Olympus D-450 User Manual

D-450ZOOM

ENGLISH

Digital Camera Instructions

n Before using your camera, read this manual

carefully to ensure correct use.

n We recommend that you take test shots to get

accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

n n

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Power Sources — This product should be operated only

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

10. Grounding or Polarization — This product,when used

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

11. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should

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

12. Lightning — For added protection for this product when

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

13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension

cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

14. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any

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

15. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16. Damage Requiring Service — If using the optional AC

adapter, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. c) If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

d) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

e) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are

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

18. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

19. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Radio and Television Interference

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

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected. Only the included RS-232C serial cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer (PC).

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: D-450ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville,

New York 11747-3157 U.S.A.

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

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

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

WARNING

• Keep the batteries away from children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other brand names and product names are registered.

Legal and other notices

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

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

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

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

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

● Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

FOR SAFE USE

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

Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and

operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.

Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and

operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury.

WARNING

1. NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING

PICTURES OF PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA’S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT’S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE. DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN THREE FEET.

2. DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY AT THE SUN

OR OTHER EXTREMELY BRIGHT OBJECTS. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EYES.

3. DO NOT USE THIS CAMERA IN THE VICINITY OF

FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS.

4. DO NOT LEAVE THIS CAMERA WITHIN THE REACH

OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN.

• THE CHILD MIGHT PUT THE STRAP AROUND HIS OR HER NECK. THIS COULD CAUSE STRANGULATION OR CHOKING.

• THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

• THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES.

• THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE CAMERA.

5. BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

• DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES.

• DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR

EXPOSE TO HEAT.

• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES

INSIDE.

• DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD

BATTERIES TOGETHER. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS’ BATTERIES.

• DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM

BATTERIES. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHARGE THESE TYPES OF BATTERIES.

• KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH

OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

• DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE

DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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

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

CAUTION

1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

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

3. UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.

4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED. LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

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

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

CARE AND STORAGE

HANDLING

n Do not use or store the camera in places exposed to

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

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

or humidifier, or near a fire, magnetic fields, or volatile materials.

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

direct sunlight. This will damage the lens.

n Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of

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

n Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a

tripod. Turn the tripod head instead.

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

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

n Do not improperly open or modify the camera, as it

may result in a shock or injury.

BATTERY HANDLING

n This camera uses four AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel

metal hydride batteries, AA lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal hydride batteries are recommended.)

n Do not use AA manganese batteries. Besides

shortening battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera.

n Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use of batteries

can cause fluid leak, heat generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load them correctly.

n The batteries may be temporarily disabled when

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

n Sweat, oil, and so on, can prevent a battery’s

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

n Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long

trip. New batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad.

n When using nickel metal hydride batteries or NiCd

batteries, make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger.

n Read instructions carefully before handling nickel

metal hydride batteries or NiCd batteries.

CHECK THE CONTENTS

Camera

. .

Strap

. .

Video cable

. .

AA (R6) alkaline batteries (4 pieces)

. .

RS-232C PC serial cable

. .

Conversion connector for Macintosh

. .

Options

• SmartMedia card 8MB/16MB/32MB

• Special function 4MB SmartMedia cards

• PCMCIA adapter for SmartMedia card

• FlashPath 3.5" floppydisk adapter for SmartMedia card

• NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger

• AC adapter

• Soft vinyl case

• P-300/P-330 photo printer

...

Instructions / Warranty card / Registration card

. . . .

Software CD’s (containing software)

. . . .

•

SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB)

Index labels (2 pieces)

. . . . .

Static-free case

. .

•

Instructions

. .

Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces)

. . . .

MAIN FEATURES

n The 1,310,000-pixel CCD delivers the highest picture

quality in its class.

n The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens

plus the Digital Tele mode* make possible photographs equivalent to 6X zoom.

n Built-in buffer memory dramatically reduces the

recording time.

n A wide-angle TFT LCD monitor is used for the first time

in a digital camera.

n A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with

Panorama function) is provided.

n With the provided Video output connector (NTSC),

pictures can be viewed on a TV.**

n Direct printing available via the optional Olympus

printer P-300/P-330, allowing you to print out images whenever you need them in any quantity.

* Available only in the Standard Quality mode. ** Not available with the PAL system.

Important

g “Note” indicates information you should be aware of. g Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in

illustrations.

PREPARATION

Names and functions of parts ..................................40

Using the strap.........................................................50

Loading the batteries................................................52

Using the AC adapter (optional)...............................54

Inserting SmartMedia card.......................................58

TAKING PICTURES

Turning on the power...............................................60

Checking the batteries .............................................62

Checking the number of storable pictures................64

Points to remember..................................................68

Taking pictures.........................................................72

Working range..........................................................82

Using the focus lock.................................................84

Autofocus.................................................................86

Quick focus ..............................................................88

Zoom........................................................................90

Selftimer .............................................................90

Using the flash modes..............................................92

Auto-Flash................................................................96

Red-Eye Reducing Flash....................................98

Fill-In Flash (forced activation) .........................100

Slow shutter synchronization mode..........102

Off (flash override)............................................104

Function button.................................................106

Sequence mode...............................................108

CONTENTS

Macro mode......................................................110

Digital Tele mode....................................................110

Panorama mode.....................................................112

Menu .................................................................114

Exposure compensation....................................116

Spot metering mode ..........................................118

Selecting the recording mode ................................120

White balance ........................................................122

ISO.........................................................................124

File number............................................................126

Setting the beep sound..........................................128

DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR

Turning on the LCD monitor...................................130

Quick view..............................................................132

Displaying pictures.................................................132

Index-Display mode...........................................134

Close-Up display ...............................................136

Function button..................................................138

Slide-Show mode...................................................140

Protection...........................................................142

One-Frame erase...................................................144

Connecting to a television......................................146

Menu.................................................................148

All-Frame erase......................................................150

File number display................................................152

Date print................................................................154

Adjusting the date and time....................................156

Card format............................................................158

Index-Display adjustment.......................................160

Brightness..............................................................162

PRINTING PICTURES

Printing with the P-300...........................................164

Index print ..............................................................166

Close-Up print........................................................168

Random print..........................................................170

4-cut print...............................................................172

Multi print................................................................174

Mirror print..............................................................176

Printing with the P-330...........................................178

Print reserve...........................................................180

TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO APERSONAL COMPUTER

Personal computer environment............................182

Installing provided software....................................184

Connecting to a personal computer.......................186

Using a personal computer....................................188

Transferring directly from SmartMedia...................190

System chart..........................................................192

MISCELLANEOUS

Questions and answers..........................................194

Troubleshooting......................................................198

Notes on display and backlight ..............................206

Compatibility of the picture data.............................208

Specifications.........................................................212

PREPARATION

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Zoom lever

(P. 90/136)

Shutter release button (P. 70) Control panel (P. 48)

Flash (P. 92)

Lens

Lens barrier (P. 60)

Card

compartment

cover

(P. 58)

Computer connector (RS-232C)

(P. 164/188)

Video output connector (NTSC)

(P. 146)

Connector cover

AC adapter connector

(P. 54)

Diopter

adjustment

dial

(P. 72)

LCD

monitor

(P. 46)

Viewfinder (P. 46)

LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 76/130)

Menu button (P. 114/148)

– button (P. 132)/

2.5m Quick focus button (P. 88) + button (P. 132)

OK button (P. 116/150)/

Quick focus button (P. 88)

Flash mode button (P. 94)/ Index-Display button (P. 134)

Selftimer (P. 90)/ Protect button (P. 142) Function button (P. 106/138)

Erase button (P. 144)

Threaded mount (bottom)

Battery

compartment

open/close lever

(bottom)

(P. 52)

Viewfinder Display

Orange lamp (flash) (p. 92)

120

LCD Monitor

Frame number

Green lamp (focus) (p. 72)

Autofocus mark (p. 84) / Backlighting correction mark (p. 96)

Date

Recording mode

Battery check

Protect

Time

Control Panel

Recording mode

Macro mode

Spot metering mode

Number of storable pictures

Flash mode

Selftimer

Battery check

Card error / Function card mode

Preset white balance

Exposure compensation

Sequential shooting

Image memory blocks

ISO

USING THE STRAP

Caution:

◆ Attach the strap correctly as shown on the left so

that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses four AA (R6) nickel metal hydride batteries, AA (R6) lithium batteries, AA (R6) alkaline batteries or AA (R6) NiCd batteries.

Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera.

● Read “BATTERY HANDLING” on page 28.

1 Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the

battery compartment cover tightly.

3 Slide the cover closed, pressing . Do not push the

edge of the cover.

◆ Make sure that the lens barrier is closed and the

power is off before loading the batteries.

Note:

USING THE AC ADAPTER

(Optional)

An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet.

◆ When in use for long periods, the AC adapter will

be warm to the touch. This is normal.

Note:

Warning:

◆ Use the AC adapter correctly and pay attention to

the precautions below. Incorrect use of the AC adapter may cause a fire or electric shock.

◆ Use an AC 120V power source.

◆ Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged

into the outlet.

◆ Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter

with wet hands.

AC adapter connector

. .

AC wall outlet

. .

AC adapter

. .

◆ If the AC adapter’s cord is hot, smells like smoke,

or is emitting smoke, unplug it immediately. Contact your nearest Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.

◆ Do not use the optional exclusive AC adapter

with other products. Olympus will not be responsible for damage caused by the use of any AC adapter other than the one exclusively designed for this camera.

◆ Hold the AC adapter unit when removing it from

an outlet.

◆ Never pull forcibly, bend, or twist the AC adapter.

◆ If there are any scratches or other damage on the

AC adapter or if there is a contact failure on the plug, consult your nearest Olympus service center as soon as possible.

◆ When disconnecting the AC adapter, make sure

the camera is turned off.

◆ If batteries are loaded in the camera, make sure

the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

◆ When you are not using the AC adapter, be sure

to unplug it.

Caution:

◆ NEVER open the card cover, eject the card,

remove the batteries, or pull the plug while the camera is in operation. It may destroy the data in the card.

◆ The card is a precision instrument. Handle it

carefully and do not subject it to physical shocks.

INSERTING SmartMedia CARD

Insert SmartMedia card in the direction shown.

● When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional),

insert it in the same way.

● Use 3.3V cards only. 5V cards cannot be used.

● When using a non-Olympus brand 3.3V card, formatting in

the camera is recommended.

Insert SmartMedia.

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