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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CHECK THE CONTENTS

Camera

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Strap

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Video cable

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AA (R6) alkaline batteries (4 pieces)

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RS-232C PC serial cable

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Conversion connector for Macintosh

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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

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Instructions / Warranty card /
Registration card

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Software CD’s
(containing software)

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SmartMedia
(SSFDC-8MB)

Index labels
(2 pieces)

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Static-free case

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Instructions

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Write-protect adhesive seals
(4 pieces)

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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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:

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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

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AC wall outlet

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AC adapter

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◆ 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.

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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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TAKING PICTURES

◆ If you do not operate the camera for three

minutes, the camera will be set to the stand-by
mode. After four hours in the stand-by mode, the
power turns off automatically. (Time varies
depending on the type of batteries used.)

◆ To turn on again, close and open the lens barrier.

◆ Set the date before taking pictures. (p. 156)

Slide open the lens
barrier.

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Control panel

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Card error

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Push up the flash.
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Viewfinder

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Green lamp

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TURNING ON THE POWER

To turn on the power, just slide open the lens barrier on the
front of the camera. When it is turned on, it automatically
checks the SmartMedia card. If there is a problem with the
card, the camera emits a beep sound and displays the
following:

When there is no SmartMedia card in the camera / the
card is protected...

The Card error indicator on the control panel and the Green
lamp will blink.

When the card needs to be formatted...

The Card error indicator lights on the control panel, and the
camera enters the Card format mode. (p. 158)

● Olympus brand cards are recommended (already

formatted). Non-Olympus brand cards must be formatted
by the camera.

Note:

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CHECKING THE BATTERIES

When the power is on, the remaining battery power is
displayed on the control panel.

Display Meaning

lights and turns off Batteries are OK.

automatically. You can shoot.

blinks and other Battery power is low and
indicators on the control batteries should be
panel are displayed replaced.
normally.

blinks and other Batteries are dead and
indicators on the control should be replaced
panel go out. immediately.

◆ When taking pictures on a special occasion, on a

trip, or in cold temperatures, keep spare batteries
handy or use nickel metal hydride batteries.

Note:

Control panel

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CHECKING THE NUMBER OF

STORABLE PICTURES

When you turn on the power, the number of storable pictures
is shown on the control panel.

● When the number reaches 0, the camera emits a beep
sound and the Green lamp blinks every time the lens
barrier is opened.

● The number of storable pictures varies depending on the
selected recording mode setting.

● See page 120 for selecting the recording mode for each
image.

● Because the amount of data used varies depending on the
subject, more pictures than the number shown may be
photographed.

Control panel

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The Approximate Number of Storable Pictures

● While HQ and SHQ images have the same number of

pixels, SHQ uses lower compression allowing for better
image quality when enlarged. It may take a little longer to
record or display images in the SHQ mode. (See p. 120 for
the number of pixels.)

● The number of storable pictures is reduced the most and

the recording time is the longest in the Non-Compression
SHQ mode.

◆ The number of storable pictures may not be

reduced every time a picture is taken, or
increased when a picture is erased.

Note:

2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB

Card
SQ 30 60 122 244 489
HQ 9 18 36 73 146
SHQ 4 9 18 36 73
Non-

Compression 0 1 2 4 8
SHQ

Memory
capacity

Recording
mode

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POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your
elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving.
When holding the camera vertically, hold the camera with its
flash positioned at the top.

1 Correct.
2 Correct.
3 Incorrect.

1

2

3

◆ Do not subject the lens to physical shocks.

◆ Keep your fingers and the strap away from the

lens and flash.

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1

2

Proper Shutter Release

1 Depress the Shutter release button halfway.

● The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

● The exposure will be locked.

● The focus will be adjusted.

2 Depress the Shutter release button fully to release the

shutter and take the picture.

● The camera emits a beep sound when the shutter is
released.

◆ Press the Shutter release button gently using the

ball of your finger.

◆ Avoid moving the camera when pressing the

Shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.

◆ If the Green lamp blinks when the Shutter release

button is pressed halfway, the focus or exposure
is not locked. Remove your finger and press it
again.

◆ The Orange lamp blinks when use of the flash is

necessary. Push up the flash. (p. 92)

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Diopter adjustment
dial

.
.
.
.

Viewfinder

.
.

Shutter release button

.
.
.

Green lamp

.
.

TAKING PICTURES

Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder

1 Compose the picture using the optical viewfinder.

● Turn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the Autofocus mark
clearly.

2 Depress the Shutter release button halfway. The Green

lamp lights.

3 Depress the Shutter release button fully to take the

picture. The camera emits two short beeps to indicate that
the shot has been taken.

4 The camera starts recording the image. The Green lamp

and an Image memory block on the control panel blink.

● Unless the SmartMedia card is full, the next picture can be
taken after a few seconds*, when the Green lamp goes off.
(*See the chart on p. 74.)

5 When all four Image memory blocks appear, the Green

lamp blinks and no other operation can be performed
while the camera records the images. When one picture
has been recorded, the Green lamp goes off, and the
camera is ready for the next picture.

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Caution:

◆ NEVER open the card cover, eject the card,

remove the batteries, or pull the plug while a
memory block is blinking.

◆ Since the number of frames allotted per Image

memory block varies depending on the recording
mode, the waiting time for the next shot and the
number of pictures that can be shot before all
four blocks appear vary as well. (See the chart.)

Note:

Waiting

Number of Number of

time

pictures that pictures allotted

can be shot per block
SQ approx. 0.7 sec. 20 5
HQ approx. 1.3 sec. 8 2
SHQ approx. 2.2 sec. 4 1
Non-

compression approx. 40 sec. 1 1
SHQ

Record­ing mode

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1 Open the lens barrier. Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF

button to turn on the LCD monitor.

● Press the button again to turn off the monitor.

2 Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCD

monitor.

● Take the picture in the same way as you would when using
the optical viewfinder. (p. 72)

3 The image appears on the LCD monitor while the camera

records it.

● Unless the SmartMedia card is full, the next picture can be
taken after a few seconds*, when the Green lamp goes off.
(*See the chart on p. 74.)

4 When the image has been recorded, the LCD monitor

displays what is viewed through the viewfinder.

Taking pictures using the LCD monitor

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◆ Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for

composition purposes only. If you need to know
focus or exposure, check your computer’s
display.

◆ It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder

for less camera movement and battery
consumption, as well as shorter recording time.

◆ When the subject is viewed diagonally in the

camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be
less noticeable in the Record mode.

◆ When a picture is taken in a lighted area, such as

in sunlight, vertical lines may appear on the LCD
monitor. This is not a malfunction.

◆ The image size of a print is bigger than what you

see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

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◆ When the camera is being operated on battery

power and the batteries are running low, the
camera may emit several short beeps and blink
the number of storable pictures on the control
panel after you take a shot or when you open the
lens barrier. If this happens, the picture you have
just taken will not turn out properly. Replace the
batteries and take the picture again.

Note:

1 Close the lens barrier halfway.
2 Wait until the lens is recessed.

● Do not push the lens barrier against the lens.

3 Close the lens barrier all the way.

● The power goes off.

4 Close the flash.

Turning off the power

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The viewfinder’s picture frame shows the area that can be
shot for subjects at

∞. However, the picture area will move

lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject,
especially when the Zoom is set to T.

Take pictures at a distance between 8'' ~ ∞.

● Subjects closer than 8'' may turn out to be out of focus and
incorrectly exposed.

● Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to
take close-up pictures (turns on automatically in the Macro
mode).

WORKING RANGE

Working range

Macro mode (p. 110) 8'' ~ 31'' (0.2 m ~ 0.8 m)
Standard mode 31'' ~

∞

(0.8 m ~ ∞)

Picture frame

.
.

Image area of picture at close distance

.
.

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USING THE FOCUS LOCK

2 Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while

keeping the Shutter release button depressed halfway.
Then press the Shutter release button fully.

If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, use
the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus
lock.

1 Position your subject within the autofocus marks and

press the Shutter release button halfway.

● The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

Autofocus mark

.
.

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AUTOFOCUS

Although the autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there
are certain conditions, such as

1 ~ 3 shown below, where it

may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the
situations shown below in

4 ~ 5, autofocus may not lock on

the correct subject even though the Green lamp lights and the
shutter releases.

1 Subjects with low contrast

n Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture
of, and then aim at the subject.

2 Subjects that do not contain vertical lines

n Use the focus lock first while holding the camera

vertically. Then switch the camera to the horizontal
position to take the photograph.

3 Subjects in excessively bright light

n Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the

same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture
of, and then aim at the subject.

4 Two subjects at different distances

n When the subject looks out of focus even though the

Green lamp lights, focus on another subject at the
desired camera-to-subject distance first. Then
recompose the frame to take the picture.

5 High-speed subjects at close range

n Focus on another subject at the desired camera-to-

subject distance first. Then recompose the frame to
take the picture.

1

5

43

2

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QUICK FOCUS

With Quick Focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length
of

∞

(infinity) or 8ft. It is especially useful when quick

shooting is required.

1 Press the Shutter release button halfway while pressing

the

∞

or 8ft (2.5 m) Quick focus button depending on the

distance to the subject.

● Quick Focus is not engaged if you remove your finger from
the Quick focus button before pressing the Shutter release
button halfway.

2 Press the Shutter release button all the way.

● Quick focus cannot be used while the Green lamp is
blinking.

● Quick focus will be canceled after a picture is taken.

Out of flash working range

2.5ft

3.3ft

5.6ft

15ft

16.4ft

T

W

T

W

2.5ft

3.3ft

5.6ft

15ft

16.4ft

8.5ft

13ft

13ft

Quick focus working range

8ft (2.5 m) Quick focus button

∞

Quick focus button

Out of flash working range

8ft (2.5m) Quick focus button

.

.

Quick focus button

∞

.

.

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ZOOM

You can select telephoto or wide-angle with the 3X zoom
lever.

Set the lever to T to choose telephoto shooting. Set the lever
to W to choose wide-angle shooting.

◆ When used with the Digital Tele mode, you can

take an approx. 6X zoom photograph. (p. 110)

Note:

SELFTIMER

1 Press the Selftimer button. The Selftimer indicator is

displayed on the control panel.

● Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.

2 Aim at your subject, and press the Shutter release button.

● The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the
Shutter release button is pressed. (The Selftimer signal
lights for 10 sec. and blinks for 2 sec.)

◆ The Selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is

released.

◆ To cancel the Selftimer after it has been

activated, press the Selftimer button again or
close the lens barrier.

Note:

Selftimer button

.
.
.
.

Wide-angle

.
.

Telephoto

.
.

Control panel

.
.

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USING THE FLASH MODES

If the flash is closed when use of the flash is necessary, the
Orange lamp blinks.

1 Push up the flash before use or to select a flash mode.
2 Press the Shutter release button halfway when the

Orange lamp goes off. When the Orange lamp stays lit,
the flash is charged. Press the Shutter all the way to take
the picture.

Flash working range:

◆ The flash is being charged while the Orange lamp

is blinking. Wait until the Orange lamp goes off to
take the picture.

◆ When using the flash in the Macro mode,

light/dark colors may be exaggerated. (p. 110)

Note:

Wide-angle Telephoto

Approx. 8'' ~ 13 ft Approx. 8'' ~ 8.5 ft

Viewfinder Display

.

Orange lamp

.
.

.

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How to select the flash mode:

This camera has five flash modes. Select the mode according
to the shooting condition. As you press the Flash mode
button, the mode switches as shown below.

(No icon) Auto-Flash mode

Automatically fires in low-light and backlight
conditions. (p. 96)

Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red­eye” (when a subject’s eyes appear red in flash
photos). (p. 98)

Fill-In Flash mode

Fires regardless of available light. (p. 100)

Slow Shutter Synchronization

(Auto-Flash) Mode

For taking photographs of night views. (p. 102)

Slow Shutter Synchronization

(Red-Eye Reducing Flash) Mode

For taking photographs of people with
backgrounds of night views. (p. 102)

➟ ➟ ➟

➟

Flash mode button

.
.
.
.

➟ ➟

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AUTO-FLASH

In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low­light and backlight conditions.

When you take a picture that is backlit, position the subject
within the backlighting correction marks to fire the flash.

● When the Flash is down, appears on the control panel
and the flash is set to the OFF mode. (p. 104)

● The selected flash mode is displayed on the control panel.

● The Fill-In Flash mode returns to the Auto-Flash mode after

the power is turned off or the flash is closed.

Flash mode button

.
.
.
.

Control panel

.
.

Backlighting
correction mark

.
.
.

.
.
.

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FILL-IN FLASH

(FORCED ACTIVATION)

When you want the flash to fire all the time.

In the Fill-In Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of
available light. For example, this mode can be used to
brighten up the subject’s shaded face. Another use of this
mode is to correct the color shift produced by artificial lights
(eg. fluorescent light).

◆ Use this mode within the flash working range

(p. 92). It may not have the desired effect under
excessively bright light.

Note:

E

SLOW SHUTTER

SYNCHRONIZATION MODE

When taking pictures at night.

You can set the flash to fire during the first half of a slow
shutter speed’s release duration.

Auto-Flash and Red-Eye Reducing Flash

are available.

The Red-Eye Reducing Flash is most suitable for taking
pictures of people with backgrounds of night views.

102

◆ Since the shutter speed is slow (down to 1/2

second), the use of a tripod is recommended to
prevent blurred backgrounds caused by camera
movement.

Note:

Flash mode button

.
.
.
.

Flash mode button

.
.
.
.

Control panel

.
.

Control panel

.
.

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OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE)

When you do not want the flash to fire even in the dark or
when you want to shoot subjects such as fireworks.

In the Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light
conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash
photography is not desired or is prohibited, or in twilight/night
scenes.

● Close the flash.

◆ Since a slow shutter speed (down to 1/2 second)

is automatically selected in low-light situations
when in the Off mode, the use of a tripod is
recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused
by camera movement.

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FUNCTION BUTTON

In the Record mode (with the lens barrier open), you can
select the Standard mode, Sequence mode, Macro mode,
Digital Tele mode, and Function card mode with each press of
the Function button. The Function card mode can be used for
flagging Panorama pictures or photographing with a special
function card available from Olympus (optional).

Mode Use

Standard mode For taking standard

pictures.

Sequence mode For taking sequential pictures.

(p. 108)

Macro mode For taking macro pictures.

(p. 110)

Digital Tele mode For taking the subject twice as

large (2X cropped). (p. 110)

Function card For flagging panorama pictures
mode or photographing with a

special function card. (p. 112)

➟

➟➟➟

➟

Function button

.
.

Control panel

.
.

Function button

.
.

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◆ The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode.

◆ Since the shutter speed in the Sequence mode is

set to 1/30 second max. to prevent camera
movement, the resulting picture may be darker
than expected.

Note:

Function button

.
.

Control panel

.
.

SEQUENCE MODE

You can take several separate pictures sequentially.
Release the Shutter release button to stop it.

● Available in the SHQ/HQ/SQ recording modes. (When
taken in the Non-compression SHQ mode, it will be set to
the SHQ mode automatically.)

● The shooting speed, the number of pictures that can be
shot sequentially, and the recording time vary depending
on the recording mode. (p. 120)

Shooting

Record­ing mode

SQ

HQ

SHQ
Non-

compres- X X X
sion

speed

Approx.

2 frames/sec. 60 sec.

Approx.

1 frame/sec. 48 sec.

Approx.

0.6 frame/sec. 28 sec.

Number of pictures Recording

that can be shot time

sequentially (Max.)

Approx. 20

Approx. 8

Approx. 4

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

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MACRO MODE

A subject as small as 2.4" x 3" can be taken fully within
the frame.

Shooting Range: 8" ~ 31" (0.2 m ~ 0.8 m)

● The LCD monitor turns on automatically (p. 76) and the
Macro indicator is displayed on the control panel.

● Subjects closer than 8" (0.2 m) may turn out to be out of
focus and incorrectly exposed. Do not use the flash when
the subject is closer than 8" (0.2 m). When using the flash,
light/dark colors may be exaggerated. (p. 92)

● Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to cancel the mode.

DIGITAL TELE MODE

In the Digital Tele mode, the subject can be
photographed (cropped to appear) twice as large. When
used with the 3X optical zoom, you can take an approx.
6X zoom photograph. (p. 90)

Press the + button to use the mode.
Press the – button to return to the standard mode.

● The LCD monitor turns on automatically. (p. 76)

● This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically

sets).

● Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to cancel the mode.

Function button

.
.

Function button

.
.
.

.

X 1

Control panel

.
.

LCD Monitor

.

.

X 2

+/– buttons

.
.

X 2

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PANORAMA MODE

How to take panoramas

1 Press the Function button to select the Function card

mode (Panorama mode).

● The LCD monitor turns on automatically. (p. 76)

2 The connecting direction (right, left, up, down) can be

selected with the +/– buttons.

● The boxes appear on the LCD monitor.

3 Press the Function button again to cancel the

Panorama mode.

4 Follow directions carefully for the supplied panorama

application to successfully assemble panorama
images.

● Panorama images must be assembled on a computer.

◆ The Panorama mode is available only when a

Standard card is used.

◆ The flash cannot be used in the Panorama mode.

◆ Because the focus, the exposure, and the white

balance are determined by the first picture, do not
shoot overly bright/dark subjects such as the sun
in the first frame.

◆ Do not move the Zoom lever after shooting the

first picture to avoid problems with picture
assembly.

◆ Use of the Standard Quality mode is

recommended to save memory.

Note:

Function
button

.
.
.
.

Control panel

.
.

Function card mode

.
.

Overlap the left end of the picture with the right end
of the previous picture (when shooting to the right).

.
.

.

.
.

.

+/– buttons

.
.

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* If you press the Menu button while an image memory block is

blinking, make sure to press either OK or Menu button
afterwards.

MENU

Menu button

.
.

Mode Use

Standard mode For taking standard

➟

Exposure compensation For setting +/–2

Spot metering mode For obtaining the right

Recording mode For selecting the

➟➟➟➟

selection recording mode. (p. 120)
White balance For presetting the white

➟
➟ ➟

ISO For setting to AUTO, 160,

File number For selecting the file

Beep sound For setting on/off. (p. 128)

pictures.

compensation. (p. 116)

exposure. (p. 118)

balance. (p. 122)

320, 640. (p. 124)

numbering system. (p. 126)

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◆ Although the brightness of the LCD monitor can

be changed with the exposure compensation, it
may not appear to change when the subject is
mostly dark. In such a case, display the recorded
picture on the LCD monitor to check its
brightness.

◆ The exposure compensation may not work

properly when shooting with the flash.

LCD Monitor

.

.

NEXT

Menu button

.
.

SE T

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.

.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Exposure is manually adjustable.

In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it
manually by +/– 2 (0.5 step). Adjust + when the subject is
mostly bright. Adjust – when the subject is mostly dark.

How to adjust:

1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select

Exposure compensation.

2 Move the arrow with the +/– buttons. Press the OK button

to confirm the adjustment.

● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the
next setting menu.

● The exposure mark appears on the control panel.

● The adjustment is canceled when the lens barrier is closed.

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SPOT METERING MODE

Spot metering mode is used to obtain the right exposure
regardless of the backlight. Place the subject in the center of
the autofocus mark.

1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select

Spot metering mode.

2 Select either Average metering or Spot metering

with the +/– buttons.

3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

● The Spot mode indicator appears on the control panel.

4 Position your subject within the autofocus mark and press

the Shutter release button halfway.

● When the focus is locked, the exposure is also locked (AE
lock).

● The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights when the
focus is locked.

5 Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while

keeping the Shutter release button depressed halfway.
Then press the Shutter release button fully.

● The Spot metering mode is canceled when the lens barrier
is closed.

LCD Monitor

.

.

Viewfinder

.

.

NEXT

Menu button

.
.

SE T

OK button

.
.

Control panel

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

Shutter release button

.
.
.

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◆ The number of storable pictures varies according

to the recording mode. Non-Compression SHQ
requires more room in the card than other
modes. (p. 64)

LCD Monitor

.

.

NEXT

SE T

Menu button

.
.

OK button\
.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

SELECTING THE

RECORDING MODE

You can select the High Quality modes HQ/SHQ/Non­Compression SHQ or the Standard Quality mode SQ.

1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select

Recording mode selection.

2 Select the recording mode with the +/– buttons.
3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

● To select Non-Compression SHQ, press the + button for
two seconds at SHQ, while the Green lamp is not blinking.

● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the
next setting menu.

Mode Resolution Compression

SQ 640 x 480 Standard
HQ 1280 x 960 Standard
SHQ 1280 x 960 Minimal (larger file size)
Non-

Compression 1280 x 960 No
SHQ

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WHITE BALANCE

When you cannot obtain the right white balance with the auto
setting, such as in twilight scenes, there are four other presets
available.

1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select

White balance.

2 Select either , Daylight , Overcast , Tungsten

light or Fluorescent with the +/– buttons.

3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

● The Preset white balance mark appears on the control
panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected.

● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the
next setting menu.

◆ Select AUTO in normal situations.

◆ The white balance will return to AUTO when the

lens barrier is closed.

◆ The presets may not work under special lighting.

Note:

LCD Monitor

.

.

Menu button

.
.

SE TNEXT

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

Control panel

.
.

E

ISO

You can set the ISO sensitivity to AUTO, 160, 320 or 640.

1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select

ISO.

2 Select the ISO setting with the +/– buttons.
3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the
next setting menu.

● The ISO mark appears on the control panel when a setting
other than AUTO is selected.

● The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can
be used and the lower the amount of light required, but the
grainier the pictures will appear.

● When AUTO is selected, the sensitivity increases
automatically in low-light situations.

● The sensitivity scale is based on the one used for picture
film, but the numbers are for reference only.

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LCD Monitor

.

.

160

Menu button

.
.

320 640

SE TNEXT

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

Control panel

.

.

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SETTING THE BEEP SOUND

1 Press the Menu button in the Record mode, and select

Beep sound.

2 Select either On or Off with the +/– buttons.
3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the
next setting menu.

LCD Monitor

.

.

Menu button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

NEXT

SE T

OK button

.
.

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◆ When turned on, the LCD monitor flashes, and

pictures appear a few seconds later. This is not
a malfunction.

DISPLAYING PICTURES ON

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THE LCD MONITOR

LCD monitor ON/OFF button

.
.

3

TURNING ON THE LCD MONITOR

Close the lens barrier and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF
button to turn on the LCD monitor.

● When the monitor is turned on, the camera automatically
checks the card. If there is no card in the camera, the Card
error indicator blinks on the control panel. If the card is in
another format and is unreadable, the camera enters the
Card format mode. (p. 158)

● The last picture taken is displayed on the LCD monitor. The
frame number and the battery check indicator are also
displayed, as well as the Date, Recording mode, and
Protect indicators if they are set. When there are no
pictures stored in the card, a blank blue screen is
displayed.

● Recording mode, Battery Remaining, Date and Frame
number indicators will disappear after about three seconds.
If the batteries are low, the low-battery indicator appears
and blinks. Cancel the picture protection in order to make
the Protect indicator disappear. (p. 142)

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QUICK VIEW

You can immediately shift to the Display mode by quickly
pressing the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice in the Record
mode. To return to the Record mode, press either the LCD
monitor ON/OFF button or the Shutter release button.
When you enter the Quick view mode when the card is full
and perform Erase or Card format, the Green lamp will blink
when you return to the Record mode, during which the next
picture can be taken.

LCD Monitor

.
.

DISPLAYING PICTURES

+/– buttons

.
.

1

1

2

You can display the pictures you have taken
on the LCD monitor.

This function works when the lens barrier is closed.

1 Display a picture by turning on the LCD monitor ON/OFF

button.

2 Press the – button to see the previous picture. Each time

you press the – button, the preceding picture will appear.

3 Press the + button to see the next picture. Each time you

press the + button, the succeeding picture will appear.

● Wait until the picture is fully displayed before pressing any
buttons.

● If similar pictures have been taken consecutively, the LCD
may not appear to change.

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◆ The number of frames can be selected from 4, 9

or 16. (p. 160)

LCD Monitor

.

.

Index-Display button

.
.
.
.

5

INDEX-DISPLAY MODE

This function works when the lens barrier is closed.

1 Display a picture by turning on the LCD monitor ON/OFF

1

2 3

5

6

4

8

9

7

button.

2 Press the Index-Display button on top to select the Index

display. Several frames are displayed including the
currently selected picture.

3 Press the – button to select preceding frames.

● Press the + button to select succeeding frames.

4 After the frame in the upper left corner is reached, the

preceding group of frames will be displayed. (When the +
button is pressed, the succeeding group of frames will be
displayed after the frame in the lower right corner.)

5 Press the Index-Display button to cancel the Index-Display

mode. The currently selected picture is displayed in one
frame.

● It may take a few seconds before the picture is displayed.

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CLOSE-UP DISPLAY

◆ You can direct-print enlarged images. (p. 168)

Zoom lever

.

Monitor

.

.

+/– buttons

.

.

.

LCD

.

.
.

Confirm the focus by enlarging the image.

1 Display the picture you want to enlarge, then push the

Zoom lever toward T to show the Close-Up setting display.

2 Select the desired section with the +/– buttons, then push

the Zoom lever toward T again.

● Push the Zoom lever toward W to return to the Close-Up
setting display. Push again to cancel the mode.

Note:

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Mode Use

Regular display For a regular display.

Slide-Show For a slide-show display.

(p. 140)

Print reserve For reserving pictures to be

printed and then printing them
on the P-330. (p. 180)**

Random print/ For reserving pictures to be
All print printed and then printing them.

(p. 170)*

4-cut print For making 4-cut prints.

(p. 172)*

Multi print For making 16-cut prints.

(p. 174)*

Mirror print For making mirror-image

prints. (p. 176)*

Function card For using with optional
mode Olympus special function

SmartMedia cards.

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In the Display mode (with the LCD monitor ON), you can select the
Regular display, Slide-Show display, Print reserve, Random print,
4-cut print, Multi print, Mirror print, and Function card mode with
each press of the Function button.

➟

➟

* The P-300 printer is necessary.
** The P-330 printer is necessary.

➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟

FUNCTION BUTTON

➟

Function button

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.

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Function button

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OK button

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LCD Monitor

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.

1

SLIDE-SHOW MODE

You can run through all the stored pictures
automatically.

This function works when the lens barrier is closed.

1 Display the picture by turning on the LCD monitor ON/OFF

button.

2 Press the Function button to select the Slide-Show mode,

then press the OK button to start the Slide-Show.

3 Press the Function button again to stop at the currently

displayed picture.

● The Slide-Show does not stop until you cancel the
operation. Press the Function button to stop it. (When the
AC adapter is not connected, the power turns off
automatically after about 30 minutes.)

● The Slide-Show is also available in the Index-Display
mode. (p. 134)

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◆ Protection is not available when the write-protect

adhesive seal is placed on the card.

Protect button

.
.

LCD Monitor

.

PROTECTION

You can prevent accidental erasure of pictures
you want to keep.

This function works when the lens barrier is closed.

1 Display the pictures and select the picture you want to

keep.

1

2 Press the Protect button to protect the selected picture.

● The Protect indicator appears in the upper right corner of
the LCD monitor.

3 To cancel protection, press the Protect button again.

● The protected picture is not deleted with All-Frame Erase,
but is deleted with Card-Format.

● Protection and its cancellation are also possible in the
Index-Display mode. (p. 134)

Note:

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CONNECTING TO ATELEVISION

Recorded images can be viewed on a TV.

Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off
and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before
connecting.

1 Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output

connector of the camera and the input connector of the
TV.

2 Turn on the TV.
3 Turn on the camera by pressing the LCD monitor ON/OFF

button.

4 Select the picture with the +/– buttons.

◆ The LCD monitor turns off automatically when

connected to a TV.

◆ Refer to your TV/VCR instruction manual for

information about displaying video images.

◆ The picture may appear to be off-center on the TV

screen because of the TV adjustment.

◆ Your TV may produce a black frame around the

picture, which may look peculiar when printed to a
video printer.

◆ The use of the optional AC adapter is

recommended.

◆ Images shown on screen can be saved to video

tape.

Note:

LCD monitor ON/OFF button

.
.

.

+/– buttons

.
.

Video output connector

.
.

.

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Date set For setting the date. (p. 156)

Card format For performing card format.

(p. 158)

Index-Display For selecting the number of
adjustment frames. (p. 160)

Brightness For adjusting the brightness

of the LCD. (p. 162)

➟

Menu button

.
.

MENU

In the Display mode (with the LCD monitor on), you can select the
following items to adjust with each press of the Menu button.

Mode Use

Regular display For a regular display.

➟

All-Frame erase For erasing all frames.

File number For displaying the

Date print For printing the date. (p. 154)

➟➟➟➟

➟ ➟

(p. 150)

file number. (p. 152)

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This function works when the lens barrier is closed.

1 Display a picture, then press the Menu button.
2 Press the – button to select All-Frame erase .

● Press the Menu button to cancel.

3 Press the OK button to erase all pictures.

● The camera makes a short single beep and the All-Frame
Erase indicator starts moving to the right.

4 All pictures are erased after a few seconds. The blue

background display will appear on the LCD monitor.

● If there are any protected pictures, they will not be erased
and the protected picture last taken will be displayed when
the erasing operation is completed.

● All-Frame Erase is also available in the Index-Display
mode. (p. 134)

Caution:

◆ Be careful not to erase important picture data by

mistake as it cannot be retrieved.

◆ Never open the card cover, eject the card, remove the

batteries, or pull the plug while erasing pictures. It
may destroy the data in the card.

◆ Do not press the Erase button while an image is

being loaded onto the LCD.

ALL-FRAME ERASE

LCD Monitor

.

.

Menu button

.
.

SE TNEXT

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

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FILE NUMBER DISPLAY

FILE : 100–2345

◆ When File number is selected, the frame number

or date is not displayed.

◆ The frame number is always displayed in the

Index-Display mode even if the File number is
selected.

LCD Monitor

.

.

Menu button

.
.

SETNEXT

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select

File number display.

2 Select either Frame number or File number with

the +/– buttons.

3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

Note:

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DATE PRINT

1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select

Date print.

2 Use the +/– buttons to select either print or not print

date when printing with the P-300 printer.

3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the
next setting menu.

● Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to cancel the
setting and turn off the LCD monitor.

◆ When using the P-330 printer, Date print must be

set on the printer.

Note:

LCD Monitor

.

.

Menu button

.
.

SE TNEXT

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

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◆ The adjusted date is canceled when the camera

is left without batteries for approx. one hour
(based on our tests). In such a case, adjust the
date again.

◆ We recommend that you check the date and time

before taking important pictures.

LCD Monitor

.

.

–Y––M––D–
’ 9 9 . 1 2 .1 6

NEXT

1 2 : 3 4

Menu button

.
.

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

ADJUSTING THE DATE

AND TIME

1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select

Date set.

2 Select the display order of the year, month, and day with

the +/– buttons, then press the OK button.

3 Adjust the numbers, then press the OK button to confirm

the setting.

● Press the Menu button to cancel the setting and go to the
next setting menu.

● Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to cancel the
setting and turn off the LCD monitor.

Note:

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◆ Formatting the card erases the existing data,

including pictures which have been write­protected from the camera. Be careful not to
erase important data when formatting a recorded
card.

◆ Formatting is not engaged when the write-protect

adhesive seal is placed on the card.

◆ Non-Olympus brand cards or cards formatted

from or used in a computer must be formatted by
the camera. These cards may take longer to
record than recommended Olympus brand cards.

Note:

1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select

Card format.

● When the card needs to be formatted, the Card error
indicator lights on the control panel, and the camera
automatically enters the Card format mode.

2 Select Card format with the – button.
3 Press the OK button to start formatting (the Card error

indicator blinks). Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to
cancel the format.

4 When the card formatting is done, the Card error indicator

will disappear.

CARD FORMAT

Menu button

.

.

LCD Monitor

.

.

NEXT

OK button

.
.

SE T

Control panel

.
.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

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◆ The Frame number does not appear on the LCD

monitor when 16-frame is selected.

Note:

You can select the number of frames shown in the Index­Display mode.

1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select

Index-Display adjustment.

2 Select from 4-frame , 9-frame or 16-frame with

the +/– buttons.

3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

INDEX-DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT

LCD Monitor

.

.

Menu button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

NEXT

SE T

OK button

.
.

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You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

1 Press the Menu button in the Display mode, and select

Brightness.

2 Select the brightness with the +/– buttons.

● Press the + button to lighten and the – button to darken.

3 Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

BRIGHTNESS

LCD Monitor

.

.

NEXT

Menu button

.
.

SE T

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

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PRINTING PICTURES

PRINTING WITH THE P-300

Computer connector

.
.

P-300

By connecting the camera to the P-300 printer with the
direct connect cable, pictures can be printed directly
from the camera.

Make sure that the power of the printer and the camera are
off and the lens barrier of the camera is closed before
connecting.

1 Connect the computer connector of the camera to the

serial port of the printer using the cable provided with the
printer. Turn on the printer.

2 Turn on the camera’s Display mode after the indicators on

the control panel go off.

3 Select the picture you want to print using the +/– buttons.
4 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer,

then press the DIRECT PRINT button on the printer to
start printing.

LCD monitor ON/OFF
button

.
.
.

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

Note:

◆ The LCD monitor display goes off during

printing, and other operations are disabled.

◆ The date can be printed as well. (p. 154)

◆ The use of the optional AC adapter is

recommended.

◆ Images taken in the Non-Compression SHQ

mode cannot be printed.

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LCD Monitor

.

.

INDEX PRINT

2 3

1

5

4

7

6

9

8

30-frame index prints can be made.

1 Select the Index-Display mode (p. 134).
2 30 frames will be printed on one sheet, starting from the

selected picture.

3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer,

then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

● After printing, the display advances to the 31st frame from
the selected picture.

● See page 164 for connection to the printer.

● The date is always printed in the Index Print.

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CLOSE-UP PRINT

◆ Use of high-quality recording modes is

recommended for high image quality.

LCD Monitor

.

.

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

You can print enlarged images.

1 Select the Close-Up display mode (p. 136).
2 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer,

then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

● See page 164 for connection to the printer.

Note:

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RANDOM PRINT

LCD Monitor

.

.

OK

SE T

Press for 3 seconds — All print
Press for 5 seconds — All cancel

.
.
.
.

.
.
.

Function button

.
.

3

OK button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

You can select a series of pictures to be direct­printed to the P-300 printer.

1 Connect the camera with the printer, turn on the power,

then press the Function button in the Display mode to
select the Random Print mode.

2 Select frames with the +/– buttons and press the OK

button at each picture to be printed.

● When the OK button is pressed for three seconds, the
camera produces a beep sound and enters the All-Frame
print mode. When the button is held down for another two
seconds, the camera produces the beep sound again and
erases the selection data.

3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer,

then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

● See page 164 for connection to the printer.

Note:

◆ This mode is available only when the camera is

connected to the P-300 printer.

◆ The data for the Random Print are stored in the

card even after printing.

◆ Canceling the Print mode or turning off the

power erases the Random Print request.

◆ The use of the optional AC adapter is

recommended.

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◆ The Date-Print is not available in the 4-cut print

mode.

LCD Monitor

.

.

Function button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

5

4-CUT PRINT

You can make 4-cut prints.

● In order to make sticker prints, the specialty paper must be
set in the printer’s paper feeder.

1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select

the 4-cut print mode.

2 Select frames with the +/– buttons and press the OK

button at each picture to be printed.

3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer,

then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

● See page 164 for connection to the printer.

Note:

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◆ The Date-Print is not available in the Multi Print

mode.

LCD Monitor

.

.

Function button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

5

MULTI PRINT

You can create popular 16-cut prints.

● In order to make sticker prints, the specialty paper must be
set in the printer’s paper feeder.

1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select

the Multi Print mode.

2 Select frames with the +/– buttons and press the OK

button at each picture to be printed.

3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer,

then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

● See page 164 for connection to the printer.

Note:

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MIRROR PRINT

LCD Monitor

.

.

Function button

.
.

+/– buttons

.
.

You can make mirror-image prints.

This mode is especially useful for making T-shirt prints.

1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select

the Mirror Print mode.

2 Select the picture to be printed with the +/– buttons.
3 Enter the number of copies to be printed on the printer,

then press the DIRECT PRINT button to start printing.

● See page 164 for connection to the printer.

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PRINTING WITH THE P-330

Direct print is possible by inserting a recorded
SmartMedia into the P-330 printer.

[Main features]

Single print
Multi print (4/9/16-cut)
Random print
Print reserve (“Select with camera”)
Close-Up print (1.5X/2X)
Date print
Mirror print
Function card compatible (Template card)
* Read the P-330 instructions for details.

◆ You can reserve pictures to be printed on the

camera. (p. 180)

◆ The P-330 printer cannot be connected to the

Computer connector of the camera.

◆ When the P-330 is connected to the Video output

connector of the camera, the printer’s
performance will be limited.

Note:

P-330

SmartMedia

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PRINT RESERVE

(SELECT WITH CAMERA)

180

Function button

.
.

LCD Monitor

.

.

SE T

SE T

SE T

OK

OK

OK

OK button

.
.

120

120

+/– buttons

.
.

You can select a series of pictures to be direct­printed to the P-330 printer.

1 Press the Function button in the Display mode to select

the Print Reserve mode.

2 Select Print Reserve with the +/– buttons, then press

the OK button.

● Select cancel when you want to cancel the entire
reservation.

3 Select frames with the +/– buttons and press the OK

button at each picture to be printed.

4 Insert the card into the printer. (p. 178)
5 Press the Input button on the printer to select “Select with

camera” to start printing.

Note:

◆ The data for the Print Reserve are stored in the

card even after printing. Select cancel to
erase the data before making new selections.

◆ When cancel is selected, all of the selection

data are erased.

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PERSONAL COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT

When using the provided utility software:
Personal computers used with this camera must conform
to the following minimum standards.

● IBM PC/AT compatible

Windows 98 : 486DX CPU, 66MHz or greater
Windows 95/NT 4.0 : 486SX CPU or later,

33MHz or greater

(Pentium recommended)
CD-ROM drive
16MB RAM
45MB available HD space
Standard RS-232C interface
D-SUB 9-pin connector
Monitor with 256 colors
640 x 480 screen resolution

● Apple Macintosh

68040 CPU or later
System 7.5 or later, Mac OS 7.6 ~ 8.6
CD-ROM drive
24MB RAM
45MB available HD space
Mac standard serial port
Monitor with 256 colors
640 x 480 screen resolution

* The iMac cannot be used.

TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO
A PERSONAL COMPUTER

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INST ALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE

To take full advantage of a wide range of functions, including
download, display, storage and panorama, your Olympus
digital camera comes with software applications and
CAMEDIA Master. For installation and operation, please refer
to the software’s online documentation.

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CONNECTING TO A

PERSONAL COMPUTER

Use the appropriate connector according to
your computer’s platform.

● IBM PC/AT compatible

Connect the provided RS-232C PC serial cable to the D-SUB
9-pin COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer.

● Apple Macintosh or compatible

Attach the provided conversion connector for Macintosh to the
printer serial port or modem serial port on your computer, and
then connect the RS-232C PC serial cable. (Turn off

AppleTalk if connected to the printer port.)

The enclosed Macintosh conversion connector allows you to
connect your camera to a Macintosh computer. It cannot be
used to connect a Macintosh to a printer.

◆ In order to prevent battery consumption, the use

of the optional AC adapter is recommended.

Note:

RS-232C PC serial cable

.
.

.

Conversion connector for
Macintosh

.
.

.
.

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Make sure that the power of the computer and the camera
are turned off and the lens barrier of the camera is closed
before connecting.

1 Connect the RS-232C PC serial cable to the computer’s

serial port.

2 Open the connector cover.
3 Align the arrow mark on the RS-232C PC serial cable plug

with the camera’s connector. Insert the plug and push it in
as far as it will go.

4 Open the lens barrier to turn on the power.

USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER

◆ Do not connect when the power of the camera is

on as it may cause a camera malfunction.

◆ When the lens barrier is closed, the computer will

not communicate with the camera.

◆ AC adapter is recommended for computer

downloads.

Note:

Computer connector

.
.

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CARD

TRANSFERRING DIRECTLY FROM

SmartMedia

The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred
to a personal computer equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA)
slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional
PC Card Adapter.

PC Card Adapter

The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred
to a personal computer equipped with a 3.5" FDD, using the
optional FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter.

FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter

Be sure to insert the card right-side up.
.

.

.

Note:

◆ Check for compatibility. This equipment may not

function properly on all operating systems.

◆ Do not use a SmartMedia with Write-protect

adhesive seal on a computer as it will cause
errors. (Refer to the instructions of the
adapters.)

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SYSTEM CHART

AC adapter

.
.
.

.

SmartMedia

TV

.
.

FlashPath

PC card adapter

.
.

Camera

.
.

A variety of capabilities are available when connected to
optional equipment.

Personal computer

.
.

Printer

.
.

Printer

.

.

Modem

Modem

.

.

MO drive

.
.

Personal computer

.
.

Printer

TV

.
.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MISCELLANEOUS

Q

How long will the batteries last?

A

Battery life is affected by many variables such as the

amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use,
as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental
conditions under which the camera is used. Using the LCD
monitor frequently will use up your batteries quickly. Keep the
LCD monitor turned off to save power. Use of NiMH
rechargeable batteries or AC adapter (optional) is
recommended.

Q

How can I correct the clock in the camera that will be
used to record the date on the image data?

A

Date adjustment is not made when the camera is shipped.

You can adjust the date either from the camera or from
the computer (p. 156).

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Q

How should I store the camera?

A

Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust,

moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly
before storing it. After using it at the beach, wipe it with a cloth
that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out.
Do not store in an area where mothballs are used. Unload the
batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long
period.

Q

Why do the subjects’ eyes sometimes appear red in
pictures?

A

This “red-eye phenomenon” occurs with all cameras when

a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash
reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies
depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such
as ambient lighting. Use of the Red-Eye Reducing Pre-Flash
mode significantly reduces this phenomenon.

Q

Can I use a filter or hood?

A

Olympus does not provide one.

Q

Can I use an external flash?

A

A slave unit may not function with this camera.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Operating Problems

The camera does not work.

1 The power is OFF.

[ Open the lens barrier to turn on the power. (P. 60)

2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly.

[ Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 52)

3 The batteries are exhausted.

[ Replace the batteries with new ones. (P. 52)

4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function.

[ Keep the batteries warm while using the camera.

No picture is taken when the Shutter release button is
pressed.

1 The flash has not finished charging or the previous picture

is being written into the SmartMedia.

[ Remove your finger from the Shutter release button

and wait until the Green lamp or the Orange lamp stops

blinking. (P. 72/92)
2 SmartMedia is full.

[ Replace the SmartMedia, erase unwanted pictures, or

transfer the entire picture data to a computer and erase

the data. (P. 144/150)
3 No SmartMedia is in the camera or it is protected.

[ Use a new SmartMedia.

The flash does not fire.

1 The flash is not up.

[ Push up the flash. (P. 92)

2 The subject is lighted.

[ Set the flash to Fill-In mode. (P. 94)

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The pictures already taken do not appear on the LCD
monitor.

1 The lens barrier has been left open.

[ Close the lens barrier and depress the LCD monitor

ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. (P. 130)
2 There is no picture in the SmartMedia

[ Check the number of storable pictures. (P. 64)

The LCD monitor is hard to read.

1 The brightness may be incorrectly set.

[ Adjust the brightness. (P. 162)

When the camera is connected to a computer, an error
message appears while data is being transferred to the
computer.

1 The cable is not plugged in correctly.

[ Connect the cable correctly. (P. 186)

2 The power is OFF.

[ Open the lens barrier to turn on the power. (P. 60)

3 The batteries are exhausted.

[ Replace the batteries with new ones (P. 52) or use the

optional AC adapter (P. 54).
4 The serial port is not selected correctly.

[ Use the operating system software to make sure the

serial port is selected correctly.
5 There is no available serial port.

[ Make one available by following the computer’s

instructions.

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Problems with Images

The picture is out of focus.

1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed.

[ Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter

button. (P. 68)
2 The viewfinder’s autofocus mark was not positioned on

the subject.

[ Position the autofocus frame on the subject, or use

the focus lock. (P. 84)
3 The lens is dirty.

[ Clean the lens with a soft dry cloth.
4 The mode was not selected correctly.

[ Shoot with the Macro mode when the subject is within

the range of 8''~31''. For further distances, shoot with the

Standard mode. (P. 110/82)
5 The Shutter release button was pressed from right in front

of the camera in the Selftimer mode.

[ Press the Shutter release button while looking into the

viewfinder, not while standing in front of the camera.
6 The Quick Focus was used with the wrong focal range.

[ Use the right Quick focus button for the distance.

(P. 88)

The picture is too dark.

1 The flash was blocked by a finger.

[ Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away

from the flash. (P. 68)

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2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash.

[ Shoot within the flash working range. (P. 92)

3 The flash mode was set to the Off mode.

[ Check the flash mode before shooting. (P. 94)

4 The subject was too small and was backlit.

[ Set the flash to Fill-In mode. (P. 94)

The picture is too bright.

1 The flash was set to the Fill-In Flash mode.

[ Set the flash mode to one other than Fill-In Flash.

(P. 94)
2 The subject was very bright.

[ Either adjust the exposure or point the camera away

from overly bright subjects. (P. 116)

The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural.

1 The lighting fixture(s) affected the picture.

[ Set the flash mode to Fill-In. (P. 94)

2 The subject is mostly dark.

[ Include white in the image or adjust the white balance.

(P. 122)
3 The white balance setting is wrong.

[ Adjust the white balance. (P. 122)

The picture has obscured edge(s).

1 The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap.

[ Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers and

the strap away from the lens. (P. 68)
2 The shooting distance was too close.

[ Use the LCD monitor. (P. 76)