a subject,

Tips Use the viewfinder for

Viewfinder Monitor

not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used.

the image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records.

general snapshots (landscape pictures, casual shots, etc.).

•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).

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

Camera movement can occur easily and subjects may be difficult to see in bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder.

Use the monitor when you want to shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. Use when taking macro pictures or close-ups of a person or flower.

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If correct focus cannot be obtained

When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.

Using the Focus Lock function

Mode dial

1 Position the AF target mark on the

subject you want to focus on.

• When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or

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a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

2 Press the shutter button halfway

until the green lamp lights.

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

• When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, reposition your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

3 Keeping the shutter button

pressed halfway, recompose your shot.

AF target mark

Shutter button

Green lamp

If correct focus cannot be obtained

4 Press the shutter button fully.

Shutter button

TIPS

The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure.

g“AE LOCK – Locking the exposure” (P.76)

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. If the subject still cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. g “Manual focus” (P.73)

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

The green lamp lights, 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 The subject to be

Subject without vertical lines

focused on is not in the center of the frame.

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Recording movies

This function allows you to record movies. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. You cannot record movies with sound.

Mode dial

1 Set the mode dial to n and turn

the camera on.

g“Power on/off” (P.24)

• The monitor turns on.

• The available recording time on the card

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that you are using is displayed.

• The optical zoom cannot be used.

Power switch

Shutter button

Mode dial

2 Decide the composition of the

Card access lamp

picture.

3 Press the shutter button fully to

start recording.

• The focus is locked.

• During movie recording, the N icon and

the remaining recording time (which will vary depending on memory card size) are displayed on the LCD.

4 Press the shutter button again to

stop recording.

• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically.

• The card access lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card.

• When there is space in the card memory, the remaining recording time is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot. g“Memory capacity in number of shots” (P.92)

Seconds remaining

•In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be used.

Note

TIPS

To use zoom for shooting movies

→ Set the digital zoom to ON.

g“DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom” (P.55)

Recording movies

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Zoom

Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3x magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 12x by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom (with record mode set to SQ1 or SQ2). During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification is 3x. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

Using the optical zoom

Mode dial

1 Push or pull the zoom lever.

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Zoom lever

Wide-angle: Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.

Telephoto: Pull the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.

DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DIGITAL ZOOM Æ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu and display the subject on the monitor.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select DIGITAL

ZOOM Æ ON, and press e.

2 Pull the zoom lever toward T.

• The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled.

The cursor moves up and down on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification. The cursor turns orange when inside the digital zoom field.

Zoom lever

Arrow pad OK button

Zoom

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• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.

• The digital zoom cannot be used when you turn the monitor off. The

Note

digital zoom can be used when you turn the monitor on.

4 Flash

Flash shooting

Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. You can also use an optional flash.

Mode dial

1 Set the flash mode by repeatedly

pressing #.

Flash

• The flash mode changes in the sequence shown below (when all modes are available).

Auto-flash !Red-eye reduction flash #Fill-in flash

$Flash off #SLOW Slow synchronization

Power switch

Mode dial

#button

Shutter button

• The selected mode is set automatically, and if no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the mode selector is exited.

SLOW

Flash shooting

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2 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the flash is ready to fire, the orange lamp and # lights steady.

3 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Flash working range

W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.8 m (0.7 ft. to 12.5 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m to 2.2 m (1 ft. to 7.2 ft.)

Function restrictions according to mode

Mode

Flash mode A S M Auto

! # – #SLOW1 – #SLOW2 – HSLOW – $

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The factory default settings and available modes vary depending on the selected mode.

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Orange lamp

Flash

Flash shooting

Flash

Note

TIPS

The orange lamp or # (flash standby) indication blinks.

→ The flash is charging. Wait until the orange lamp or # lights

steadily.

Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash)

→ When the orange lamp or # lights, the shutter speed locks at its

current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly.

Zoom position Shutter speed W (max.) 1/30 sec. T (max.) 1/100 sec.

• The flash does not fire in the following situations: In the movie record mode, during auto bracketing, during super-macro shooting and during Panorama shooting

• The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode,

especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor.

• When a conversion lens is fitted to the camera, vignetting may

occur. To take flash pictures, use an external flash.

Flash shooting

zAuto-flash (No indication)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

zRed-eye reduction flash (!)

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.

The subject’s eyes appear red.

• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is

released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.

Note

• 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.

zFill-in flash (#)

The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

Flash

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

bright light.

Note

Flash shooting

zFlash 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. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light

situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is

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recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.

zSlow Synchronization (#SLOW1 #SLOW2 HSLOW)

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a night scene background, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background and a flash for the

subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera

Flash

by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred.

1st curtain (front curtain) #SLOW1

Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. The slow synchronization factory default setting is #SLOW1.

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2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2

With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode:

M mode : 16 sec. P, A, S, m mode: 4 sec.

When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.

4sec.

rear curtain

4sec.

2nd curtain flash fires

1st curtain flash fires

Shutter fully opensShutter closes

front curtain

1st curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW

This mode is for when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also reduce the red-eye phenomenon. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night background. A normal flash might make the person’s eyes red, but 1st curtain with red-eye reduction lets you capture the background correctly and reduce the red-eye phenomenon at the same time. 2nd curtain with red-eye reduction is not available.

Flash

Using the slow synchronization flash

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ #SLOW Æ

SLOW1,

and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

SLOW, #SLOW2,

Arrow pad

OK button

Flash

FLASH

CAMERA

SLOW

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SLOW1

SLOW

SLOW2

Flash intensity control

You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ w, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

OK button

2 Press ac to select a setting,

then press e.

a: Light emission is increased by 1/3EV

each time you press the button. (EV : Exposure Value)

c: Light emission is decreased by 1/3 EV

each time you press the button.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

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DRIVE

ISO

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Flash

• The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed

is too fast.

Note

External flash (optional)

Using the external flash

Various types of flash shooting are possible with Olympus FL series external flashes. The external flash can be used either by itself or together with the built-in flash. If an external flash is used, the flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera like the built-in flash. Using the two flashes together allows for more sophisticated lighting, such as catch lighting using the built-in flash. The FL-40 can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the hot shoe on the top of the camera, or by using the exclusive FL-BK01 flash bracket (optional) and FL-CB02 bracket cable (optional).

Below is a description of how to mount the FL-20 flash on the hot shoe.

Mode dial

Flash

1 Slide the shoe cover off in the

direction of the arrow and attach the external flash.

• For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external flash.

• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to prevent it getting lost, and replace it on the camera when you have finished using the external flash.

2 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ Q FLASH.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

To use the external flash only

Æ Select Q (external flash) then press e.

To exit the menu, press e again.

Shoe cover

FLASH

CAMERA

SLOW

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IN+

To use the external flash together with the built-in flash

Æ Select IN+Q (built-in and external flash) then press e.

To exit the menu, press e again.

3 Turn on the external flash.

• When using the FL-20, set the mode dial to TTL-AUTO.

• When using the FL-40, it begins communicating with the camera and automatically switches to TTL-AUTO. During communication, TTL-AUTO is displayed.

• Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on.

External flash (optional)

4 Press # to set the flash mode.

g“Flash shooting” (P.56)

• If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the built-in flash by itself.

Note

Flash

External flash (optional)

Using commercially available external flashes

Provided that the flash can be connected to the hot shoe, a commercially available external flash may be used. The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes. For details on compatible commercially available external flashes, refer to the next page.

Mode dial

1 Attach the external flash to the hot

shoe and connect it to the camera.

• For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the external

Flash

flash.

2 Select M mode. Adjust the shutter

speed and aperture.

g“Manual shooting” (P.71)

• Remember that a slow shutter speed can produce blurred images. For the best results, we recommend that you set the shutter speed from 1/200 to 1/300 seconds.

3 Turn on the external flash.

• Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning the flash on.

4 Set the mode that automatically controls the amount of

light emitted by the external flash. Also set the ISO sensitivity and aperture on the external flash to match the camera’s settings.

• Refer to the user’s manual for the external flash to select its mode.

• The camera’s flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. The external flash will fire even when the camera’s flash mode is set

Note

to $ (off).

• Confirm in advance that the external flash you are using is synchronized with the camera.

External flash (optional)

Compatible commercially available external flashes

When selecting an external flash, use products which meet the following basic conditions.

(1) Some flashes available on the market operate with a high voltage synchro

terminal. If one of these is used, it may damage the camera, and/or the camera may not function normally. Contact the manufacturer of the flash you are using concerning the specifications of the flash’s synchro terminal.

(2) Some flashes available on the market have the polarity of the synchro

terminal reversed. In this case, even if the flash is connected, it will not fire. Contact the manufacturer of the flash for more information.

(3) Exposures when using an external flash require that adjustments be

made on the external flash unit. If an external flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the F value and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera.

(4) Even if the auto F value and ISO sensitivity of the external flash are set to

the same conditions as those on the camera, depending on the photographic conditions, it is possible that the correct exposure may not be obtained anyway. In such a case, adjust the auto F value or ISO value on the external flash unit or calculate the distance in the manual mode and use it that way.

(5) Use a flash which is capable of covering an illumination angle for a 38 mm

or larger lens when calculated for 35 mm film. However, in close-up photography with the lens on the wide setting, the bottom of the image may not expose correctly. The ideal is to have a wide angle adapter to fit on the flash and spread the illumination angle so it is wider.

(6) Use a flash unit with a flash time of 1/200 sec. or less when using the flash

at full strength. For devices with a long flash time, a portion of the light emitted will not contribute to the exposure.

(7) If a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional

communications functions other than an Olympus FL series external flash is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry. Do not use such a device.

Flash

5 Advanced shooting

A/S/M mode

Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ A/S/M Æ A,

S or M, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

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DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

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Arrow pad OK button

Aperture priority shooting

Mode dial

1 Select A mode.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.68)

2 Press ac to set the aperture

value.

a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases.

If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure.)

Aperture value

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appears:The image is overexposed. Press a to increase the aperture value.

Aperture range :Toward W: f2.8 to f8.0

• When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. in the maximum wide angle, or 1/100 sec. in the

Note

maximum telephoto, and will not go slower.

Toward T : f4.8 to f8.0

appears:The image is underexposed. Press c to decrease the aperture value.

Shutter priority shooting

Mode dial

1 Select S mode.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.68)

2 Press ac to set the shutter

speed.

a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.

If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps (When the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure).

Advanced shooting

Shutter speed

appears:The image is overexposed. Press a to set a faster shutter speed.

Shutter speed range : 1 to 1/1000 sec.

• Shutter speeds that can be set differ according to the flash setting.

Note

appears:The image is underexposed. Press c to set a slower shutter speed.

Manual shooting

Mode dial

1 Select M mode.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.68)

2 Use the arrow pad to set the

aperture value and shutter speed.

b : The aperture value increases. d : The aperture value decreases. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.

x AEL/Custom button

Arrow pad

• When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from -3.0 to +3.0 EV) between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera is displayed.

• If the exposure differential appears in red, it indicates that the exposure differential is less than -3.0 EV or more than +3.0 EV.

Aperture value: f2.8 to f8.0 (W)

Shutter speed : 16 to 1/1000 sec.

• To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed.

Note

f4.8 to f8.0 (T)

Exposure differential

Advanced shooting

Focusing applications

AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark

You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ AF AREA, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

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2 Use the arrow pad to move the AF

target mark to the area you want to focus on.

• The AF target mark at the center of the screen can be moved vertically or horizontally.

3 Take the picture.

• To restore the AF target mark to its original position (at the center), press e.

•Press e again to exit AF target mark selection mode.

• AF AREA is not available when the digital zoom is set to ON.

• The location of the AF target mark cannot be saved.

Note

Arrow pad OK button

AF AREA

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AF target mark

Focusing applications

Manual focus

If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.

Mode dial

1 Hold down e for more than 1

second.

Arrow pad

OK button

2 When the focus distance selection

screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF.

3 Press ac to set the focus

distance.

• During operation, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right position.

• The distance indicator on the left of the monitor is for reference only.

• When the indicator is moved to less than 0.5 m (1.6 ft.), the display automatically switches to the 20 cm (7.9") to 50 cm (1.6 ft.) display.

4 Hold down e for more than 1 second to save the setting.

• MF is displayed in red on the monitor.

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Focusing applications

5 Take the picture.

• The focus is locked at the distance you have set.

To cancel manual focus

1 Hold down e for more than 1

second to display the focus distance selection screen.

Press d to select AF, then press e.

• Manual focus is canceled.

TIPS

How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance.

Æ The focus can be fixed at the same distance as when you perform

focus lock. Turn the monitor on and perform the following

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operations. 1 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance

and press the shutter button halfway.

• Press f to turn the monitor on when the monitor is off.

2 Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, press e.

• The distance indicator is displayed.

• MF is selected and the focus is locked at the same distance as when you performed focus lock.

Even if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing is not possible at ).

Æ Adjust the cursor position by pressing ac while watching the

monitor.

• If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be changed. Perform setting again.

Note

Metering

There are two ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the way best suited to your purpose.

Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding

Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF

Spot metering

Mode dial

1 Select n or ( by repeatedly

pressing (.

• If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.

• ( is not available in manual focus mode. g“Manual focus” (P.73)

area separately.

target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light.

( Macro/Spot butto n

Advanced shooting

AE LOCK – Locking the exposure

This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, recompose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame. Then press x to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture.

Mode dial

1 When using the camera in the

p mode, AE lock is not

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available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M.

g“A/S/M mode” (P.68)

• If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button. g“Setting the custom button” (P.124)

2 Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered

value (exposure), then press x.

• If the monitor is turned off, the monitor turns on and the metered value is saved.

• If you want to lock a different exposure, press x again to cancel AE lock. Each time you press x , AE lock is alternately engaged and canceled.

x AEL/Custom button

AE LOCK – Locking the exposure

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3 Position the AF target mark on the

subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway.

• The green lamp lights.

• AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

4 Press the shutter button fully.

• AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot.

TIPS

To save the locked metered value (exposure) after shooting (AE memory).

Æ After step 2 or 3, hold down x for more than 1 second. C

appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory.

AE lock was canceled.

Æ Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing

AE lock. Doing so will cancel AE lock.

Æ The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was

turned off.

• AE lock is not available when a menu is displayed on the screen.

Exit the menu. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

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During AE lock, AEL is displayed.

F2.8

Advanced shooting

Macro mode shooting

You can shoot the subject at close range. (Wide-angle at 20cm/7.9" to 50 cm/

19.7", telephoto at 30 cm/11.8" to 50 cm/19.7".) Photographs of distant subjects can also be taken, but the camera may take time to focus. If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will turn out well ((). (P.75)

Normal shooting With the macro mode

Mode dial

1 Select & or ( by repeatedly

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pressing (.

• The selected mode is set.

• If no operation is performed for 3 seconds, the mode selector screen is automatically exited.

• You cannot select & and ( in manual focus mode.

g“Manual focus” (P.73)

( Macro/Spot button

Super macro mode shooting

This mode lets you shoot from as close as 4 cm/1.6" to your subject. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed and cannot be used.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ % Æ ON, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad

OK button

Use the monitor.

TIPS

The subject is in shadow

Æ When taking pictures close to the subject, shadows may become

conspicuous, and the auto focus may not be able to maintain correct focus. If this happens, use the manual focus. g“Manual focus” (P.73)

• Use the monitor during super macro mode.

• During super macro shooting, the built-in flash is not available. You

Note

can use an external flash, but vignetting may occur. Check the recorded image on the monitor.

Advanced shooting

Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, press a to select

Y/<, press ac to select Y, then press e.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

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2 Press the shutter button fully to

take the picture.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure.

• The self-timer/remote control lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.

• If you are shooting a movie, the shooting will start when the above period of approximately 12 seconds has elapsed. Press the shutter button again to stop shooting.

• To cancel the self-timer, press e.

• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

• During Self-timer shooting, sequential shooting is not possible.

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Shutter button

Arrow pad OK button

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

OFF

Remote control shooting

Shooting is possible using the remote control device (RM-2). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera.

Mode dial

1 Mount the camera on a tripod or

place it on a stable, flat surface.

2 In the top menu, press a to select

Y/<, press ac to select <, then press e.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad OK button

OFF

3 Point the remote control device at

the remote control receiver on the camera and press the remote control shutter button.

• The focus and exposure are locked. The self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for about 2 seconds before taking the picture.

CAMERA

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

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Remote control receiver

Remote control shooting

TIPS

The self-timer remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device.

Æ The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move

closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again.

Æ The remote control batteries are exhausted. Replace with new

batteries. g “How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device” (P.171)

How to cancel the remote control mode.

Æ The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after

shooting. Perform step 2 and set the mode to OFF (no display).

• If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, the effective signal distance may be reduced or shooting may not take place.

Note

Advanced shooting

Sequential shooting

There are 3 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Continuous shots will not be possible if Record Mode is set to TIFF or if Noise Reduction is set to ON.

Drive mode

o : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed.

(Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting)

j : Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame.

5 frames or more at 1.7 frames/sec (in HQ mode)

k : Adjusts the focus 1 frame at a time. The AF sequential shooting

speed is slower than for normal sequential shooting.

BKT : g“Auto bracketing” (P.84)

Sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DRIVE Æ

j or k, and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

2 Take the picture.

• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.

• During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the monitor.

DRIVE

CAMERA

ISO

A/S/M

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Arrow pad OK button

AF BKt

Advanced shooting

Sequential shooting

Auto bracketing

Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus. The focus and white balance are locked at the first frame.

Ex: When BKT is set to ±1.0 ×3

-1.0 0.0 +1.0

Mode dial

Advanced shooting

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ DRIVE Æ BKT, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

2 Select the exposure differential.

Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d.

OK button

BKt

CANCEL

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Sequential shooting

3 Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5,

then press e.

•Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears.

4 Take the picture.

• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button.

• Sequential shooting (j, k, BKT) is not possible in the

following situations:

Note

When record mode is set to TIFF. When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON.

• Auto bracketing is not possible in M mode.

• The slowest shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. for sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting. The flash fires if set to auto-flash mode.

• The built-in flash and external flash do not fire in BKT mode.

• If the battery power is low and the battery check lights during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how much battery power remains.

• If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting.

Advanced shooting

PANORAMA – Panorama shooting

You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards (xD-Picture Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ PANORAMA, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• The PANORAMA mode is set.

Arrow pad

2 Use the arrow pad to choose at

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which edge you want to connect the pictures.

d : The next picture is connected at the

right edge

b : The next picture is connected at the

left edge

a : The next picture is connected at the

top

c : The next picture is connected at the

bottom

Connects pictures from left to

OK button

right

Connects pictures from

bottom to top

PANORAMA – Panorama shooting

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

pictures.

• Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.

• You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture.

• Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.

The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen. You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps. Compose your shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps with the left edge of the next picture if you are connecting pictures from left to right (or vice versa if you are connecting pictures from right to left).

• When you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark appears.

4 Press e to finish panorama shooting.

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

• The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards.

• During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are

Note

not available.

• Images are saved in JPEG format when panorama shooting is done in the TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change.

• If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting.

• The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.

Advanced shooting

2 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one pictures

F2.8

1600 1200

F2.8

1600 1200

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

Picture when played

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ 2 IN 1, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• The 2 IN1 picture mode is displayed on

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the monitor.

2 Take the first shot.

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

3 Take the second shot.

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

• After the combined picture is created and saved on the card, the camera returns to normal shooting.

back

Arrow pad OK button

F2.8

1600 1200

F2.8

1600 1200

Image when shot

2 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one pictures

• During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting modes are not available.

Note

• To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved.

• Images are saved in JPEG format when 2 IN 1 shooting is done in the TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change.

• Operating the mode dial will exit 2 IN 1 picture mode.

• If the camera enters sleep mode after the first shot, 2 IN 1 picture mode will be canceled.

Advanced shooting

FUNCTION – Adding special effects to pictures

This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting.

OFF Turn off FUNCTION. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ FUNCTION, then select a mode and press e.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

•Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad

CAMERA

ISO

FUNCtION

CARDSEt PIC

OK button

BLACK&WHItE

Advanced shooting

•WB, > and SATURATION cannot be used in Function shooting.

• You cannot select FUNCTION when the record mode is set to TIFF.

Note

OFF

SEPIA

6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode

You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For details of the number of pictures storable on the card and resolutions in different record modes, refer to the tables on P.92.

Image becomes clearer

Application

Select for the

print size

For small-sized print and website

Nomber of pixels increases

Compression

Number of pixels

2560 × 1920 2272 × 1704 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200

1280 × 960 1024 × 768

640 × 480

Non

compression

TIFF

Low

compression

SHQ HQ

SQ1

HIGH

SQ2

HIGH

High

compression

SQ1

NORMAL

SQ2

NORMAL

zResolution

The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.

zFile format

In record modes other than TIFF, images are compressed in the JPEG format. The compression rate also varies in each mode. (Movies are in Motion JPEG format (.mov).)

zCompression

In record modes other than TIFF, image data are compressed. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be.

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode

Still Picture Record Modes (with a 16 MB card)

Record

mode

TIFF

SHQ 2560 × 1920

HQ 2560 × 1920

2272 × 1704

SQ1

2048 × 1536

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

SQ2

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1024 × 768

640 × 480

∗

HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses normal compression

Number of pixels

2560 × 1920

2272 ×1704 1 2048 × 1536 1 1600 × 1200 2

1280 × 960 4 1024 × 768 6

640 × 480 15

HIGH

NORMAL 16

HIGH 6

NORMAL 20

HIGH 11

NORMAL 33

HIGH 17

NORMAL 52

HIGH 27

NORMAL 76

HIGH 70

NORMAL 198

Compression

Uncompressed

Low

compression

High

compression

Movie Record Modes (with a 16 MB card)

Record mode Resolution

HQ 320 × 240 (15frames/sec.) 32 sec. SQ 160 × 120 (15frames/sec.) 140 sec.

File

Memory capacity in no. of shots

format

TIFF

JPEG

Memory capacity in number of shots

Record mode

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

• The number of remaining pictures may change according to the

Note

subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures, or stored images are erased.

• If movies are shot with VIDEO OUT set to PAL and the Video cable connected, the movie recording time will differ from the time listed in the Movie Record Modes table.

Selecting a record mode

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, press b to select K, and choose SHQ

2560 × 1920, HQ 2560 × 1920, SQ1 1600 × 1200 or SQ2 640

gGo to Step 4.

× 480.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, press b to select

K, then press ac to select HQ

gGo to Step 4.

or SQ.

DIGItAL ZOOM

MODE MENU

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ PICTURE Æ K, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

•If K is displayed on the top menu as a

shortcut menu, press the arrow pad in the same direction as the arrow shown next to K. g“SHORT CUT” (P.126)

Arrow pad OK button

Record mode

2 Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF,

SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d.

3 Press ac to select the resolution.

If you have selected SQ1 or SQ2, press d after choosing the resolution, then choose HIGH or

SQ1

2272 1704

2048 1536 1600 1200

NORMAL by pressing ac.

4 Press e.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

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Adjusting the image quality and exposure

HIGH

NORMAL

ISO sensitivity

The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.

AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light

50/80/160/320 With a lower ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ CAMERA Æ ISO, then press ac to choose the most suitable ISO sensitivity and press

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• AUTO is not available in p mode.

•Press e again to exit the menu.

conditions and the subject brightness.

in daylight. With a higher ISO setting, you can use faster shutter speeds with the same amount of light.

Arrow pad OK button

AUTO

CAMERA

DRIVE

ISO

A/S/M

CARDSEt PIC

80 160 320

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

• Higher ISO settings produce more electrical noise.

• When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions

Note

without a flash, ISO automatically increases, otherwise the shutter speed will be reduced, possibly resulting blurred images due to camera movement.

• If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach when ISO is set to AUTO, the sensitivity is automatically increased.

Exposure compensation

This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor.

Mode dial

1 Press b d to select a setting.

• Adjust toward + : Press d to adjust up to

+2.0 in 1/3 steps.

• Adjust toward - : Press b to adjust up to

-2.0 in 1/3 steps.

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

TIPS

• Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward - when shooting dark subjects.

• You can set the aperture by pressing b d in M mode. g“Manual shooting” (P.71)

Note

• If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness.

• Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark.

White balance

Color reproduction differs depending on the light 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.

Mode dial

1 In the top menu, select MODE

MENU Æ PICTURE Æ WB, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• If WB is displayed on the top menu as a shortcut menu, press the arrow pad in the same direction as the arrow shown next to WB. g“SHORT CUT” (P.126)

2 Press ac to select AUTO,

PRESET or V according to the shooting conditions.

AUTO Press e. Press e again to exit the menu. PRESET Press d to display the next selection screen.

g“Preset white balance” (P.98)

V Press d to display the next selection screen.

g“One-touch white balance” (P.98)

CAM

PICtURE

SHARPNESS

CARDSEt

CONtRASt

Arrow pad OK button

AUtO

PRESEt

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

White balance

Auto white balance

Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source.

Preset white balance

Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. Press e twice to exit the menu.

5 : For shooting on a sunny day. 3 : For shooting on a cloudy day. 1 : For shooting under a tungsten light. w : For shooting under a daylight fluorescent

lamp. This type of lamp is used mainly in homes.

x : For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp

is generally used in desk lamps, etc.

y : For shooting under a cool white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is

generally used in offices, etc.

CANCEL

PRESEt

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One-touch white balance

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than PRESET WB can provide. To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance.

1 Display V screen and point the

camera at a sheet of white paper.

• Position the paper so that it fills the screen, making sure there are no shadows.

CANCEL

2 Press e.

• The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu.

• To cancel one-touch white balance, press b.

e button

One-touch white balance

3 Press e repeatedly to exit the menu.

• When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light

Note

reflected by the paper is too bright or too dark.

• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.

• After setting a white balance 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.

White balance

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Olympus C-5000 ZOOM Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Composition of the manual

Names of parts

Camera

Monitor indications

Battery check

Memory gauge

How to use this manual

1 Getting started

Attaching the strap

Battery/Card basics

Charging the battery

Card basics

Inserting and removing the battery and card

Using the AC adapter (optional)

Power on/off

If the card is not recognized (card check)

Selecting a language

Setting the date and time

Holding the camera

2 Using the menus

About the menus

How to use the menus

Shortcut menus

Mode Menus

3 Shooting basics

Shooting modes

Taking still pictures

Taking still pictures using the monitor

Taking still pictures using the viewfinder

Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor

If correct focus cannot be obtained

Using the Focus Lock function

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Recording movies

Zoom

Using the optical zoom

DIGITAL ZOOM – Using the digital zoom

4 Flash

Flash shooting

Using the slow synchronization flash

Flash intensity control

External flash (optional)

Using the external flash

Using commercially available external flashes

Compatible commercially available external flashes

5 Advanced shooting

A/S/M mode

Aperture priority shooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

Focusing applications

AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark

Manual focus

Metering

Spot metering

AE LOCK – Locking the exposure

Macro mode shooting

Super macro mode shooting

Self-timer shooting

Remote control shooting

Sequential shooting

Sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting

Auto bracketing

PANORAMA – Panorama shooting

2 IN 1 – Taking two-in-one pictures

FUNCTION – Adding special effects to pictures

6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Record mode

Selecting a record mode

ISO sensitivity

Exposure compensation

White balance

Auto white balance

Preset white balance

One-touch white balance