Olympus CAMEDIA E-10 Quick Start Guide

Basic Manual

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Manuel de base
Kurzgefaßte Bedienungsanleitung
Manual básico

This manual provides simple instructions. For more details, refer to the

Reference Manual on the CD-ROM provided with the camera.

Le présent manuel mentionne des instructions simples. Pour obtenir

de plus amples détails, référez-vous au manuel de référence du

disque CD-ROM fourni avec l'appareil photo.

Dieses Handbuch enthält einfache Anleitungen. Für weitere Hinweise

siehe die Bedienungsanleitung auf der CD-ROM, die der Kamera

beiliegt.

Este manual contiene instrucciones sencillas. Para las instrucciones

más detalladas, consulte el manual de referencia del CD-ROM

suministrado con la cámara.

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health, environment and customer protection.
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Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICES......................... 3

PRECAUTIONS .................................... 4

BATTERY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS....

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Getting Started ...................................... 8

Taking Pictures .................................... 15

Viewing and Managing Images ........... 18

Shooting Features ............................... 21

Special Settings .................................. 26

Reference............................................ 28

Français

Mise en marche................................... 36

Prise de vues ...................................... 43

Visionner et gérer les images.............. 46

Caractéristiques de prise de vues....... 49

Paramétrage spécial ........................... 54

Deutsch

Zu Beginn ............................................ 64

Aufnahmen machen ............................ 71

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Wiedergabe und Bearbeitung von Bildern ..

Aufnahme-Funktionen ......................... 77

Besondere Einstellungen .................... 82

Anhang ................................................ 84

Español

Para empezar...................................... 92

Para fotografíar.................................... 99

Para mirar y administrar imágenes ... 102

Características fotográficas............... 105

Ajustes especiales ............................ 110

Referencia ......................................... 112

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Référence............................................ 56

䡲 Thank you for purchasing this digital Olympus

camera.

䡲 Before you use this camera, read this manual

carefully .

䡲 We recommend that you spend some time

taking test shots and experimenting with all of
the features before you take important
pictures.

Thank you for purchasing the CAMEDIA E-10.
To ensure years of reliable and enjoyable
service, please read this Basic Manual carefully
and use the camera safely. Store this Basic
Manual in a safe location where you can find it
for future use.

© Copyright 2000. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Disclaimer of Warranty

Olympus makes no representations or
warranties, either expressed or implied, by or
concerning any content of these written
materials or software, and in no event shall be
liable for any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose or for any consequential, incidental or
indirect damages (including but not limited to
damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption and loss of business information)
arising from the use or inability to use these
written materials or software. Some countries
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
liability for consequential or incidental
damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.

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Only the included USB cable should be used to
connect the camera to a personal computer.

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.

• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of San
Disk Inc.

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

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of these written
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Unauthorized photographing or use of
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copyright laws. Olympus assumes no
responsibility for unauthorized photographing,
use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of
copyright owners.

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PRECAUTIONS

This camera is a precision instrument. Use caution when handling the unit. Do not apply strong
vibration or pressure to the camera or lens, as this may cause damage to the finely tuned internal
arts.

General Precautions

If you have any questions about this product, please consult your nearest Olympus dealer in the
provided Authorized Distributors List. (Refer to the Technical Hotline Numbers for technical support,
and the Authorized Distributors for repair service, etc.)

If you experience problems

•Do not use the camera if it seems not to function correctly. Take the batteries out or disconnect the
AC adapter immediately, and consult your dealer or an Olympus Authorized Service Center.

Never disassemble or modify

•To prevent damage to the camera, never disassemble it. For internal repairs, consult your dealer or
an Olympus Authorized Service Center. Always protect the camera from humidity and dust.

•Do not store in dusty places, as using the camera afterwards may result in a fire or an electric
shock.

•If the unit has been dropped, or if liquid or a foreign object has entered the camera, discontinue use
and consult your dealer or an Olympus Authorized Service Center.

•To avoid severe electrical shock, never touch internal parts. The camera interior contains high
voltage points.

Protect from high temperatures

•To avoid internal damage to the camera from high temperature, never leave the camera in a closed
car, etc. in direct sun light.

Cleaning

•Before servicing or cleaning the unit, always disconnect the AC adapter.

•The camera can be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. To remove stains, wipe with a soft cloth
moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung dry, and then wipe with a dry soft cloth.

•To avoid corrosion of the camera casing, never use benzene, thinner, acetone, alcohol, or any other
organic chemical product to clean the camera.

Precautions When Using Camera

WARNING

WARNING

Using the flash

•Always use caution when taking flash pictures at close range.

•When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 meter away from the faces of your subjects,
especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the
subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.

Handle the camera carefully

•To avoid personal injury, always use the camera from a stable position to prevent losing your
balance.

•Use the camera with care to prevent any foreign substances, especially dirt, dust, rain, and
sand, from entering the camera when the battery compartment cover or lens barrier is open.

The WARNING indication alerts you to a potential hazard that if not
avoided may result in death or serious injury.

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• To prevent damage, never drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or vibration.

• This camera is not water-resistant. Always protect it from water, especially rain and salt
water.

• Do not use the camera outside during a rain or lightning storm.

• To avoid damaging the internal circuits of the camera, always switch the camera OFF before
you replace the batteries.

Storage environment

• To avoid damage to or malfunction of the camera, store it within the following ranges of
temperature and humidity:
–20°C ~ 60°C
10 ~ 90% RH (with no condensation)

• To prevent damage from condensation, never use the camera in high humidity.

• When the camera is not in use, always store it in a safe location out of the reach of small
children.

Usage environment

• To prevent the hazards of fire, explosion, and serious personal injury, never use the camera
in a factory, laboratory, etc. near large concentrations of flammable or explosive gases.

• To avoid damage or malfunction of the camera, use it within the following ranges of
temperature and humidity:
0°C ~ 40°C
30 ~ 90% RH (with no condensation)

• Avoid subjecting the camera from sudden, extreme changes in temperature (bringing it into a
warm room on a cold day, or vice versa). To avoid the formation of condensation inside the
camera which could damage it, place the camera in a plastic bag and then remove it after it
has reached ambient temperature.

• Please remember that batteries have a shorter service life at low temperature.

Using accessories

• To prevent the hazards of fire, electrical shock, and damage to the camera, use only the
supplied accessories, or accessories recommended by Olympus. For details, please consult
the dealer where the unit was purchased or contact an Olympus Authorized Service Center.

• To prevent fire or electrical shock, always disconnect the AC adapter when the camera is not
being use.

• To prevent serious injury from electrical shock, never handle or connect the AC adapter with
wet hands.

• The power supply cord should be routed so it will not be walked on. Never place a heavy
object on the power cord and never wrap the power cord around the leg of a table or chair.
Keep the areas around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet and at the
product connection, free of all obstacles. Never place the power cord near a heat source.

Before using the camera

• Before taking particularly important picture, or if the camera has been not used for a long
period, make sure that it is operating correctly. If you experience any problem, consult an
Olympus Authorized Service Center.

• We can take no responsibility concerning the loss of data, down time, loss of revenue or any
other direct or indirect damage or claims caused by this camera.

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Important:

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

• Your camera may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations.

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BATTERY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

To prevent damage or fire caused by battery leakage, please read these instructions carefully
and always observe the following guidelines when handling or installing batteries:

• Never heat or throw the batteries into a fire.

• Never disassemble, modify or solder batteries.

• Never install batteries with their polarities (+, –) reversed.

• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact
with any metal objects like jewellery, pins, fasteners, etc.

• Never use old batteries together with new ones, and never use different types of batteries
together.

• To prevent corrosion, never store batteries in high humidity.

• Never use a battery if it appears damaged in any way.

• Never use a battery if it is leaking, warped, swollen, warm to the touch, or shows any other
abnormal condition.

• If you notice any abnormality in new batteries, return them to the dealer where you
purchased them.

• To prevent the hazards or fire and serious injury, never use a battery without its protective
insulation cover.

• If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse with clean water, then seek medical
attention immediately.

• If the liquid gets in contact with your skin or clothing, rinse with clean water.

• If the liquid has leaked inside the battery compartment, clean it carefully with a wet rag
before inserting new batteries.

• If old batteries are left inside the camera they may leak. If the camera is going into storage,
or if you intend not to use the camera for a long period of time, always remove the batteries.

• To prevent battery leakage, never store the camera and/or batteries in an air tight container.

• To prevent leakage which could damage the camera, never attempt to recharge Ni-Cd or
Lithium batteries.

• Store batteries in a cool, dry location protected for direct sunlight. Storing batteries in a hot,
enclosed location (e.g., inside a vehicle on a hot day) could shorten their service life.

• Always store batteries in a safe location out of the reach of small children.

• If children are going to use the camera, teach them how to use it safely and correctly
according to the instructions in the manual. Make sure that children never remove the
batteries from the camera.

• When you dispose of dead batteries always observe the local laws and regulations regarding
the disposable of such items.

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Getting Started

Important Parts and Names

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1 Metering mode button
2 Drive button
3 Remote cable jack
4 Built-in flash
5 Flash button
6 Manual focus ring
7 Zoom ring
8 Exposure compensation button
9 Macro button
0 Flash synchro socket
A Focus mode switch
B Strap eyelet
C DC IN jack cap/DC IN jack
D Monitor
E Eyepiece shutter lever
F Diopter adjustment ring
G Viewfinder
H Main dial
I Card cover
J Card cover lock
K SM/CF memory card button
L Card access lamp
M Light button
N AE lock button
O Power switch
P Mode dial
Q White balance mode button
R Sub dial
S Control panel
T Record mode button
U Flash mode button
V Hot shoe
W Video OUT jack
X USB connector
Y Monitor lock/release button
Z INFO button
[ Protect button
\ Erase button
] Arrow pad
^ OK button
a Menu button
b Monitor button
c Shutter button
d Remote control receiver/self-timer lamp
e Strap eyelet
f Battery compartment
g T ripod socket
h Lens
i Quick reference white balance button
j AF port

Control panel

Flash control

k Flash intensity control
l Slow synchro
m Fill-in flash
n Red-eye reduction
o 2nd-curtain

p Shutter speed
q Aperture value
r Macro
s Self-timer
t Conversion lens
u Sequential shooting
v Remote control
w Battery check
x Selected memory card
y Number of storable pictures
z Card error
{ Memory gauge
| Metering mode
} Exposure compensation/Exposure level
~ Auto bracket
å Manual focus
ç White balance
† ISO
¢ Image adjustment
£ Record mode

Viewfinder

§ Spot metering area

• AF correct mark
¶ Flash warning
ß Macro
® Shutter speed
© Aperture value
™ White balance
¥ AE (Automatic Exposure) Lock
µ Exposure compensation/Exposure level
º Metering mode
æ AF target mark

Monitor Display

ø AF correct mark
¡ Flash warning
¬ Macro
… Shutter speed
⁄ Aperture value
¤ White balance
‹ AE Lock
› Exposure compensation/Exposure level
fi Metering mode

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Make Sure That You Have Everything

Lens cap

Camera

Lens hood

Remote control

USB cable

Lithium battery packs (CR-V3)

CompactFlash (16 MB/8x speed)
Dedicated connection cable (jump shot cable)
Driver: 8 cm CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide

Strap

Video cable

Customer Registration card
Warranty card

• Basic Manual

• Remote control instruction

• Software CD’s including
Windows 98 USB driver,

Reference Manual

Optional Accessories Available
for This Camera

Dedicated External Flash (FL-40)
Dedicated Flash Bracket (FL-BK01)
Dedicated Bracket Cable (FL-CB01~04)
Conversion Lenses
Remote Cable (RM-CB1)
Camera Case (Semi-Hard Case)
AC Adapter
AA (R6) Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) battery

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Dedicated Recharge Device
Lithium Polymer Battery (B-10LPB)
Power Battery Holder (B-HLD10)
Lithium Polymer Battery Recharger

(B-20LPC)
SmartMedia (8MB, 16MB, 32MB, or 64MB)
PC Card Adapter MA-2E
Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath MAFP-2NE
SmartMedia Reader/Writer MAUSB-2
Printer P-400/P-330NE

August 2000

Attaching the Strap

Slide one end of the strap through a strap
eyelet on the camera. Slide the end of the strap
through the sleeve and frame on the strap, and
then slide the sleeve completely up to the
eyelet. Pull the strap tight around the frame and
make sure that it does not slip. In the same
way, attach the other end of the strap to the
eyelet on the other side of the camera.

Inserting the batteries

You can use 2 lithium battery pack (CR-V3), or
4 AA (R6) Ni-MH, Ni-Cd or Alkaline batteries
with this camera. Make sure the power switch is
at the OFF position. Confirm that the card
access lamp is off. Raise the battery
compartment knob and turn it to the open
position . Remove the battery holder.
If you are inserting lithium batteries, install a set
in each side of the battery holder. If you are
installing AA (R6) batteries, install 2 batteries in
each side of the holder. Make sure that you do
not reverse the polarities of the batteries when
you insert them. Gently press down on the
batteries until they lock in place. Insert the
battery holder into the bottom of the camera.
While pushing down on the battery holder, turn
the battery compartment knob to the close
position .

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CR-V3

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AA (R6) Ni-MH,
Ni-Cd or Alkaline

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Inserting and Selecting Memory
Cards

Memory cards, hereafter referred to simply as
“cards”, store the digital images of the pictures
that you take with the camera. The camera can
hold one SmartMedia (SM) and one
CompactFlash (CF) media card.
You can use Olympus or any other brand 3V
(3.3V) SmartMedia memory card (5V cards
cannot be used).

SmartMedia CompactFlash

Make sure that the card access lamp is off.
Press down on the card cover lock and raise it,
and then open the card cover. To insert a
SmartMedia card, hold it with the notched
corner down and insert it into the narrow slot
closest to the rear of the camera. Push the card
completely into the slot. (Insert the SmartMedia
card until you can see above 2 mm of the card
above the edge of the slot.)
To insert the CompactFlash card, hold it with
the arrow facing the rear of the camera and
insert it into the wide slot closest to the front of
the camera. Push the card completely into the
slot. Close the card cover and press it gently
until it locks.
To remove the SmartMedia card, press on it
gently to release it then remove it from its slot.
To remove the CompactFlash card, gently
press the eject button to release it then remove
it from its slot.
When one card is installed in the camera, that
card is automatically selected to store images.
With both cards installed, you can select either
card for storage. When one card becomes full,
you can quickly switch to the other card and
continue shooting. Press and hold down the
SM/CF memory card button, and then slowly
turn the main dial or sub dial until you see
(SmartMedia) or (CompactFlash) displayed
in the control panel. When you see , the
SmartMedia card is selected for image storage,
and when you see , the CompactFlash card
is selected.

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Use the optional AC adapter as an alternate
power source for long shooting sessions in
order to conserve battery power. Switch the
camera off and make sure that the card access
lamp is not blinking. Plug the AC adapter power
cord into a power outlet. Remove the DC IN
jack cap on the left side of the camera and
connect the AC adapter to the camera, and
then switch on the camera. Use only the AC
adapter intended for use with this camera. For
details about using the AC adapter in any
country other than where you purchased the
camera and AC adapter, contact an Olympus
Service Center.

OFF

ON

DC IN jack

AC adapter power cord
plug

AC adapter

Power outlet

Switching the Camera On/Off

To switch the camera on or off, move the power
switch to ON or OFF. When the camera is in the
shooting mode (mode dial set to P, A, S or M),
if it remains idle for a specified length of time it
will switch off the displays automatically and
enter the sleep mode to conserve battery
power. To restore the camera to full operation,
press any button on the camera. If the camera
remains idle for one hour after entering the
sleep mode, the camera will shut itself off
completely. In order to restore full operation,
switch the camera off and switch it on again.
The first time that you switch the camera on,
you should set the date and time.

Checking the Battery

The battery check mark (shaped like an AA
(R6) battery) in the control panel indicates
battery performance. When the camera is
switched on, if the battery check appears full
and goes off this means the batteries are fully
charged. If the battery check mark appears
partially filled and continues blinking, the
batteries are low and should be replaced as
soon as possible. If the battery check mark
partially filled goes off and the control panel
extinguishes completely, this means the
batteries are fully discharged and you cannot
continue shooting pictures until you have
replaced the batteries.

Checking the Number of Storable Pictures

The large two-digit number in the lower right
section of the control panel displays the
number of storable images. When this number
reaches zero, replace the card or if you have
two cards installed in the camera, select the
other card. The number of images that y ou can
store on a card is determined by the size of the
images. The size of the image is determined by
the record mode settings (quality, resolution,
compression) that you select in the shooting
mode. The available qualilty selections are
TIFF, SHQ, HQ (default), and SQ (Tagged
Image File Format, Super High Quality, High
Quality, Standard Quallity).

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Number of storable picturesSelected card

Memory card storage capacity

Quality Resolution (pixels) Compression File Size

(Default settings) (Default settings) (Reference value)

TIFF 2240 x 1680 (FULL) 1:1 11.3 MB 0 shots 2 shots
SHQ 2240 x 1680 (FULL) 1:2.7 2.8 MB 2 shots 11 shots
HQ 2240 x 1680 (FULL) 1:8 950 KB 8 shots 34 shots
SQ 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 1:8 300 KB 27 shots 110 shots

Images per Card (Reference value)

8 MB

32 MB

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Date or Time

You can use settings in the setup/connection
mode to set the date, time and date format.
When you take a picture, the current date and
time are recorded with the image. This
recorded date or time can be stamped on
printed image if you use select date or time
stamping for printing. Processing and handling
images with CAMEDIA Master 2.5 ensures that
this date and time information is preserved,
even after the images are transferred to a
computer. Otherwise, this date and time
information may be lost with other graphics
software applications.

After you set up date or time stamping, the
setting applies to all images selected for
printing. Insert the memory card that contains
the pictures that you want to select for date or
time stamp printing. Check the control panel
display and make sure that the mark for the
source card, SmartMedia or CompactFlash

is displayed. If the correct mark is not
displayed, press and hold the SM/CF memory
card button, and then turn the main dial or sub
dial until it is displayed. Set the mode dial to the
print reserve mark . Press the menu button

to open the menu in the monitor. Press
or to move the green highlight to the date/
stamp mark . Press to move the green
highlight to the right, and then press again to
move the green highlight to DATE or TIME, or if
you want to cancel the date or time setting
move the green highlight to OFF. Press the
button to select the setting. Press the button
again to close the menu.

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T aking Pictures

Composing Pictures

Make sure that the camera is switched on,
remove the lens cover, and look through the
viewfinder. To adjust the viewfinder for your
eyes, turn the diopter adjustment ring until the
AF target mark in the center of the viewfinder is
sharp and clear. If you cannot see the AF target
mark, make sure that the eyepiece shutter lever
on the left side of the viewfinder is up. With the
strap around your neck, hold the camera by the
grip on the right side of the camera, and use
your left hand to support the camera base.
Make sure that your fingers do not block the
lens, flash (if it is up), the AF port or the remote
control receiver/self-timer lamp on the front of
the camera. Holding the camera as steady as
possible, point at the subject and compose the
picture in the viewfinder.

Composing a Picture with the
Monitor

Make sure that the camera is switched on,
remove the lens cover, and press the monitor
button . Lower the eyepiece shutter lever on
the left side of the viewfinder. Push the monitor/
lock release button to release the monitor
slightly from the camera. To raise the monitor,
pull the bottom of the monitor out. Make sure
that your fingers do not block the lens, flash (if
it is up), the AF port, or the remote control
receiver/self-timer lamp on the front of the
camera. Holding the camera as steady as
possible, point at the subject and compose the
picture in the monitor.

Releasing the Shutter

Shutter release is a two-step operation. Set the
mode dial to P. Compose the picture in the
viewfinder or monitor. Half-press the shutter
button to start automatically setting the focus
and exposure. When you hear a small beep
and see the AF correct mark in the lower left
corner of the viewfinder light, the subject is in
focus. As long as you keep the shutter button
depressed half way, the subject will remain in
focus with the selected exposure. This is called
AF/AE lock. Full-press the shutter button to
release the shutter and take the picture. After
the picture is taken, the image of the picture will
appear briefly in the monitor and the card
access lamp will blink for a few seconds and
then go off after the image is stored on the
card. The camera requires a few seconds to
store each picture. However, you can take up to
four quick shots until the four segments of the
memory gauge fill. When the memory gauge is
full, you will have to wait until at least one
segment clears before you can take the next
shot.

Half-press
(gently pressing the button down half-way)

Full-press
(after half-pressing, gently press down all
the way.)

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If the AF correct mark blinks, the subject is not
in focus. Lift your finger from the shutter button,
and compose the picture again by pointing to
another part of the picture and then half-press
the shutter button. While keeping the shutter
button depressed half-way, compose the
picture again. Some subjects are difficult to
focus. If you see the flash warning appear in
the viewfinder, the picture is underexposed,
and you should use the flash. Press the flash
button to raise the flash unit and shoot the
picture with the flash.

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Using Zoom

To zoom in and make the subject larger in the
viewfinder, rotate the zoom ring to the left. To
zoom out and make the subject smaller, rotate
the zoom ring to the right. You can take a
picture up to 60 cm from the subject.
You can also take extremely close-up shots
within a range of 20 cm to 60 cm from the
subject by setting the camera in the macro
mode. To set the camera in the macro mode,
hold down the macro button and then turn
the main dial or sub dial until you see the
macro mark in the control panel. Repeat the
procedure to switch off the macro mark and
return the camera to normal operation.

Using the Built-in Flash

When the flash warning blinks in the lower left corner of the viewfinder, there is not enough light to
take the picture. Press the flash button to raise the built-in flash unit, and then take the picture.
After raising the flash, the flash warning may continue to blink until the flash is fully charged. When
you take the picture, the flash will fire with an intensity adjusted automatically for the best exposure.

Flash Range

ISO Max. WIDE (WIDE Limit) Max. TELE (TELE Limit)

AUTO 0.6~8.9 m 0.5~7.4 m

80 0.6~6.3 m 0.5~5.2 m
160 0.9~8.9 m 0.7~7.4 m
320 1.3~12.5 m 1.0~10.4 m

Use the flash within these ranges to prevent overexposure and underexposure of your pictures.
Rapidly firing the flash could cause it to overheat. Do not fire it more than 30 times in succession.
After prolonged use, allow the flash to cool for at least 10 minutes between shooting sessions. Before
using the flash, make sure that its face is clean.

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To select the flash mode

The flash mode selection determines how the flash is fired to achieve various effects. To select the
flash mode, hold down the flash mode button , and then turn the main dial or sub dial button to the
left or right until you see the desired setting.

Control Panel Flash Mode Function
Display

(none) Auto Flash Adjusts flash intensity according to the brightness of the subject.

SLOW Slow Flash fires just before the end of the shutter release. When

2nd-CURTAIN Synchronization 2nd-CURTAIN is not selected, the camera is set to release to fire the

Fill-in Flash always fires, regardless of the light conditions.
Red-eye Camera fires 10 short bursts to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes

Reduction to reduce the red-eye effect. There is a 1-second delay before the

The number of available flash control mode settings is determined by the current shooting mode
selection.

Flash control modes for P (Program) and A (Aperture priority) modes

Control Panel Display

(None)

(Red-eye Reduction)

(Red-eye Reduction)

flash at the beginning of the shutter release (1st-CURTAIN).

shutter releases after pressing the shutter button.

Flash mode Flash Timimg

Auto flash
Auto flash

Slow synchro

Slow synchro

Red-eye
Reduction

NO

YES

YES

NO

1st-curtain YES
1st-curtain

1st-curtain

1st-curtain

Fires automatically
in dark light,
backlighted subject

YES

YES

YES

Always
fires

NO
NO

NO

NO

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Slow synchro

(2nd Curtain)

Fill-in flash

NO

NO

2nd-curtain

1st-curtain

YES

NO

NO

YES

Flash control modes for S (Shutter priority) and M (Manual) modes

Control Panel Display

Flash mode
Fill-in flash

(Red-eye Reduction)

Fill-in flash

(2nd Curtain)

Red-eye
Reduction

Fill-in flash

YES

NO

Flash Timimg

1st-curtain

2nd-curtain

1st-curtain

Fires automatically
in dark light,
backlighted subject

NO

NO

NONO

Always
fires

YES

YES

YES

To use flash mode compensation

If you encounter difficulty with a subject that is too bright or too dark when shooting with the flash,
use flash control compensation. Set the mode dial to P, A, S or M, and then press the menu button

. In the shooting mode, select the flash control mark and set the flash compensation value.
After you press the button to close the menu, take the picture. To release the flash mode
compensation setting, repeat this procedure and select zero for the flash compensation setting.

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Viewing and Managing Images

Playing Back Images

To enter the playback mode so you can view
images, set the mode dial to , or with the
mode dial set to P, A, S or M, rapidly press the
monitor button twice. The image of the
most recent picture taken is displayed in the
monitor. Press or to display the previous
or next image. Press or to jump 10
frames to the previous image or jump 10 to the
next image.
If you want to enlarge an image, set the mode
dial to playback , and then turn the main dial
to the right toward the magnifying glass mark

(or turn the sub dial clockwise). Every time
you move the dial one position to the right, the
magnification of the image increases. Use the
pointers on the arrow pad to scroll the image
left, right, up, or down. To restore the original
display, rotate the main dial to the left (or rotate
the sub dial counterclockwise).
If you want to display more than one image in
the monitor, use the index display. Set the
mode dial to playback , and then turn the

main dial to the left toward the index mark (or
turn the sub dial counterclockwise). Every time
you move the dial one position to the left, the
number of images displayed in the index
increases (4, 9, 16). To move the green
highlight in the index, press or to select
the previous or next image. Press or to
display the previous or next index. With the
green highlight on the image you want to
select, rotate either dial to the right to return to
the single-image display.

To leave the playback mode, if the mode dial is
set to playback , set the mode dial to P, A, S
or M. If the mode dial is set to P, A, S or M,
press the monitor button once to switch off
the monitor.

You can also use the playback mode menu to
set up a slide show that will automatically
display each image for 5 seconds continuously,
starting with the currently displayed image, until
you press the or button.

Displaying Image Information

While viewing an image during playback, you can display the information about the settings when the
picture was taken. Set the mode dial to playback (or with the mode dial set to P, A, S or M, rapidly
press the monitor button twice). Hold down the INFO button and then turn the main dial or
sub dial to the right or left to select one of the three information display formats superimposed on the
displayed image. If the histogram feature is switched on, an additional display will show the
histogram. The histogram display can be switched on in the shooting mode. The sample below shows
the display with all the information (without the histogram).

Memory card

Folder name/
file name

Standard DCF
file information

Date picture
taken

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Protected

Time picture
taken

Selected for printing

Record mode (resolution, compression)
Shutter speed, aperture value

Exposure compensation
White balance setting

ISO (AUTO, ISO setting)
Flash intensity compensation

Frame number (or rate of enlargement if
image enlarged for display)

Protecting Images

Images stored on a card can be protected from
accidental deletion. Enter the playback mode
and display the image that you want to protect.
Press the protect button . A protect mark
is displayed on the image. To remove
protection, display the protected image and
press the protect button to switch off the
protect mark. If you want to protect all the
images on a SmartMedia card, attach a protect
seal to the card. Please remember that
protecting an image does not protect it if the
card is formatted.

Deleting Images

Delete poorly exposed or other images that you
do not want to keep to create more storage
space on a card. Enter the playback mode and
display the image that you want to delete. (You
can also delete images in the index display.
Just move the green highlight to the image that
you want to delete.) Press the erase button

, press to select YES, and then press
the button. The card access lamp blinks as
the image is erased. If you want to delete all
images on the card, select the card that you
want to erase. Use the card erase option of the
CARD SETUP feature in the shooting mode to
erase all the images on the card.

Copying Images to Another Card

With two cards installed in the camera, you can
select images one by one for copying to the
other card, or copy all images to the other card.
Insert the source and destination cards in the
camera.

Formatting a Memory Card

A card which has been formatted for use on a
computer or another camera, must be
formatted before it can be used with this
camera. Formatting deletes all images and
information stored on a card.

Selecting an Image File Naming
Scheme

The camera automatically assigns a file name
to every image and then saves it in a folder on
the card. These file names can be used to
select and process images on a computer.
Folders are named with three digits in the
format nnnOLYMP. Files are named with four
digits in the format Pmdd왕왕왕왕.jpg.

All folders

DCIM

100 OLYMP

P2030001.jpg

P2030002.jpg

P2030003.jpg

P2030004.jpg

Day (01~31)
Month (10, 11, 12 are

numbered A, B, C)
File number (0001~9999)

After taking 9999 pictures, the counter is reset
to 0001 for the next picture, the folder number
increments by 1 to name and create a new
folder where the next image (file) is stored.

Set the mode dial to the setup/connection mark

, and then press the menu button . On the
arrow pad, press or to select FILE NAME.
Press to move the green highlight to the
right. Press or to move the green highlight
to AUTO or RESET. Press the button to
select the setting, and then press the button
to close the menu.
You can select the naming scheme with the
FILE NAME item in the setup/connection mode
menu. The AUTO selection numbers all files
and folders consecutively for every card you
use to ensure that no file names are duplicated.
The RESET selection restarts file numbering
every time you insert another card.

Folder name

OLYMP
Folder number

(100~999)

File name
Pmdd .jpg

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Selecting Images for Printing

You can select images one by one or select all
images on the card for printing on a DPOF
compatible printer or printing by a DPOF
printing service.

To select single images for printing

Insert and select the card with the images that
you want to select for printing. Set the mode
dial to print reserve mode . Use the arrow
pad to display the image that you want to select
for printing, and then press the button. Press

or to select the number of copies that you
want to print, and then press the button. The
image is marked with the print reserve mark
and the number of copies that you have
selected. Repeat this procedure to select and
mark more images for printing. Reset the mode
dial to leave the print reserve mode. To cancel a
selection, repeat this procedure and select zero
for the number of copies.

To select or cancel all images for printing

Insert and select the card with the images that
you want to select for printing. Set the mode
dial to print reserve mode , and then press
the menu button . Use the print reserve item
on the print reserve mode menu to select
or clear all images on the card for printing.

To select images for date or time stamping

Insert and select the memory card that
contains the images that you want to select for
date or time stamping. Set the mode dial to
print reserve mode , and then press the
menu button . In the print reserve mode
menu use the Date or Time Stamping item
to set date or time stamping for the image.

To select or cancel index printing

Insert and select the memory card that
contains the images that you want to select for
index printing. Set the mode dial to print
reserve mode , and then press the menu
button . In the print reserve mode menu, use
the Index Printing item to select or clear all
previous selections for printing.

Reading Images with a Computer

You can use the USB cable provided with the
camera to connect the camera to a computer
equipped with a USB interface and read
images from either card in the camera with the
computer. The following equipment is required:

• A USB cable provided with the camera.

• A USB driver. A USB driver is provided with
CAMEDIA Master 2.5. The most recently
updated USB drivers are available from the
Olympus Home page at www.olympus-
europa.com or contact an Olympus Service
Center.

• An IBM compatible PC/AT with Windows 98,
Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows
2000 installed.

• An Apple Macintosh or iMac with Mac OS 8.6
to 9.0 installed.

For more details refer to the software CD’s
Reference Manual on CD-ROM.

Optional Devices for Reading Cards

You can also use one of the optional devices to
read image files from a memory card if your
computer is not equipped with a USB port.
Before you purchase one of these optional
devices, make the device can be used with
your computer. For more details, contact an
Olympus Service Center.

To read a SmartMedia card

• Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath MAFP-2NE.
A 3.5-inch floppy disk drive is required.

• PC Card Adapter MA-2E. A PCMCIA card
slot is required on your computer.

• SmartMedia Reader/Writer MAUSB-2. A
USB connector is required.

To read a CompactFlash card

• PC Card Adapter. A PCMCIA card slot is
required.

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Shooting Features

Selecting the Shooting Mode

Set the mode dial to P, A, S or M to select the
shooting mode.

• P (Program mode) The camera automatically
selects the aperture value and shutter speed
for the pictures.

• A (Aperture priority mode) You set the
aperture value while the camera automatically
selects the correct shutter speed. A large
aperture value focuses the subject and blurs
the background for portrait shots, and a small
aperture value will focus both foreground and
background for group shots or scenery.

• S (Shutter priority mode) You set the shutter
speed while the camera selects the correct
aperture value. Use a fast shutter speed to
freeze moving subjects, or select a slow
shutter speed to create the effect of blurred
motion.

• M (Manual mode) You set the aperture and
shutter speed manually to achieve special
effects in your pictures.

Adjusting Aperture Value

Set the mode dial to A (Aperture priority
mode), and then turn the main dial or sub dial
to adjust the aperture value in 1/3 increments.
Turn the main dial to the right (or turn the sub
dial clockwise) for a large aperture or turn the
main dial to the left (or turn the sub dial
counterclockwise) for a smaller aperture. The
selected aperture value is displayed in the
viewfinder and control panel. The diameter of
the aperture is inversely proportional to the
aperture value. The larger the aperture value
the smaller the diameter of the aperture and
the greater the depth of field, allowing both the
subject and background to be in sharp focus.
The smaller the aperture value, the larger the
diameter of the aperture and the shallower the
depth of field, allowing you to focus the subject
against a blurred background.

Selecting the Metering Method

The metering method determines whether the
camera meters the light in a wide or smaller
area of the picture composed in the viewfinder.
Hold down the metering mode button on
top of the camera, and then turn the main dial
or sub dial until you see the icon for the
metering method that you want to set displayed
in the viewfinder or control panel.

Control Panel Method

ESP Digital ESP metering. The

entire image is metered for
light and brightness patterns.
Displayed only in the control
panel.

Center weighted averaging
metering. Meters the entire
picture, yet concentrates on
the area in the mark in the
viewfinder, approximately 3
times the size of the spot
metering area. Displayed in
the viewfinder and control
panel.

Spot metering. Only the area
covered by the spot metering
mark in the viewfinder is
metered, approximately 1.2%
of the viewfinder display.
Displayed in the viewfinder
and control panel.

Adjusting Shutter Speed

Set the mode dial to S (Shutter priority mode),
and then turn the main dial or sub dial to select
a shutter speed. For every position that you
move the dial the shutter speed is increased (or
decreased) in 1/3 steps. Turn the main dial to
the right (or turn the sub dial clockwise) for a
faster shutter speed or turn the main dial to the
left (or turn the sub dial counterclockwise) for a
slower shutter speed. (range: 1/640 to 2 sec.)
The selected shutter speed is displayed in the
viewfinder and control panel. The built-in flash
may not be effective with a shutter speed of 1/
250 or higher.

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Focusing

The camera can focus a subject automatically.
Set the focus mode switch to AF (Automatic
Focus). Compose the picture with the AF target
mark in the center of the viewfinder on the
subject. If you compose the picture with the
monitor, make sure the subject is in the center
of the monitor. Half-press the shutter button
until the camera beeps and the AF correct
mark in the viewfinder lights, and then full­press the shutter button to take the picture.

To focus a difficult subject

If the AF correct mark in the lower left corner of
the viewfinder continues to blink the camera
cannot achieve focus automatically. Some
subjects are difficult to focus.

Subject of low contrast

A subject without
distinct patterns could
be difficult to focus.

Subject with center glare

A subject with center
glare could be difficult
to focus.

Two objects at different distances from the
camera

The camera cannot
autofocus on a single
subject with two
objects at different
distances from the
camera in the
viewfinder.

Subject in light from street lights and
windows

A subject at night in
light from street lights
or from building
windows could be
difficult to focus.

Subject without vertical lines

The camera cannot
focus on a subject with
only horizontal lines.
Hold the camera
vertically, half-press the

shutter button, and
then hold it down to lock the focus. Re-position
the camera horizontally, compose the picture,
and then full-press the shutter button to shoot
the picture.

Moving subject

It is impossible to hold

a fast moving object in

the center of the

viewfinder long enough

for automatic focusing,

so lock the focus on an
object that is at the same distance from the
camera as the subject you want to shoot, wait
for the subject to appear, and then shoot the
picture.

Shooting through glass or glaring surface

A picture taken through a window, or shooting a
glaring surface like shiny metal, could be
difficult to focus. If this problem occurs, set the
focus mode switch to MF (manual focus) and
focus the subject manually.

Backlit subjects

Strongly backlit subjects could be difficult to
focus. Set the focus mode switch to MF
(manual focus) and focus the subject manually.

In such situations, you can use substitute
focusing. Compose a picture with the AF target
mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the
same distance from the camera as the subject
that you want to shoot. Half-press the shutter
button to focus on the substitute object, keep
the shutter button half pressed, compose the
picture again with the original subject and then
full-press the shutter button to take the picture.
(If you are waiting for a fast moving subject to
appear, keep the shutter button half pressed
until the subject appears in the viewfinder.)

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To focus manually

Set the focus mode switch to MF (Manual
Focus). Turn the manual focus ring until you
see the subject focused in the viewfinder or the
monitor. The image in the monitor is double­size to make focusing easier, and the camera­to-subject distance is displayed in the lower
part of the monitor.

Exposure Compensation

Use exposure compensation to manually
increase or decrease the exposure setting
automatically selected by the camera to create
a brighter or darker image. Set the mode dial to
P, A or S. Hold do wn the e xposure
compensation button , and then turn the
main dial or sub dial to select the exposure.
Exposure compensation can be adjusted in the
range of ±3EV in 1/3EV steps. You can confirm
changes in brightness in the range ±2EV on the
monitor.

AE Lock

Point the camera at the subject, press the
automatic exposure lock button , half­press the shutter button to focus the subject
automatically, and then full-press to take the
picture. The exposure setting will not change as
long as the button is depressed so you
can continue to shoot with the same exposure
setting.

Bracketing Shots

You can set the camera to automatically
bracket a shot with three different exposure
settings at 1/3EV, 2/3EV or 1EV full exposure
step for each shot.

Changing ISO

The ISO setting is equivalent to the ISO
settings performed with traditional SLR
cameras that employ film.

White Balance

The light source can affect how the camera
reproduces color. Normally, the camera uses a
white portion of the composed picture as a
base to reproduce other colors, but if the
picture does not contain white, or if you are
shooting under artificial lights (especially
fluorescent lights), you may need to adjust the
white balance to achieve the most natural color
reproduction in your pictures. White balance
can be adjusted three ways.

• Auto white balance. The camera performs

balance color automatically using a white
portion of the composed picture as a
reference. Press and hold down the white
balance mode button , turn the main dial or
sub dial until you see -A- in the viewfinder and
control panel, or AUTO WB in the monitor,
and then take the picture.

• Quick reference white balance. Under the

same light source where you intend to take
the picture, point the camera at a white
surface (wall, sheet of paper, etc.), fill the
viewfinder with the white surface, and then
press the quick reference white balance
button on the front of the camera. When
you see GOOD displayed in the monitor,
press the button to save the setting, and
then take the picture. If you see NO GOOD,
this means that not enough white surface was
available, the white surface reflected too
much light, or color around the corners of the
sheet interfered with the registration.

• Preset white balance. Hold down the white

balance mode button , and then turn the
main dial or sub dial until you see the desired
color temperature setting, and then release
the button. Select AUTO, a color
temperature setting in the range 3000K to
7500K, or Quick Reference.

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Setting the Record Mode

The record mode settings determine the quality
of the images and also affects the file sizes.
The better the quality, the larger the file size.
Hold down the record mode button , and then
turn the main dial or sub dial to the left until you
see the desired setting in the control panel
(TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ), or turn to the right to
display them in reverse order. The settings are
translated as follows: TIFF (Tagged Image File
Format), SHQ (Super High Quality), HQ (High
Quality), SQ (Standard Quality).

Setting Resolution Compression

TIFF 2240 x 1680 1:1
SHQ 2240 x 1680 1:2.7
HQ 2240 x 1680 1:8
SQ 1280 x 960 1:8

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Approximate estimations.

The resolution (number of pixels) and the
compression ratios can be adjusted in the
shooting mode for each setting.

(no. of pixels)

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Adjusting Sharpness

In the shooting mode, you can select HARD,
NORMAL, or SOFT for the sharpness setting.

Adjusting Contrast

In the shooting mode, you can select HIGH,
NORMAL, or LOW to adjust the amount of
gradation between areas of different brightness
in the image.

Taking Multiple Exposures in
Sequence Mode

With the camera in the sequential mode, press
and hold down the shutter button to take four
rapid shots. Set the mode dial to P, A, S or M,
and then hold down the drive button until
you see the sequential mode mark in the
control panel. Press and hold down the shutter
button. The camera will continue to take
pictures (up to four) until you release the
shutter button. The pictures are taken at the
same exposure, while bracketing exposures
takes multiple pictures at different exposures.

Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer delays shutter release for 12
seconds so you can include yourself in a group
picture.

Using the Remote Unit RM-1

With the camera in the remote mode, you can
use the Remote Unit RM-1 to release the
shutter while you are standing in front of the
camera.

Using the Optional Remote Cable
RM-CB1

Use the remote cable to prevent camera shake,
caused by pressing the shutter button with your
finger, when shooting at a slow shutter speed.

Using Time Lapse

In the time lapse mode, the camera takes
pictures automatically at specified intervals. You
can specify the time interval in hours and
minutes in a range from 1-minute to 24-hour
time intervals. The camera will continue to
shoot until the batteries discharge, or until the
selected card fills up. For a long shooting
session, connect the optional AC adapter to the
camera to conserve battery power.
For more details and important notes about
using this feature, refer to the Reference
Manual on the CD-ROM provided with the
camera.

Using the Optional Dedicated
External Flash FL-40

Use the optional External Flash FL-40,
dedicated for exclusive use with this camera,
alone or with the camera’s built-in flash. Before
you use the dedicated flash, read the External
Flash FL-40 instructions.
Use the FL-40 the same way you would use the
built-in flash. A generic external flash unit and
the optional FL-BK01 dedicated bracket can
also be used.

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Using an Optional Conversion Lenses

The conversion lenses listed below can be used with this camera. Before you use a conversion lens,
make sure that the zoom is set to TELE or WIDE, whichever is required.

Conversion Lens

Type

3x Extension Lens Tele 300 Pro

TCON-300

F2.8

f=420mm equivalent

Filter diameter 49mm

Complete Multi-Coat

1.45x Tele Extension Lens Pro
TCON-14B

F2.4

f=200mm equivalent

Filter diameter 86mm

Complete Multi-Coat

0.8x Wide Extension Lens Pro
WCON-08B

F2

f=28mm equivalent

Filter diameter 105mm

Complete Multi-Coat

Attachment

Method

Support
arm

Screw

Screw

Zoom

Setting

TELE

TELE

WIDE

Control Panel
Display

flashing

illuminated

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Macro Extension Lens Pro

MCON-35

F2~F2.4

Possible to shoot area up

to size of approx. 49mm x 37mm

Filter diameter 72mm

Complete Multi-Coat

To select the conversion lens mode (not close-up shooting)

Press and hold down the macro button , and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see the
conversion lens mark in the control panel. If a 3x Extension Lens Tele 300 Pro is attached, the
mark will blink. Otherwise the mark will not blink.

To set up close-up shooting with a conversion lens

Set the mode dial to setup/connection , and then press the menu button. In the Setup/connection
mode menu, select the macro mode/conversion lens mark .

Screw

WIDE~TELE

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Special Settings

Shutter Sound

You can use settings in the shooting mode to
set the camera to emit a beep upon shutter
release, or you can switch this feature off. If you
set the camera to emit a beep, this will tell you
that the shutter has released when you are
using the remote unit or remote cable to take a
picture. If you set the camera to emit a beep,
you can also adjust the volume of the sound.

RecView Time

You can use settings in the shooting mode to
set the length of time that a picture is displayed
on the monitor immediately after it is taken.
Three settings are provided: AUTO, OFF, 5sec.

Warning Sound

You can use settings in the shooting mode to
set the camera to beep twice when the picture
is in focus, beep once when exposure is locked,
or you can switch this feature off. Use the
shooting mode to set up this feature.

Sleep Mode

You can use settings in the shooting mode to set the amount of time the camera remains idle before
the camera enters the sleep mode. When the camera enters the sleep mode, the monitor, control
panel, and viewfinder displays are switched off to conserve battery power, or the camera switches
itself off, depending on the mode dial setting. To restore the camera to full operation after it has
entered the sleep mode, just press any button. If the camera remains in the sleep for one hour, the
camera switches itself off automatically. To restore normal operation, switch the camera off and on
again.

1MIN

2MIN

5MIN

10MIN

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OFF

Camera never enters sleep mode.
Camera neither enters sleep mode, nor switches itself off.

Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 1 minute.

Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 2 minutes.

Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 5 minutes.

Camera enters sleep mode if it remains idle for 10 minutes.

RAW Mode

Use the Shooting mode settings to set the
camera in the RAW data mode. When the
camera is in the RAW mode, images are
recorded from the CCD as 10bit/channel data,
resulting in an extremely large file size (about

7.6MB) because the images are not
compressed. Note the following important point
about the RAW mode.

• In order to handle images recorded in the
RAW mode, you will need CAMEDIA Master

2.5.

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Reference

Using the Menus

Use the menus to set up how the camera operates. Four menus are provided. To open a menu, set
the mode dial to the appropriate setting and press the menu button .

Mode Dial Mode Press to display:

P, A, S or M Shooting Shooting mode menu

Playback Playback mode menu
Print reserve Print reserve mode menu
Setup/connection Setup/connection mode menu

Set the mode dial to the setting to display the desired menu. Press the menu button to open the
menu in the monitor. On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight down the menu, or
press to move the green highlight up the menu.

Note

Some menus have more than one page. The notation in the upper left corner of the page tells you which page you
are currently viewing. For example, if you see 1/3 you are viewing page 1 of 3 pages. To display the next page of the
menu, just press

With the green highlight on the option that you want to set, press to move the green highlight to
the right. Select the desired setting. If more than one setting is available for selection, press or
to move the green highlight to the desired setting, and then press the button. If the setting requires
an entry (a number for a date or time, ON or OFF selection) press or to move the green
highlight to the desired setting, and then press or to until you see the setting you desire, and
then press the button. If more than one setting is required (a time setting for example), the green
highlight will move to the next setting so you can select the desired setting by pressing or . After
you press the button to select your choices, the green highlight returns to the right. When you are
finished performing settings in the menu, press the button to close the menu. For detailed
summaries of the menus and their settings, refer to the tables on the following pages.

when the green highlight is at the last selection.

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List of Menu
For more details refer to the software CD’s Reference Manual on CD-ROM.

Shooting mode menus for P (Program mode), A (Aperture
priority mode), S (Shutter priority mode), M (Manual mode)

1/3

2/3

3/3

Delete all images from selected
SmartMedia or CompactFlash
card, and format a card.

ISO (sensitivity) setting.

Bracket same subject with 3
rapid shots with different
exposures.

Flash intensity control

Sharpness.

Overall image contrast.

Record mode (quality,
resolution, compression).

Set interval time (specify time
interval between shots during
automatic time lapse photography).

Shutter sound setting (high,
low, OFF).

Default

Setting after and

pressed at the same time

—

AUTO

OFF

±0EV

NORMAL

NORMAL

—

OFF

OFF

English

Warning sound (ON, OFF).

Image display after shooting.

Sleep mode timer setting.

ON

OFF

1MIN

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Playback mode menu

Default

Setting after and
pressed at the same time

Print reserve mode menu

Setup/connection mode menu

1/2

2/2

Slide show
(Automatic playback).

Copy images card-to-card.

Delete all images from card,
format card.

Monitor brightness.

Select or cancel all pictures for
printing.

Set date or time stamping on
prints.

Select or cancel all pictures for
index printing.

Determines whether conversion lens
is selected when marcro button
is pressed.

Set year/month/day format.
Set current date and time.
After you replace a memory card, you can

restart file numbering (RESET) or continue
sequential file numbering (AUTO).

Pictures stored as RAW
(unprocessed, uncompressed)
data.

Switches histogram on and off.

Year/month/day

AUTO

—

—

—

±0

—

OFF

—

OFF

OFF

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∗ Unchanged even after pressing and .