Olympus CAEDIA C-350ZOOM, CAEDIA D-560ZOOM, CAMEDIA X-200, CAMEDIA D-560 ZOOM, CAMEDIA C-350 ZOOM Reference Manual

OLYMPUS

(AM DIA

DIGITAL CAMERA

D-560ZOOM
C-350ZOOM

X-200

REFERENCE MANUAL

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Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.

Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.

OLYMPUS

(AM(DIA

DIGITAL CAMERA

D-560ZOOM

C-350ZOOM

X-200

REFERENCE MANUAL

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

start to use your new camera, please read these instructions care-
fully 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.

• Screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual may differ
from those of the actual product.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : D-560ZOOM/C-350ZOOM/X-206

Trade Name : OLYMPUS

Responsible Party :Olympus America Inc.

Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A.

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.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of time Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

For customers in Europe

"DE*' mark indicates that this product complies with timeEuropean

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).

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Contents P4

: Specifications P131

Glossary of terms P 133

Index P135

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Contents .......................................... 4

1 Getting started 8

Names of parts ..................................... 8

Camera ........................................ 8

Monitor indications .............................. 10

How to use this manual .............................. !3

Attaching the strap .................................. 14

Loading the batteries ................................ !5

Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter .......... !7

Inserting a card .................................... !9

Card basics .................................... 19

Removing the card .............................. 21

Power on/off ...................................... 22

If the card is not recognized (card check) ............. 25

Selecting a language _._ .......................... 26

Setting the date and time Q ......................... 28

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

2 About the menus 31

Types of menus .................................... 31

How to use the menus ............................... 32

Shortcut menus .................................... 34

Shooting mode ................................. 34

Playback mode ................................. 35

Mode Menus ...................................... 36

Shooting mode ................................. 36

Playback mode ................................. 38

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Contents

3 Shooting basics 40

Shooting mode .................................... 40

Taking still pictures OPHOT0 .......................... 43

Taking still pictures using the viewfinder .............. 43

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

Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor .............. 47

If correct focus cannot be obtained ..................... 48

Determine the position of the subject after focusing

(Focus Lock) .................... 48

Subjects that are difficult to focus on ................ 50

Night scene mode [] ............................... 51

Recording movies [] ............................... 53

Zoom ............................................ 55

Using the optical zoom ........................... 55

Using the digital zoom ............................ 56

Using the flash ,_ ................................... 58

4 Advanced shooting 61

Macro mode shooting _,_ ............................. 61

Self-timer shooting _ .............................. 63

Selecting the metering area _ ....................... 64

Sequential shooting _ ............................. 65

PANORAMA ...................................... 66

Taking two-in-one pictures 2 IN 1 ...................... 68

Selecting a record mode _" ........................... 70

Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) [].. 74

Adjusting the white balance WB ...................... 76

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5 Playback 78

Viewing still pictures [] ............................. 78

QUICK VIEW ................................... 79

Close-up playback Q. ........................... 80

Index display [] ................................... 81

Selecting the number of pictures .................... 82

Slideshow _ ..................................... 83

Playback on a TV .................................. 84

Picture rotation _ ............................... 85

MOVIE PLAY- Viewing movies [] ..................... 86

Protecting pictures o_ ............................... 88

Erasing pictures/_> ................................. 89

Single-frame erase .............................. 89

All-frame erase ................................. 90

Editing still pictures ................................. 91

Creating black and white pictures ................... 92

Creating sepia-toned pictures ...................... 92

Resizing _ ................................... 93

INDEX - Creating an index ........................... 94

6 Useful functions 96

MODE RESET - Reset the settings you changed .......... 96

ALL RESET - Saving the camera's settings .............. 97

CARD SETUP - Formatting cards_] ................... 99

Displaying shooting information INFO ................. 101

Adjusting the monitor brightness [..c_,_.................. 102

REC VIEW ....................................... 103

Turning the beep sound off m))) ...................... 104

FILE NAME ...................................... 105

PIXEL MAPPING .................................. 106

VIDEO OUT - Video output selection .................. 107

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Contents

7 Print setting 108

How to print pictures,I], ............................ 108

All-frame reservation ,[_ ........................... 110

Single-frame reservation _ ......................... 112

Resetting print reservation data ,_ .................... 115

8 Miscellaneous 117

Error codes ...................................... 117

Troubleshooting ................................... 118

The camera does not work ....................... 118

The image quality is poor ........................ 122

List d menus ..................................... 124

List of factory default settings ........................ 128

List d items by shooting mode ....................... 129

Camera maintenance .............................. 130

Specifications .................................... 131

Glossary of terms ................................. 133

Index ........................................... 135

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Camera

Shutter button

ITS" P.43

Zoom lever

(WIT. [] Q. )

I_' P.55, P.80,

P.81

P.58

Self-timer lamp _ P.63

Lens barrier

Turns the camera on
and off in the shooting Lens

mode Extends automatically

when you open the Iens
barrier.

Connector cover

DC-IN jackNIDEO OUTj

I_ _ P.17, P.84

_Strap eyelet

[C_ P.14

Card cover I_ P.20

.... USB connector

VIDEO OUT jack

I_ P.84

DC-IN jack I1_ P.17

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Names of parts

Arrow pad

Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions They
are aIso used as direction buttons. _, @>, (_ and _) indicate

which button to be pressed.

Viewfinder o , _

I_" P.43

Monitor

IY@'P.10

Arrow pad

(_@8)

[_ P.26, P.31

S_ Macro button ( _ ) I_ P.61

%;0ebutton

'_'_°_ OK/Menu button (@)

_._ ..... I_ P.31

v_ Self-timer button ( _ ) I}_' P,63

Monitor button

(QUICK VIEW_ )

I_%_P.45, P.79

Playback button ( _ )

IS_ P.78

Turns the camera on
and off in the

pIayback mode
Turns the monitor on

and off in the shooting
mode.

t Battery compartment

cover _-*_ P.15

I Tripod socket

- Viewfinder

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AF target mark I!i_' P.43

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Names of parts

Monitor indications

• Shooting mode

Still picture Movie

Items

Scene select/movie

Battery check
Green lamp

Flash standby
Cameramovementwarning/Flash charge

Macro mode
Flash mode

Sequential shooting
Self-timer
Record mode
Resolution

Metering

Exposure compensation
White balance

AF target mark

Memory gauge
Number of storable still pictures

Seconds remaining

Indications Ref Page

P, I_, [], I_, I_, [] P4o

_, _ P.12

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_ dit)

(Blinks) P.43

P61

@, ,_, @ P58

r-q, _ p.6s

@ P63

SHQ, HQ, SQI, SQ2 P70

2048×1536, 1024×768,640x480, etc. P.70

P64

-20, -15, -1.0, -05, +0.5, +1 g, +15, +2.[ P.74

] P.43

I ,N,D,D P12

15 P.45

36" P.53

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Names of parts

• Playback mode

INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the
monitor. Screens when the Information disptay is set to ON are shown below.

Ir_" "Displaying shooting information" (P 101 )

Still picture Movie

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items indications Ref Page

1 Print reservation, j-L x 10

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Number of prints

2 Battery check ir_l, _ P.12

3 Protect r_ P.88
4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQI, SQ2 P.70

5 Resolution 2048x1536, 1024×768,640x480, etc. P.70

6 Exposure compensation -20, -15, -1.0, -05, +0.5, +10, +15, +2.C P.74

7 White bal .... WB AUTO.._"., C_:), _, _ P.76

8 Date and time '03.04.01 12:00 P.28

File number (still picture) 100-0016

/ IPlayingtimeTotalrecordingtime (movie) 0"/15"
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LOl Movie _) P86

Note

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

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

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Names of parts

• Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While
the gauge is lit, the camera isstoring the picture orthe movie on the card The

memory gauge indication changes as shown beIow depending on the
shooting status.

If the memory gauge isfully lit, wait a few seconds untiI itgoes off to take the
next shot

When taking still pictures

Before One picture

shooting taken

(Gauge is off) (Lit)

Shoot Shoot Shoot

Wait

More than two No more pictures can be

taken taken (Fully lit)

(Lit) Wait until the gauge returns

to the status on the leftto

take the next shot

When recording movies

ftyou continue shooting

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Wait I

Before shooting During s_looting (Lit)

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(Gauge is off) • Shooting is not possible untilthe lit area goes off completely

• Movie recording ends automatically when the memory gauge is full

• Battery check

If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as fotlows while the camera is turned on

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Ill _ _ No indication

Lit (Green) Blinks (Red) Green lamp and orange lamp on

The indicator turns the right of the vJewfinder blink.

off after a while) Remaining power level: low.

Prepare new batteries Remaining power }evek exhausted.

Remaining power Replace with new batteries

level: high

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-- Follow the arrows to perform menu operations For details on
operating procedures, see _"Types of menus" (P31)

s_l_ct_0_ MENU_ CAMERA_ _

-- _The button for various

2 P,o_o_o_po fanct on and the r

ocat on are c earyo,o[.] lutoda¢_er_I_i_ag_

i;Iustrated

_) indicafewhich button

to press on the arrow pad. (The up or
down buttons are used in this example.)

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

Indications used in this manual

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunctions

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_/}_ or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be

Note absolutely avoided.

_?_ yourUSefUlcamerainf°rmati°nand hints that will help you get the most out of

_._ Reference pages describing details or associated information

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Thread the short end of the
strap through the strap

eyelet.

Thread the long end of the
strap through the loop that
has already gone through
the eyelet.

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Pull the strap tight, making

sure that it is securely
fastened and does not come

loose.

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

Note • Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera

does not fall off. tf the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls
off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

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This camera uses 1 CR-V3 tithium battery pack or 2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries
or NiMH batteries

Important

• CR-V3 lithium battery cannot be recharged.

• Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack.

• Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

1 Make sure that:

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Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of (_.

• The battery compartment cover is
unlockedandopened in thedirection of

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• Use the ball of your finger to elide the
cover Donot use your fingernail as this

could reeuIt in injury.

Battery compartment
cover

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Loading the batteries

3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly

oriented as shown in the illustration,

When using AA (R6) batteries When using aCR-V3 lithium

battery pack

Batter! When using a CR-V3 tithium

direction mark

battery pack, Insert it in the
There is a mark showing the direction as shown in the
correct way to insert the AA illustration.

batteries on the bottom of the
camera.

4

Close the battery compartment

and press it down (_cover,

and slide it in the direction
shown (i_).

• If the battery compartment cover
seems hard to close, do not force it.

With the battery compartment cover
shut, press the mark firmly and

push in the direction shown in the
illustration.

• Ifthe camera is left for about 30 minutes with the batteries removed, the

date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.

Note

- Precautions when using batteries
The amount of power consumed varies considerabIy depending on the

operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted
batteries or aIkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying

the battery tevel warning (P 12).

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Loading the batteries

Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter

In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of
battery or AC adapter can be used Choose the power source best suited to

the situation.

• CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Not rechargeable)

Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it is convenient

when traveling.

• NiMH batteries (Rechargeable batteries)

Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However,
charging the batteries repeatedly before using up their capacity will shorten

the life of the batteries per charge gradualIy.

• AA (R6) alkaline batteries

When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) aIkaline batteries,
which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you

can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer,
shooting conditions, etc. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save

power

• AC adapter

An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter altows you to power your

digitaI camera from a common AC wall outtet Be sure to use the specified AC
adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image
downloads

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 detaits

AC wall outlet

VIDEO OUT jack cover A

- Connection cord

plug

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Loading the batteries

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Note

Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.

Ifthe battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC, the
image data may be lost or damaged. You are 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 batteries 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 battery packs may vary according to the type of battery,
manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc.

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

• 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.

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

• When using an AC adapter, the AC adapter supplies power to the

camera even if batteries are loaded inthe camera. The AC adapter does
not charge batteries in the camera.

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"Card" in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card
to record pictures.

Card basics

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.

1 Index area

You can write down the card's contents

2 Contact area

Comes into contact with the camera's signal read
contacts

Compatible cards

• xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB)

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| • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was

_' formatted on another device (such as e PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to
Note format the card on this camera. _ "CARD SETUP - Formatting cards"

(P.99)

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Inserting a card

1 Make sure that:

Open the card cover.

Face the card the correct way and

insert it into the card slot as

shown in the illustration,

• Insert the card keeping it straight.

• The card stops with a cIick when it is
inserted all the way

• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an
angle coutd damage the contact area or

cause the card to jam.

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

Index area side of the card

Notch

4 Close the card cover securely.

The position of the card
inserted correctly

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Inserting a card

Removing the card

1 Make sure that:

2 Open the card cover.

3

Push the card all the way in to 1 _

unlock it, and let it return slowly. 7

• Thecardisejectedaehortwayandthen / '/=_1

etops i_

i Note

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

out of the slot

4 Hold the card straight and pull it

out.

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• Do not usea sharp-pointed object such as a pen or any other rigid object
when pushing the card.

Note ° Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the

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

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eWhen shooting pictures (Shooting mode)

Power on:

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Power off:

Open the lens barrier fully.

The camera turns on in the shooting mode and the lens
extends.

If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened,

there is a possibitity that the barrier is not fully open Open
the lens barrier fully until you feet it clicks.

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Close the tens barrier slightly until it almost touches

the lens barrel.

The lens barrier stops just before ittouches the tens and the
lens retracts Wait until the lens is fully retracted before

closing the tens barrier completely
The camera turns off

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Power on/off

TIPS ---------=---------------=------

• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode
and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will

automatically turn off. The lens retracts automatically 5 minutes after
that. The camera activates again as soon as you lightly press the shutter
button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you

do not intend to take any pictures for a while.

• Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may

,__ damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.

Note

eWhen playing back pictures (Playback mode)

Power on: Press r-_ (playback) with the lens barrier closed.

The camera turns on in the playback mode The monitor

turns on and the last picture taken is displayed.

Playback button ( I_ )

Power off: Press [E} .

The monitor and the camera turn off.

ack button ( _ )

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Power on/off

TIPS ================================

• When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant and
a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction.

Note

Never open the card cover, remove the card or the batteries, or connect
or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so

could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot be restored.
When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off before opening

the card cover.

The power is on when:

The lens is extended The monitor is turned on

• Even if the monitor is turned off, the camera stitl consumes battery power
when the lens is extended.

The power is off when:

The lens barrier is closed The monitor is turned off

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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 foIIowing screen is displayed.

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

Note

Monitor

Corrective action '_

indication

Q.

NO CARD

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.
Replace with a new card, or format the card.

>Press _ _ to setect POWER OFF, and press

@. Replace it with a new one.

_,Format the card

Press @ _ to select [_ FORMAT, and press
to display the confirmation screen. SeIect YES and

press (_).
Formatting starts If the card was successfully
formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures

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You can select a language for on-screen display This reference manual
shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations

Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this

camera

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Open the lens barrier fully.
Press _),

• The top menu isdisplayed.

Press _ on the arrow pad to select
MODE MENU.

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Top menu

4 Press_to selectthe SETUP

tab, and press _.

SETUP

Press_to select O_,and
press _.

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Selecting a language

6 Press _ _ to select a language,

and press @.

7

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Press _ again to exit the menu.

Close the lens barrier to turn the C)

camera off.

TIPS ................................ '_

• The languagecan alsobeset fromthe playbackmode. e

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1 Open the lens barrier fully.

Press _,

• The topmenu isdisplayed

Press _ on the arrow pad to select

MODE MENU.

OK button

4 Press _ _ to select the SETUP

tab, and press _.

SETUPtab

5

Press _ to select Q, and

press _.

• The greenframe moves to the seIected

item.

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Top menu

Setting the date and time

6 Press _ _ 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 _.

• Move to the year setting.

• The following steps show tile procedure
used when the date andtime settings are
set to Y-M-D.

7 Press _ _ to set the year, and

press _ to move to the month
setting.

• To move back tothe previous setting,
press

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

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Repeat this procedure until the

date and time are completely set.

• The camera only displays thetime in24-hour time sysytem ("2.pro"
would be "14:00").

Press _,

• For a more accurate setting, press
when the time signaI hits go seconds

The ctock starts when you press the
button

10 Close the lens barrier to turn the

camera off.

• The current settings are retained even when the power is turned off,
unless they are readjusted.

Note • The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left without

batteries for approximately 30 minutes. The settings wilt be canceled
more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short

time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that
the date and time settings are correct.

TIPS ================================

• The date and time can also be set from the playback mode.

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