Olympus Camedia D-560 Zoom, Camedia C-350 Zoom, Camedia X-200 User Manual
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
QuickStart Guide
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville,
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
http://support.olympusamerica.com/
D-560ZOOM / C-350ZOOM / X-200
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your Digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the camera
set-up procedures that follow.
START HERE
It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step
numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your
new Digital camera.
For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to
the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference
Manual on the CD-ROM.
Digital camera Strap AA (R6) alkaline batteries (2) CAMEDIA Master
The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, video cable,warranty card, registration card (not
provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.
Wendenstrasse 14-18,
20097 Hamburg, Germany
http://www.olympus-europa.com/
CD-ROM
http://www.olympus.com/
USB cable (gray color) xD-Picture Card
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…
a. Loading the battery
Note: The batteries and xD-Picture card
compartments are accessed by opening the
respective compartment covers.
• Close the lens barrier.
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the
arrow, and lift open the cover as shown in the illustration.
• Insert the batteries into the compartment.
• Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the
battery in and slide the cover while pressing the mark.
Note: If the battery compartment cover is hard to
close, do not force it. Press on the cover firmly
to close the cover, and then slide it into position.
• To remove the batteries, make sure that the monitor and the
lamp at the side of the viewfinder are off.
b. Inserting the xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures
and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures
you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even
when the camera is turned off and/or the batteries are removed.
• Open the card cover.
• Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot.
• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as
shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card
will lock into place when fully inserted.
• To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return
slowly.
• Close the card cover securely.
Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card
properly by pressing . The “NO PICTURE” message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn
the camera off by pressing again.
c. Attaching the strap (OPTIONAL)
Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to
handle.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA
All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.
a. Turning the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)
• Slide the lens barrier open fully until it clicks. The lens extends.
• To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then
close the lens barrier all the way.
Power on
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To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after
approximately three (3) minutes of non-use.
Power off
Viewfinder
Monitor
Green lamp
Orange lamp
Monitor button (QUICK VIEW )
Playback button ( )
Arrow pad ( )
Macro button
Self-timer button
Shutter button Zoom lever
OK/Menu button
Flash mode button
b. Setting the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)
Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are
created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.
• With the front lens barrier closed, press once. The monitor will turn on with “NO PICTURE” displayed in the
monitor. The date and time can also be set when the camera is in the shooting mode.
• Press to display the top menu.
• Press to select MODE MENU.
• Press to select SETUP, and then press .
• Press to select , and then press .
• Use to select the date format.
• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set the proper value.
Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
c. Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Strap eyelet
Connector
cover
USB
connector
Self-timer control
lamp
Flash
DC-IN jack/VIDEO OUT jack cover
Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
Shooting mode
Battery check
Green lamp
Flash stand-by
Macro mode
Flash mode
Sequential shooting
Self-timer
Record mode
Resolution
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Battery check
Exposure compensation
Metering
White balance
AF target mark
Memory gauge
Number of storable
still pictures
Print reservation
Number of prints
Protect
Record mode
Resolution
Exposure compensation
White balance
Tripod socket
Date and time
File number
(still picture)
Card cover
VT444602 1AG6P1P1533-- Printed in Japan
Battery compartment
cover
Lens barrier
Lens
VIDEO OUT
jack
DC-IN jack
DC-IN jack
Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
TAKING PICTURES
There are two ways to compose your subject: using the
monitor or with the viewfinder. Depending upon the shooting
situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please
refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.
a. Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder
• Open the lens barrier fully.
• Frame your subjects using the AF
target mark in the viewfinder.
• Press the shutter button halfway.
The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are
properly set when the green lamp in the viewfinder lights
steadily.The orange lamp lights up when it is
recommended to use the flash and/or when the flash is
recharging (when blinking) or ready to fire (when steady).
• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Icons representing camera settings appear on the
monitor, telling you important information such as the
Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of
frames remaining.
• Press the shutter button halfway. The green lamp will light
steadily when the focus and exposure are set.
• Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A
short beep confirms your picture has been taken.
c. Zooming
This Digital camera features a zoom lens, allowing you
to get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and
get everything into the picture.
Push to zoom out
Icon Flash Mode Description
No
indication
Auto-flash The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.
Red-eye
Reduction Flash
Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.
Flash Off Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is
With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is
ready to fire when the indicator in the monitor or the
orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights. When the
orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.
Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to
shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe
effect is normal operation for this mode.
prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.
e. Number of Storable Pictures
Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Cards from
16 MB to 256 MB. The number of storable pictures
depends on the image quality selected.
b. Taking a Picture with the Monitor
• Open the lens barrier fully.
•Press .
• Decide the composition while looking at the image on the
monitor.
VIEWING AND
ERASING PICTURES
With a Digital camera, you can easily view the photos you
want—and delete the ones you don’t.
a. Viewing Pictures
There are two ways to access the Playback mode:
• If the camera is OFF and the lens barrier closed, press
once.
OR
• If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrier
fully open, press twice in rapid succession (QUICK
VIEW).
The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use
to scroll though all the images saved on your xD-Picture
Card.
• Push the zoom lever to zoom out and get everything into
the picture.
• Pull the zoom lever to choose telephoto shooting and get
closer to the action.
d. Flash Modes
This Digital camera features multiple flash modes.
Please note that not all flash modes are available
depending on the shooting mode selected.
When you are finished reviewing your pictures:
• Press to turn the monitor off.
OR
• To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button
halfway.
b. Erasing Pictures
The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep
the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty
memory space to take new pictures. This Digital camera
offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital
photos:
Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently
displayed in the monitor.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Pull to zoom in
See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of
each recording mode and the storable frame capacity for
the various resolution modes and xD-Picture Card
capacities.
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To find out how many frames you have left, turn on the monitor
and look for the number in the lower right corner. Remember,
you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for
more. (See Step 5.)
• With the lens barrier closed, press and use the arrow
pad to display the picture you want to erase.
•Press .
• Press to select ERASE.
• Press to select YES, and then press .
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Images can also be erased while in the “Quick View” mode
described in step 5a. This makes it easy to quickly erase a
picture that you just took.
All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture
Card in one operation, except for pictures you have
protected.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
• With the lens barrier closed, press .
• Press , then press to select MODE MENU.
• Use to select the CARD tab, then press twice to
access the CARD SETUP screen.
• ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press .
• As a safeguard, the Digital camera will ask you to select
YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently
deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press .
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
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Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent
power supply when downloading images.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting
it to your computer.
Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer.
• Turn the camera off.
• Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your camera and
computer as illustrated at right.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
Windows 98 users must install the “USB Driver for
Windows 98” software before connecting the
Digital camera to the computer. Refer to the
Software Installation Guide for complete
information.
• Press the button if the camera does not turn on automatically.
The camera starts communicating with the PC.
Additional Camera Features
SOFTWARE
You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus
Digital Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities
that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as
photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away!
About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM
Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation.
The CD includes:
• CAMEDIA Master: To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch and print
your digital photos and movies.
• USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the camera to communicate
with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.
• Olympus Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete reference guide in digital form,
saved on the CD in PDF format.
You are now ready to install the computer software.
• Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software Installation Guide in
the language you wish to use.
• Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and enjoy your new
digital photo processing capabilities!
This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Here’s just a small sampling.
See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more!
• 4 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 4 shooting modes to choose from depending on
the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.
• Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures.
• Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures.
• Macro Mode: For close-ups as tight as 0.7 ft. (0.2m), select Macro Mode.
• Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies! (Movies cannot be recorded with sound.)
•
Two-in-one Pictures
• Close-up Playback: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image.
• Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.
• Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos.
• Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor.
• Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and
Olympus CAMEDIA Master software.
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Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera
documentation handy.
Technical Support (USA)
1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)
8:00 AM-10:00 PM ET
Monday-Friday
: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture.
European Technical Customer Support
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(Charged)
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DIGITAL CAMERA
APPAREIL PHOTO NUM
DIGITALKAMERA
CÁMERA DIGITAL
ÉRIQUE
D-560ZOOM
C-350ZOOM
X-200
BASIC MANUAL
MANUEL DE BASE
EINFACHE ANLEITUNG
MANUAL BÁSICO
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÉRES/INHALT/CONTENIDO
ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
FRANÇAIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DEUTSCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SHOOTING BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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ADVANCED SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PRINT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER . . . . . 37
ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details
on the functions described here, refer to the “Reference Manual”
on CD-ROM.
For connection to the PC or installation of provided software,
refer to the Software Installation Guide included in the CD-ROM
package.
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J Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
J We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
J These instructions are only a basic manual. For more details on the functions described
here, refer to the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : D-560ZOOM/C-350ZOOM/X-200
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc.
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
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.
11747-3157 U.S.A.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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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).
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GETTING STARTED
J NAMES OF PARTS
Shutter button
Zoom lever
(W/T• )
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Lens barrier
Turns the camera on
and off in the shooting
mode.
Connector cover
Lens
Extends automatically
when you open the lens
barrier.
DC-IN jack/
VIDEO OUT jack
cover
Strap eyelet
USB connector
Flash
Self-timer lamp
Card cover
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VIDEO OUT jack
DC-IN jack
Arrow pad
Buttons on the arrow pad have their respective functions. They
are also used as direction buttons. , , and indicate
which button to be pressed.
Macro button ( )
Flash mode button ( )
Viewfinder
Monitor
Arrow pad
()
Viewfinder
AF target mark
OK/Menu button (
Self-timer button ( )
Monitor button
(QUICK VIEW )
Playback button ( )
Turns the camera on
and off in the
playback mode.
Turns the monitor on
and off in the shooting
mode.
Battery compartment
cover
Tripod socket
Orange lamp
Green lamp
)
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J MONITOR INDICATIONS
Shooting mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 Scene select/movie , , , , ,
2 Battery check ,
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3 Green lamp
4 Flash stand-by
5 Macro mode
6 Flash mode , ,
7 Sequential shooting ,
8Self-timer
9 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
10 Resolution 2048×1536, 1024×768, 640×480, etc.
11 Metering
12 Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
13 White balance , , ,
14 AF target mark [ ]
15 Memory gauge , , ,
16 Number of storable still pictures
Still picture Movie
Items Indications
Camera movement warning/Flash charge
Seconds remaining
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1
12
2
13
5
6
14
8
15
9
10
16
(Lit)
(Blinks)
15
36”
11
12
13
14
15
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Playback mode
Screens when the information display is set to ON are shown below.
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
Still picture Movie
Items Indications
1 Print reservation,
Number of prints
2 Battery check ,
3Protect
4 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
5 Resolution 2048 × 1536, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480, etc
6 Exposure compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
7 White balance WB AUTO, , , ,
8 Date and time '03.04.01 12:30
9 File number (still picture)
Playing time/Total recording time (movie)
10 Movie
× 10
FILE: 100-0016
0"/15"
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3
4
5
7
8
9
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Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While
the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card.
The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the
shooting status.
If the memory gauge is fully lit, wait a few seconds until it goes off to take the
next shot.
When taking still pictures
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait
No more pictures can
be taken (Fully lit).
Wait until the gauge
returns to the status
on the left to take the
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Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
One picture
taken
(Lit)
More than
two taken
(Lit)
When recording movies
If you continue shooting
Shoot
Wait
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
During shooting (Lit)
• Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off
completely.
• Movie recording ends automatically when the memory
gauge is full.
Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows while the camera is turned on.
Lit (Green) Green lamp and orange
(The indicator turns
off after a while.)
Remaining power
level: high
Blinks (Red)
Remaining power level: low
Prepare new batteries.
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No indication
lamp on the right of the
viewfinder blink.
Remaining power level:
exhausted.
Replace with a new batteries.
next shot.
J ATTACHING THE STRAP
Thread the short end of the
1
strap through the strap eyelet.
2 Thread the long end of the
strap through the loop that
has already gone through the
eyelet.
3 Pull the strap tight, making
sure that it is securely
fastened and does not come
loose.
Strap eyelet
J LOADING THE BATTERIES
Make sure that:
1
• The lens barrier is closed.
• The monitor is off.
• The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off.
2 Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of .
• The battery compartment cover is
unlocked and opened in the
direction of
• Use the ball of your finger to slide
the cover. Do not use your fingernail
as this could result in injury.
.
Battery
compartment cover
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3 Insert the batteries, making sure that they are correctly
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oriented as shown in the illustration
When using AA (R6) batteries When using CR-V3 lithium battery
Battery insertion
direction mark
There is a mark showing the
correct way to insert the AA
batteries on the bottom of the
camera.
.
pack
When using a lithium battery pack.
Insert it in the direction as shown
in the illustration.
4 Close the battery compartment
cover, then press it down
and slide it in the direction
shown .
• If the battery compartment cover
seems hard to close, do not force it.
With the battery compartment cover
shut, press the
push in the direction shown in the
illustration.
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.
mark firmly and
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J INSERTING A CARD
“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card
to record pictures.
1 Make sure that:
• The monitor is off.
• The lens barrier is closed.
• The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off.
2 Open the card cover.
3 Face the card the correct way and
insert it into the card slot as shown
in the illustration.
• Insert the card while keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is
inserted all the way.
• 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.
Index area side of the card
Notch
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4 Close the card cover securely.
The position of the card
inserted correctly
Removing the card
Make sure that:
• The lens barrier is closed.
• The monitor is off.
• The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off.
• Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. The card
is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out.
Note
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
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J TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
When shooting pictures (Shooting mode)
Power on: Open the lens barrier fully.
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Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it almost touches the
Note
The camera turns on in the shooting mode. The lens extends.
If the lens does not extend when the lens barrier is opened, there
is a possibility that the barrier is not fully open. Open the lens
barrier fully until you feel it clicks.
lens barrel.
The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the lens
retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing the
lens barrier completely.
The camera turns off.
• Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may
damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.
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When playing back pictures (Playback mode)
Power on: Press (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 ( )
Power off: Press .
The monitor and the camera turn off.
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Playback button ( )
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J SELECTING A LANGUAGE
Open the lens barrier fully.
1
2 Press .
• The top menu is displayed.
3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press .
5 Press to select , and press .
6 Press to select a language, and press .
7 Press again to exit the menu.
8 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
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J SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
Open the lens barrier fully.
1
2 Press .
• The top menu is displayed.
3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
4 Press to select the SETUP tab, and press .
5 Press to select , and press .
• The green frame moves to the selected item.
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 the procedure used when the date and time
settings are set to Y-M-D.
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7 Press to set the year, and press to move to the
month setting.
• To move back to the previous setting, press .
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
8 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are
completely set.
• The camera only displays the time in 24-hour time system (“2 p.m”
would be
“14:00”).
9 Press .
• For a more accurate setting, press when the time signal hits 00
seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.
10 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off.
• The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left
without batteries for approximately 30 minutes.
Note
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MENU FUNCTIONS
J TYPE OF MENUS
When you turn on the camera and press , the top menu is displayed on
the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This
chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode screens.
Press .
OK button
Arrow pad
()
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SHORTCUT MENUS
• Take you directly to the setting
screens.
• Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen.
Select a menu using
the arrow pad.
The top menu is displayed.
MODE MENU
• Categorizes the settings into
tabs.
• Displays the tabs of each menu.
Select the desired tab on the left
of the screen by pressing .
How to use the menus
1 Press to display the top menu. Press .
2 Press to select a tab, and press .
3 Press to select an item, and press .
4 Press to select a setting. Press to complete
setting.
Press again to exit the menu and return to shooting
status.
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Shortcut menus
Shooting mode
(Movie)
Lets you record movies.It is displayed when the camera is in the still picture
mode.
(Still picture)
Lets you take still pictures. This method is easy as all you have to do is to
press the shutter button. It is displayed when the camera is in the movie mode.
Sets the image quality and resolution.
Still picture : SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2
Movie : HQ, SQ
MODE RESET
Resets all settings including the exposure compensation and white balance
to the factory default settings. When the shooting mode is set to , this
menu resets the mode to (Still picture).
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Playback mode
Runs through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when the
camera is playing back still pictures.
MOVIE PLAY
Plays back movies. It is displayed when a movie is selected.
INFO
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.
ERASE
Erases the selected still picture or movie.
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Mode menus
The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press to select a tab and display the
associated menu items.
These instructions are only for quick reference. For more details
on the functions described here, refer to the “Reference Manual”
on CD-ROM.
Shooting mode
CAMERA tab
PICTURE tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
CAMERA tab
SCENE
SELECT
ESP/ Selects the metering method from ESP and .
DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from (Single-frame
DIGITAL ZOOM Enables the zoom shooting at larger magnification than the
PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus
2 IN 1 Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores
Selects the shooting mode from PROGRAM AUTO,
(portrait), (landscape), (night scene) and (selfportrait).
Adjusts the brightness of the image (Exposure
compensation).
shooting) and (Sequential shooting).
maximum optical zoom.
CAMEDIA-brand cards.
them as a single picture.
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PICTURE tab
WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light
source.
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CARD tab
CARD SETUP Formats a card.
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when
REC VIEW Selects whether to display pictures on the monitor while
FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned.
PIXEL
MAPPING
VIDEO OUT Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal
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you turn off the power.
Selects a language for on-screen display.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off.
saving them to a card.
Checks the CCD and image processing functions for
errors.
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
Sets the date and time.
type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region.
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Playback mode
PLAY tab
EDIT tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PLAY
CARDSEt EDIt
PLAY tab
Protects pictures from accidental erasure.
Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Stores print reservation information on the card.
EDIT tab
BLACK&WHITECreates a black and white picture and saves it as a new
picture.
SEPIA Creates a sepia-toned picture and saves it as a new
picture.
Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file.
INDEX Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.
CARD tab
CARD SETUP Erases all image data stored on the card (ALL ERASE,
FORMAT).
SETUP tab
ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings
when you turn off the power.
Selects a language for on-screen display.
Turns the beep sound (used for warnings, etc.) on and off.
Adjusts the brightness of the monitor.
Sets the date and time.
VIDEO OUT 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.
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SHOOTING BASICS
Shooting modes
This camera allows you to take still pictures and record movies. You can
select the appropriate mode from the SCENE SELECT (PROGRAM AUTO/
/ /
/ ) depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you
want to achieve when you take still pictures.
The factory default setting of the shooting mode is PROGRAM AUTO. For
normal shooting which does not require any special setting or effect, you do
not need to follow this procedure.
1 Open the lens barrier fully.
• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2 Press .
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• The top menu is displayed.
3 Press on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.
• Press , and select to record a movie.
4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, and press .
5 Press to select SCENE SELECT, and press .
6 Press to select PROGRAM AUTO, , , or
depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you
want to achieve.
7 Press .
• Press again to exit the menu.
(Still picture)
Lets you take a still picture. You can select one of the five shooting modes
depending on the situation.
(Movie)
Lets you record movies. Selected from the shooting mode top menu.
The camera maintains the correct focus and exposure even if your subject
moves. You cannot record movies with sound.
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Shooting mode for still pictures
PROGRAM AUTO (Factory default setting)
Used for regular photography. The camera automatically makes the
settings for natural color balance. Other functions, such as the flash mode
and metering, can be adjusted manually.
(Portrait)
Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. The camera
automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
(Landscape)
Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. The
camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
(Night scene)
Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets
a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. If you take a
picture of a street at night in any other mode, the lack of brightness will
result in a dark picture with only dots of light showing. In this mode, the
true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically sets
the optimal shooting conditions. If you use the flash, you can take pictures
of both the subject and the background.
(Self portrait)
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.
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J TAKING STILL PICTURES
You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Both
methods are easy as all you have to do is to press the shutter button.
When the camera is in the movie record mode, press and, from the top
menu, select (Still picture).
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder
1 Open the lens barrier fully.
• Slide the lens barrier open until it clicks.
2 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the
viewfinder.
3 Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the
focus.
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• Focus and exposure are locked, when the green lamp lights steadily.
(Focus Lock)
• When the flash is ready to fire, the orange lamp lights.
4 Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
• The camera takes the picture, and a beep sounds.
• When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture.
• The orange lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card.
Taking still pictures using the monitor
1 Open the lens barrier fully.
• Slide the lens barrier fully open until it clicks.
2 Press .
• The monitor turns on.
3 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the
monitor.
4 Take the picture by following the same procedure as for
shooting using the viewfinder.
• When you want to take pictures with the monitor off, press again.
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OBTAINED (FOCUS LOCK)
When correct focus cannot be obtained on the subject you want to shoot, you
can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus
lock) and take the picture as explained below.
1 Open the lens barrier fully.
• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2 Position the AF target mark on
the subject you want to focus
on.
• When shooting a hard-to-focus
subject, point the camera at an object
about the same distance away as the
subject.
Viewfinder
Green lampAF target mark
3 Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp
lights.
• Focus and exposure are locked, when the green lamp lights steadily.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked.
Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject
and press the shutter button halfway again.
4 Keeping the shutter button
pressed halfway, recompose
your shot.
5 Press the shutter button fully.
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J RECORDING MOVIES
Open the lens barrier fully.
1
• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2 Press .
• The top menu is displayed.
3 Press to select (movie).
• Movie recording is set and the menu is closed.
• The mark and the total recordable time depending on the card
memory capacity are displayed on the monitor.
4 Decide the composition while looking at the image on the
monitor.
5 Press the shutter button halfway.
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6 Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
• The orange lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights.
• When recording a movie, the camera automatically adjusts the focus
and exposure according to the moving subject.
• During movie recording, lights red and the time you can shoot is
displayed.
7 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
• The orange lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card.
• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops
automatically.
• To return to the still picture shooting mode, press in the top menu,
and select (Still picture).
• During movie recording, the flash is disabled.
• It takes longer to store movies than still pictures.
Note
• The seconds remaining varies depending on the record mode.
• You cannot record movies with sound.
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J ZOOMING IN ON A SUBJECT (OPTICAL
ZOOM)
Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 3× magnification (the
optical zoom limit, equivalent to 35 mm - 105 mm on a 35 mm camera). By
combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be
increased to a maximum of approximately 10×.
1 Open the lens barrier fully.
• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2 Push/pull the zoom lever while observing the subject in
the monitor or viewfinder.
3 Take the picture.
• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy.
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J USING THE FLASH
Open the lens barrier fully.
1
• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2 Press ( ).
• The current flash setting is displayed.
3
Press ( ) to change the flash mode to your desired setting.
• Each time you press , the flash mode changes in the following
sequence: AUTO - - - .
4 Press the shutter button halfway.
• When the flash is set to fire, the orange lamp remains lit.
5 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
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Auto-flash (No indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Red-eye reduction flash ( )
The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by
emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash.
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Fill-in flash ( )
The flash fires regardless of the available light.
Flash off ( )
The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.
J USING THE SELF-TIMER
Fix the camera securely on a tripod on set it on a level surface for self-timer
shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be
included in the photograph.
1 Open the lens barrier fully.
• The camera turns on in the shooting mode.
2 Press ( ).
• The monitor turns on and the current self-timer setting is displayed.
3 Press to switch the self-timer mode on and off.
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• The setting changes between ON and OFF each time is
pressed. When the self- timer mode is selected, is displayed on
the monitor.
4 Take the picture.
• The self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, and starts
blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds with a beep sound,
the picture is taken.
• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.
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