Olympus D-460 User Manual

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PREPARATIONS TAKING PICTURES DISPLAYING PICTURES

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL CAMERA

ON THE LCD MONITOR STORING DATA FOR

PRINTING PICTURES USING A PERSONAL

COMPUTER MISCELLANEOUS

D-460ZOOM

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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.

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.

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 a 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 a 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-460ZOOM Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible party: Olympus America Inc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157

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.

U.S.A.

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 All other brand names and product names are registered.

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is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

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

Danger: Ignoring this Danger mark and operating this product

Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product

Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product

incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.

incorrectly may lead to injury.

BATTERY HANDLING

IGNORING THE WARNINGS BELOW MAY LEAD TO FLUID LEAK, BATTERY HEAT GENERATION, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNING.

DANGER

1. WHEN USING NiMH BATTERIES, USE OLYMPUS BRAND NiMH

BATTERIES AND CHARGER.

2. DO NOT LOAD OR USE BATTERIES WITH THEIR +/– TERMINALS

UPSIDE DOWN. DO NOT LOAD BATTERIES FORCEFULLY.

3. DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERIES OR CONNECT

THEM TO THE CAMERA USING SOLDER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY THAN INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL. IT MAY DESTROY THE TERMINALS OR CAUSE BATTERY FLUID TO LEAK.

4. DO NOT CONNECT THE TERMINALS WITH METAL OR

CARRY/STORE BATTERIES WITH METALLIC NECKLACES OR HAIRPINS.

5. DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO A POWER OUTLET

OR CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN A VEHICLE.

6. DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR HEAT THEM.

7. IF BATTERY FLUID GETS IN YOUR EYES, DO NOT RUB THEM.

WASH THE FLUID OUT WITH CLEAN WATER AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

WARNING

1. DO NOT ALLOW BATTERIES TO COME IN CONTACT WITH WATER

OR SEA WATER.

2. 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 OLD AND NEW OR CHARGED AND UNCHARGED BATTERIES, OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER.

• DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE AND LITHIUM BATTERIES.

• DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF THEIR BODY IS NOT COVERED BY THE INSULATING SHEET OR IF THE SHEET IS TORN AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK, FIRE OR INJURY. DO NOT USE THESE BATTERIES EVEN IF THEY ARE SOLD IN STORES.

3. IF NiMH BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME, STOP CHARGING.

4. DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK, CHANGE OF COLOR/SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND.

5. STORE AND USE BATTERIES OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

6. IF BATTERY FLUID GETS ON SKIN OR CLOTHES, SOAK IT WITH CLEAN WATER AS IT MAY BURN THE SKIN.

7. DO NOT MODIFY THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE CAMERA OR INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN IT.

CAUTION

1. OLYMPUS NiMH BATTERIES ARE FOR USE WITH OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAS ONLY. DO NOT USE THEM WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.

2. DO NOT APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCK TO BATTERIES.

3. DO NOT USE CHARGEABLE AND UNCHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT CAPACITIES/KINDS/BRANDS MIXED TOGETHER.

4 WHEN CHARGING NiMH BATTERIES, CHARGE ALL FOUR (OR TWO)

BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME.

5. CHARGE NiMH BATTERIES BEFORE USING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER NOT USING THEM FOR A LONG TIME.

6. KEEP BATTERIES UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR A LONG TIME, AS IT MAY CAUSE FLUID LEAK OR HEAT GENERATION.

7. DO NOT USE BATTERIES IF A FLUID LEAK, CHANGE OF COLOR/SHAPE OR OTHER ABNORMALITY IS FOUND, AND TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

8. DO NOT USE OR STORE BATTERIES UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN HOT TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A HOT VEHICLE OR IN FRONT OF A HEATER.

9. DO NOT UNLOAD BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE CAMERA FOR A LONG TIME AS THEY GET HOT.

HANDLING

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 MAY BE INJURED.

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

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

7. 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. (WHEN UNLOADING BATTERIES, DO IT OUTSIDE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE OBJECTS, AND DO NOT TOUCH BATTERIES WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.) 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. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

4. 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 NiMH batteries, AA alkaline batteries, AA

lithium batteries or AA NiCd batteries. Two CR-V3 lithium battery packs can also be used. (Olympus brand recommended.)

n Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low

temperatures. NiMH batteries are recommended.

n AA manganese batteries cannot be used. n Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use can cause fluid leakage, 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, etc. 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 NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries, make sure to charge

them fully with the correct battery charger.

n Read instructions carefully before handling NiMH batteries or NiCd

batteries.

n NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating

sheet, as it may cause a fire or injury.

n Recommended Temperature when Using NiMH Batteries

Operation: 32 ~ 104°F, Charge: 32 ~ 104°F, Storage: -4 ~ 86°F (Usage outside this temperature range may limit battery performance

or shorten battery life. Unload batteries from the camera when not in use.)

Important

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

• Actual product may differ slightly from that shown in illustrations.

CONTENTS

Important safety instructions.......................................................2

For safe use............................................................................8

Battery handling......................................................................8

Handling................................................................................11

Care and storage..................................................................12

Battery handling....................................................................13

Main features............................................................................17

PREPARATION......................................................19

Checking the contents..............................................................20

Names of parts.........................................................................21

Attaching the strap....................................................................24

Loading the batteries................................................................25

Using the AC adapter (optional)...............................................27

Inserting SmartMedia ...............................................................28

Adjusting the date and time......................................................29

Learning the basics ..................................................................31

Turning on the power............................................................31

Checking the card.................................................................32

Checking the batteries..........................................................33

Checking the number of storable pictures............................34

Holding the camera...............................................................35

Adjusting the diopter.............................................................36

Proper shutter release..........................................................36

How to use the Menu............................................................37

Turning off the power............................................................39

TAKING PICTURES...............................................41

Taking pictures..........................................................................42

Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder..........................42

Taking pictures using the LCD monitor.................................44

Quick view ............................................................................46

Focus lock ................................................................................47

Autofocus..................................................................................48

Working range..........................................................................50

Zoom ........................................................................................51

Using the flash..........................................................................52

Using the flash modes..........................................................52

How to select the flash mode ...............................................53

Auto-flash .............................................................................54

Red-Eye reducing flash ........................................................54

Fill-In flash ............................................................................55

Slow shutter synchronization flash .......................................55

Red-Eye reducing flash + Slow shutter synchronization

flash......................................................................................56

Off.........................................................................................56

Macro mode..............................................................................57

Digital Tele mode......................................................................58

Selftimer ...................................................................................59

Quick focus...............................................................................60

Record menu............................................................................62

Exposure compensation...........................................................63

Spot metering mode.................................................................65

Selecting the recording mode...................................................67

White balance...........................................................................69

ISO ...........................................................................................71

Sequence mode .......................................................................73

Panorama mode.......................................................................75

Sharpness ................................................................................77

File number...............................................................................78

Beep sound ..............................................................................81

Setting reset .............................................................................82

DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD

MONITOR..............................................................83

Displaying recorded pictures....................................................84

Index-display mode ..................................................................86

Close-up display mode (3x inspection).....................................87

Protection .................................................................................88

One-frame erase ......................................................................89

Connecting to a television ........................................................90

Display menu............................................................................91

CONTENTS (cont.)

Slide-show mode......................................................................92

File number display ..................................................................93

Card setup................................................................................94

All-frame erase .....................................................................94

Card format...........................................................................96

Index-Display adjustment.........................................................98

LCD brightness.........................................................................99

STORING DATA FOR PRINTING PICTURES.....101

Printing pictures......................................................................102

Card print................................................................................103

Card print menu..................................................................103

Date-print (card)..................................................................104

Print-reserve (card).............................................................105

Printing with the P-330N/P-330..............................................107

USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER....................109

Computer system requirements..............................................110

Installing provided software ....................................................111

Connecting to a personal computer........................................112

Using a personal computer.....................................................113

Transferring data from SmartMedia........................................114

PC Card Adapter.................................................................114

FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter............................................114

Using CAMEDIA Master .........................................................115

Processing images using CAMEDIA Master...........................117

MISCELLANEOUS..............................................123

Questions and answers..........................................................124

Troubleshooting......................................................................126

System chart...........................................................................130

Error codes.............................................................................131

Optional items.........................................................................132

Notes on display and backlight...............................................132

Compatibility of the picture data.............................................133

Specifications .........................................................................134

MAIN FEATURES

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

quality in its class. The Olympus high-resolution 3X optical zoom lens plus

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

Olympus high-recording mode lens equals those found

on single lens reflex cameras. A removable SmartMedia (SSFDC) memory card (with

Panorama function) is provided. With the provided Video output connector, pictures can

be viewed on a TV. (P. 90) In addition to an optical viewfinder, a 1.8" (4.5 cm) LCD

monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing images (can be enlarged 3 times). (P. 87)

You can make prints at a lab that supports the Digital

Print Order Format system.

* Available only in the Standard Quality mode.

PREPARATION

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

CHECKING THE CONTENTS

Made in Japan

Camera

Strap

Video cable

RS-232C PC serial cable

Conversion connector for Apple Macintosh computer

CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 pieces)

Instructions/Warranty card

SmartMedia (SSFDC-8MB)

Static-free case

Instructions

Write-protect adhesive seals (4 pieces)

Software CD (containing software)

Index labels (2 pieces)

NAMES OF PARTS

CAMERA

Shutter release button (P. 36)

Zoom lever (P. 51)

Lens barrier (P. 42)

Card compartment cover (P. 28)

Lens

Video output connector (P. 90)

AC adapter connector (P. 27)

Control panel (P. 23)

Flash (P. 52)

Connector cover

Computer connector (RS-232C) (P. 112)

NAMES OF PARTS (cont.)

Flash mode button (P. 53) /Erase button (P. 89)

Viewfinder (P. 42)

Diopter adjustment dial (P. 36)

LCD monitor (P. 44)

Selftimer button (P. 59)/ Print button (P. 103)

Macro/DigitalTele button(P. 57/58)/ Protect button (P. 88)

OK button (P. 30)

LCD monitor ON/OFF button (P. 31)

Menu button (P. 37)

Jog dial (P. 37)

Battery compartment open/close lever (bottom) (P. 25)

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Autofocus mark (P. 42)/Backlighting correction mark (P. 54)

Threaded mount (bottom)

Orange lamp (P. 52)

Green lamp (P. 42)

CONTROL PANEL

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23 : 45 122

Macro mode (P. 57)

Exposure compensation (P. 63)

Spot metering mode (P. 65)

Sequential shooting (P. 73)

Selftimer (P. 59)

Flash mode (P. 52)

Card error (P. 131)/Card function (P. 75)

LCD MONITOR

White balance (P. 69)

Recording mode (P. 67)

Writing (P. 42)

Battery check (P. 33)

Protect

Sharpness (P. 77)

ISO (P. 71)

Number of storable pictures (P. 34)

Battery check

Date

Time

Recording mode

Frame number

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Attach the strap to the strap hole on the camera.

Caution:

• Attach the strap correctly as shown 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 NiMH, alkaline, lithium or NiCd batteries, or two CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Performance will be limited with alkaline batteries, especially in low temperatures. NiMH batteries or CR-V3 lithium battery packs are recommended. Do not use manganese batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera.

Make sure that the camera power is off.

AA batteries

CR-V3 batteries

Slide open the battery compartment cover.

Insert the new batteries correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly.

• When using Olympus CR-V3 batteries, insert each with its CAMEDIA label facing the front of the camera.

Slide the cover closed, pressing . Do not push the edge of the cover.

• If the cover is hard to close, do not force it. Press the cover in the direction of OPEN to close it.

LOADING THE BATTERIES (cont.)

Note:

• Make sure that the power is off before loading the batteries.

• Do not touch the inside of the battery compartment.

• If the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour, all the settings will reset to the default.

• Read “BATTERY HANDLING” on page 8/13.

These batteries cannot be used.

Batteries whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet at all.

Batteries whose terminal is flat and a part of the terminal is covered by the insulating sheet.

Batteries whose terminal is raised but not covered by the insulating sheet.

Batteries whose terminal is flat and not covered by the insulating sheet.

USING THE AC ADAPTER (Optional)

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

AC wall outlet

AC adapter connector

AC adapter

Warning:

Incorrect use may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Be sure to use an Olympus AC adapter. Olympus is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of other kinds of AC adapters.

• Use an AC 120V power source.

• NEVER connect or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands.

• If the cord of the AC adapter is hot, smells like smoke or is emitting smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center.

• Make sure that the camera power is off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

• Make sure the AC adapter is properly plugged into the outlet.

• When disconnecting, hold the body, not the cord, of the AC adapter. Never pull, bend, twist or modify the cord.

• If there is any damage on the cord or if there is a contact failure, stop using it and contact your nearest authorized Olympus service center.

• Keep the AC adapter disconnected when the camera is not in use.

Note:

• An Olympus 3V adapter cannot be used.

• When in use for long periods, the AC adapter may get warm. This is normal.

INSERTING SmartMedia

Insert the SmartMedia card in the direction shown.

Make sure that the camera

power is off.

Open the Card compartment cover.

Insert the SmartMedia card correctly as shown.

Insert SmartMedia.

Note:

Use 3V (3.3V) cards only. 5V cards cannot be used.

•

• Olympus brand cards are recommended (already formatted). NonOlympus brand cards must be formatted by the camera.

• When using a special function SmartMedia card (optional), insert it in the same way.

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.

•

Do not touch the contact area of the card.

Close the cover tightly.

ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

[

1/2

]

[

SLOW

]

[

FRAME No.

]

12. 23. ’00 23 : 34

CHANGE

END

No.

–M– –D– –Y–

12. 23. ’00 23 : 45

SET

RETURN

You can adjust the date and time.

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

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

• See page 37 for how to use the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select MODE SETUP,then press the right arrow.

Select the date order using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial. Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting (month/day/year).

LCD monitor

ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

12. 23. ’00

23 : 45

SET

RETURN

(cont.)

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to adjust the first setting, then press the right arrow on the Jog dial to adjust the second setting. Repeat until the minute is adjusted.

LCD monitor

Caution:

• The adjusted date will be canceled when the camera is left without batteries for approx. one hour (based on our tests). In such a case, adjust the date again.

• ’00 will appear for the year

2000.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• For accurate setting, press the OK button when the clock hits 00 seconds.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

Note:

• We recommend that you check the date and time before taking important pictures.

• The setting will remain until it is readjusted.

• The clock will continue to operate correctly after the year 2000.

LEARNING THE BASICS

TURNING ON THE POWER

Control panel

Note:

• 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.

• 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 the camera in the Record mode (p. 41 ~ 82), slide open the lens barrier on the camera.

• The remaining battery power, number of storable pictures and selected recording mode will be displayed on the control panel.

To turn on the camera in the Display mode (p. 83 ~ 99), press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button with the lens barrier closed.

LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.)

SET

YES

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CHECKING THE CARD

When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the camera checks the SmartMedia card.

Card error

Viewfinder

Control panel

LCD monitor

Control panel

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 blink.

Green lamp

When the card needs to be formatted:

The Card error indicator on the control panel lights, and the camera enters the Card format mode. (p. 96)

CHECKING THE BATTERIES

When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the remaining battery power will be displayed on the control panel.

lights and turns off automatically.

Batteries are OK. You can shoot.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel are displayed

normally.

Battery power is low and batteries should be replaced.

blinks and other indicators on the control panel go out.

Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately.

Note:

• When taking pictures on a special occasion, on a trip, or in cold temperatures, keep spare batteries handy.

• When the camera is being operated on batteries that 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 turn on the power. If this happens, the picture you have just taken will not turn out properly. Replace the batteries and take the picture again.

• When NiMH batteries are used, the indicator starts blinking earlier than when CR-V3 batteries are used.

LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.)

CHECKING THE NUMBER OF STORABLE PICTURES

When the power is turned on in the Record mode, the number of storable pictures will appear on the control panel.

Control panel

Number or storable pictures

• The Green lamp blinks and CARD FULL appears on the LCD monitor when the number reaches 0. (p. 131)

• The number of storable pictures varies depending on the selected recording mode. See page 67 for selecting the recording mode.

Approx. Number of Storable Pictures

Recording

mode

Number of pixels

Memory capacity

2MB 30 8 9 4 0 4MB 60 16 18 9 1 8MB 122 32 36 18 2 16MB 244 65 73 36 4 32MB 489 130 146 73 8 64MB 978 260 292 148 16

SQ HQ SHQ

640x480 1280x960

Normal High HQ SHQ SHQ-TIFF

High

quality

Note:

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

•The number of storable pictures may not be reduced every time a picture is taken, or increased when a picture is erased.

HOLDING THE CAMERA

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.

Proper

Improper

Note:

• Do not subject the lens to physical shocks.

• Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

Proper

LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.)

ADJUSTING THE DIOPTER

Diopter adjustment dial

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

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

PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.

• The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

• If the Green lamp blinks, the focus or exposure is not locked. Check the working distance. (p. 50)

Press the Shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture.

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

• The Green lamp blinks while the picture is being recorded.

Note:

• 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.

HOW TO USE THE MENU

1 32

To move the cursor vertically.

Jog dial

To move the cursor horizontally.

Press the Menu button to display the Menu.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select the item to adjust.

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to display further selections.

LEARNING THE BASICS (cont.)

Press the top/bottom arrows to adjust the item.

When finished, press the OK button to confirm the adjustment.

Press the OK button to save the adjustment and cancel the Menu.

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• In the Record mode, you can take pictures without pressing the OK button. The adjustment will be valid until the Menu is canceled.

• Press the Menu button without pressing the OK button to cancel the adjustment and the Menu.

• The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset. (p. 82)

TURNING OFF THE POWER

Close the lens barrier halfway.

Wait until the lens is recessed.

• Do not push the lens barrier

Close the lens barrier all the way.

• The power goes off.

against the lens.

Note:

• The recorded images will remain in the card even after the power is turned off or the batteries are replaced.

Close the flash.

In the Display mode, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button to turn it off.

TAKING PICTURES

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

TAKING PICTURES

TAKING PICTURES USING THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

Green lamp

Slide open the lens barrier.

Compose the picture by placing the subject within the autofocus marks in the viewfinder or using the focus lock. (p. 47)

Press the Shutter release button halfway to lock the focus and exposure.

• The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture.

When the Green lamp stops blinking (after about 2 ~ 40 seconds), the camera is ready to take the next picture.

• The Shutter will not release while the Writing indicator on the control panel is blinking.

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.

Note:

• Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

TAKING PICTURES (cont.)

TAKING PICTURES USING THE LCD MONITOR

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.

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. 42)

Note:

• Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly.

• Pictures that appear on the LCD monitor are for composition purposes only.

• It is recommended to use the optical viewfinder for less camera movement and battery consumption.

• It will take longer to record when the LCD monitor is used.

• 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 Display mode.

• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the LCD monitor, but this is not a malfunction.

• 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.

• Printed images will be slightly larger compared with what you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

TAKING PICTURES (cont.)

QUICK VIEW

You can immediately shift from the Record mode to the Display mode, and check the picture you have just taken.

When the lens barrier is open, quickly press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button twice.

• The LCD monitor will display the last picture taken. (p. 84)

To return to the Record mode, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button or press the Shutter release button halfway.

FOCUS LOCK

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

Viewfinder

Autofocus mark

Position your subject within the autofocus marks, and press the Shutter release button halfway.

• The Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

Recompose the picture while keeping the Shutter release button pressed halfway.

Press the Shutter release button fully to take the picture.

AUTOFOCUS

There are certain conditions where the autofocus may not work properly even when the Green lamp lights when the Shutter release button is pressed halfway. When this happens, try the procedure below or use Quick focus. (p. 60)

1 Subjects with low contrast

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47)

2 Subjects with no vertical lines

Lock the focus on the subject by holding the camera vertically, then change it to the horizontal position to take the picture. (p. 47)

3 Subjects in excessively bright light

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47)

Subjects at different distances

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47)

5 Fast-moving subjects at close distances

Lock the focus on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the subject, then aim at the subject to take the picture. (p. 47)

WORKING RANGE

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 with Telephoto shooting.

Viewfinder

Picture frame

Image area of picture at close distance

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.

• Power consumption increases when the LCD monitor is used.

Working range

Macro mode (p.57) 8" ~ 31" Standard mode

31" ~ ∞

∞.

ZOOM

You can select Telephoto or Wide-angle with the 3X zoom lever.

Press the lever to T to choose Telephoto shooting.

Press the lever to W to choose Wide-angle shooting.

Note:

• When used with the 2X Digital Tele mode, you can take an approximately 6X zoom photograph. (p. 58)

USING THE FLASH

USING THE FLASH MODES

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

Viewfinder Display

Flash working range:

Wide-angle Telephoto

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

Orange lamp

Flash

Push up the flash before use or to select a flash mode.

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.

HOW TO SELECT THE FLASH MODE

Select the flash mode according to the shooting conditions.

Control panel

Flash mode button

You can select the following flash modes with each press of the Flash mode button. When the Flash is down, appears on the control panel and the flash is set to the OFF mode. (p. 56)

Flash mode Use

Auto-Flash (p. 54) Automatically fires in low-light

➟

Red-Eye Reducing Flash (p. 54) Significantly reduces the

Fill-In Flash (p. 55) Fires regardless of available

Slow Shutter Synchronization For taking photographs Flash (p. 55) of night views.

Red-Eye Reducing Flash + For taking photographs of Slow Shutter Synchronization people at night. Flash (p. 56)

Note:

• 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, the flash may not have the proper effect. Confirm the result using the LCD monitor.

• The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode or in the Panorama mode. (p. 73/75)

• The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset. (p. 82)

➟

➟ ➟

and backlight conditions.

phenomenon of “red-eye” (subject’s eyes appearing red).

light.

SLOW

USING THE FLASH (cont.)

AUTO-FLASH

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

Viewfinder

Backlighting correction mark

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

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH

This mode significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”.

Control panel

Note:

• The camera emits pre-flashes before the regular flash.

• It takes about a second before the Shutter is released.

• Performance may be limited when the subject is not looking at the preflashes from right in front of the camera, or due to medication/alcohol intake or individual characteristics.

FILL-IN FLASH (FORCED ACTIVATION)

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).

Control panel

Note:

• Use this mode within the flash working range. (p. 52)

• It may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.

SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH

The flash will fire automatically during the first half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of night views.

Control panel

Note:

• Since the shutter speed is slow, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures. Moving subjects will appear blurry when photographed.

SLOW

USING THE FLASH (cont.)

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH + SLOW SHUTTER SYNCHRONIZATION FLASH

The flash will fire automatically during the first half of a slow shutter speed’s release duration. It is especially great for taking photographs of people at night.

Control panel

Note:

• Since the shutter speed is slow, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures. Moving subjects will appear blurry when photographed.

OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE)

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.

Control panel

SLOW

Note:

• Since a slow shutter speed 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.

MACRO MODE

You can get as close as 8" to your subject. An approx. 2.4" x 3" subject can be photographed fully within the frame.

Open the lens barrier.

Press the Macro/Digital Tele button to turn on the LCD monitor in the Macro mode.

• appears on the control panel.

LCD monitor

Control panel

Note:

• When using the flash in the Macro mode, the flash may not have the proper effect. Confirm the result using the LCD monitor. Do not use the flash when the subject is closer than 8".

• Using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder makes it easy to take close-up pictures.

• The Macro mode will be canceled when the power is turned off.

Take a picture.

Shooting Range: Approx. 8" ~ 31"

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 approximately 6X zoom photograph. (p. 51)

LCD monitor

Open the lens barrier.

Press the Macro/Digital Tele button twice to turn on the LCD monitor in the Digital Tele mode.

• Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dial for 2X magnification.

• Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to return to 1X.

Take a picture.

Note:

• This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically set).

• The Digital Tele mode will be canceled when the LCD monitor is turned off.

SELFTIMER

Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.

2 3

Open the lens barrier.

Press the Selftimer button.

• appears on the control panel.

• When the LCD monitor is on, the icon will appear on the LCD monitor as well.

LCD monitor

Control panel

Note:

• The Selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released.

• To cancel the Selftimer after it has been activated, press the Selftimer button again.

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.)

QUICK FOCUS

2.5m/8ft

∞

With Quick Focus, you can select a pre-adjusted focal length of (infinity) or 8ft. It is especially useful when quick shooting is required.

∞

LCD monitor

Open the lens barrier.

Press the Shutter release button halfway while pressing the

top or bottom arrow on the Jog dial distance to the subject. Press the top arrow to set it to infinity. Press the bottom arrow to set it to 8ft.

• When the LCD monitor is on,

Press the Shutter release button all the way.

depending on the

the setting will appear on the LCD monitor.

2.5ft

3.3ft

5.6ft

15ft

16.4ft

2.5ft

3.3ft

5.6ft

15ft

16.4ft

8.5ft

13ft

Quick focus working range

8ft Quick focus

Out of flash working range

Quick focus

∞

Note:

• Quick Focus is not engaged if you remove your finger from the Jog dial before pressing the Shutter release button halfway.

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

Out of flash working range

RECORD MENU

ISO

FILE

You can select the following modes by pressing the Menu button then the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial in the Record mode (lens barrier open). (p. 37)

Mode Use

Exposure compensation For setting +/–2 compensation.

➟

Spot metering mode For obtaining the right exposure.

Recording mode For selecting the recording mode. selection (p. 67)

White balance For presetting the white balance.

➟➟➟➟

ISO For setting the sensitivity. (p. 71)

➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟

Drive For using the Sequence mode. (p. 73)

Card function For taking panorama pictures. (p. 75)

(p. 63)

(p. 65)

(p. 69)

Sharpness For selecting the image sharpness.

(p. 77)

File number For selecting the file numbering

system. (p. 78)

Beep sound For setting on/off. (p. 81)

Setting reset For keeping changed settings even

after the power is turned off. (p. 82)

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In addition to automatic exposure, you can also adjust it manually by +/– 2 (approx. 0.5 steps). Adjust + when the subject is mostly white. Adjust – when the subject is mostly black.

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Make an adjustment using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

• appears on the control panel.

LCD monitor

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (cont.)

Control panel

Note:

• The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82)

• 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.

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

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select SPOT using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

LCD monitor

SPOT METERING MODE (cont.)

Control panel

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• appears on the control panel.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

Take a picture.

Note:

• The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82)

SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE

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SQ-HIGH

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HQ SQ

SET

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There are 5 recording modes.

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the recording mode using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

LCD monitor

SELECTING THE RECORDING MODE (cont.)

Control panel

Mode Resolution Compression

SHQ 1280 x 960 Minimal (JPEG)

HQ 1280 x 960 Standard SQ/SQ-HIGH 640 x 480 Standard/Low

Note:

• The number of storable pictures varies according to the recording mode. TIFF requires more room in the card than other modes. (p. 34)

• 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.

• The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

• To select SHQ-TIFF or SQHIGH, press the top arrow on the Jog dial for a couple of seconds at SHQ or SQ, respectively.

• The selected recording mode appears on the control panel. (With SHQ-TIFF or SQ-HIGH, SHQ or SQ blinks.)

No (TIFF – larger file size)

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AUTO

You can match the white balance to the light source by selecting Auto,

(Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten light) or (Fluorescent

light).

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the white balance using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

LCD monitor

WHITE BALANCE (cont.)

Control panel

Note:

• Select AUTO in normal situations.

• The Preset white balance may not work under special lighting.

• The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82)

• Confirm results in the Display mode.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

• WB appears on the control panel when a setting other than AUTO is selected.

ISO

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AUTO

125 250 500

You can select the sensitivity. The higher the ISO, the faster the shutter speed that can be used and the lower the amount of light required.

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the sensitivity using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

LCD monitor

ISO (cont.)

Control panel

Note:

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

• When AUTO is selected, the ISO is automatically set high in low-light situations when the flash is not used, to prevent blurring from camera movement.

• Pictures will appear grainy when the ISO is high.

• The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset, but will be canceled when the batteries are taken out. (p. 82)

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

• ISO appears on the control panel when a setting other than auto is selected.

SEQUENCE MODE

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SINGLE

SEQUENCE

In the Sequence mode, the camera takes pictures sequentially while the Shutter release button is pressed.

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select SEQUENCE using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

LCD monitor

SEQUENCE MODE (cont.)

Control panel

Note:

• The flash cannot be used in the Sequence mode.

• This mode can only be used in the SQ mode (automatically set).

• Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 second or faster to prevent blurring due to camera movement, the resulting picture may be darker than expected.

• The Sequence mode will be canceled when the power is turned off.

• It will take approx. 10 seconds to record the pictures taken.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

• appears on the control panel.

Take a picture.

• The maximum number of pictures that can be taken is about 10.

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You can make panorama pictures.

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Shutter release button

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the connecting direction (right, left, up, down) using the Jog dial.

Take pictures by overlapping the edges of the images.

• A maximum of 10 images can be connected.

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

PANORAMA MODE (cont.)

Note:

• The Panorama mode is available only when an Olympus brand Standard memory 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.

• Use of the SQ mode is recommended to save memory.

• Panorama images must be assembled on a computer. Follow directions carefully for the supplied panorama application to successfully assemble panorama images.

• When a picture is taken in the TIFF (non-compression) recording mode, it will be recorded in the SHQ (JPEG) mode.

Press the Menu button again to cancel the Panorama mode.

SHARPNESS

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SOFT

You can select the image sharpness.

LCD monitor

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the sharpness using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

Note:

• The setting will remain if HOLD is selected in Setting Reset. (p. 82)

FILE NUMBER

\DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg

Folder No.

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Month (1~C)

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Day (01~31)

Folder No.102

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File No.

starts from

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You can select the file numbering system. It is especially useful when downloading data to a personal computer.

ABOUT THE FILE NO. AND FOLDER NO.

The file number and folder number used for each image are expressed as shown.

*Month: Jan. ~ Sep. = 1-9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C

THE FILE NO. AND FOLDER NO. IN EACH MODE

• NAME RESET When NAME RESET is selected, the file number and folder number will be reset every time a card is inserted in the camera.

• AUTO FILE When AUTO FILE is selected, the same folder number and a continuing number from the last file number of the last card will be used, so that the same file number will not be used for pictures taken together and saved in multiple cards.

FILE

Note:

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[

NORMAL

]

[

NAME RESET

]

[

RESET

]

[

OFF

]

CHANGE

END

FILE

SET

RETURN

AUTO FILE

NAME RESET

FILE

• For convenience, the folder numbers remain the same when transferred to a computer in both selections.

\ DCIM \ *** OLYMP \ Pmdd **** .jpg

Folder No.

LCD monitor

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the file numbering system using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

FILE NUMBER (cont.)

Note:

• When a card with a file number larger than the last file number is used, the file numbers will continue from the larger number.

• When the maximum file number (9999) is reached, the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full yet, and no more pictures can be taken.

• The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted.

BEEP SOUND

[

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[

NORMAL

]

[

NAME RESET

]

[

RESET

]

[

OFF

]

CHANGE

END

FILE

SET

RETURN

OFF

You can turn the operating beep sound on or off.

LCD monitor

Note:

• The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted.

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select ON or OFF using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

SETTING RESET

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[

NORMAL

]

[

NAME RESET

]

[

RESET

]

[

OFF

]

CHANGE

END

FILE

SET

RETURN

RESET

HOLD

You can save your settings even after the power is turned off.

LCD monitor

Note:

• Even when HOLD is selected, the settings for Exposure compensation (p. 63), Spot metering mode (p. 65), White balance (p. 69), ISO (p. 71) and Sharpness (p. 77) will be canceled and returned to the default when the batteries are taken out.

Open the lens barrier and press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select RESET or HOLD using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

With RESET selected, the settings of the following items will be canceled and reset to the default when the power is turned off.

Flash modes other than Red-Eye reducing flash (p. 53), Exposure compensation (p. 63), Spot metering mode (p. 65), White balance (p. 69), ISO (p. 71), Sharpness (p. 77), Setting reset (p. 82)

DISPLAYING

PICTURES ON THE

LCD MONITOR

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

DISPLAYING RECORDED PICTURES

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

Press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button with the lens barrier closed to set the camera to the Display mode.

• The LCD monitor turns on automatically.

The camera will check the card.

• If there is a problem, blinks on the control panel.

• If Card format is necessary, the camera automatically enters the Card format mode. (p. 96)

The last picture taken, Frame number, Recording mode, and Battery check indicator will appear on the LCD monitor. The Date, Print and Protect indicator will also appear if they are set.

• When there are no pictures stored in the card, NO PICTURE will appear.

• If the battery power is low, the Battery check indicator will blink.

Battery check

Date Time

Recording mode

Protect

Frame number

With each press of the right arrow on the Jog dial, you can view the succeeding picture. With each press of the left arrow, you can view the preceding picture.

[10-frame jump using the Jog dial]

• With each press of the bottom arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames ahead.

• With each press of the top arrow, you can view the picture 10 frames behind.

Note:

• Do not push the LCD monitor forcibly.

• When turned on, the LCD monitor flashes, and pictures appear in about

0.5 ~ 2 seconds. This is not a malfunction.

120 121 122

123 124 125

126 127 128

INDEX-DISPLAY MODE

This function works when the lens barrier is closed.

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

Press the Zoom lever toward W to display several pictures on the monitor.

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

Press the right arrow on the Jog dial to select succeeding pictures. Press the left arrow on the Jog dial to select preceding pictures.

Press the bottom arrow on the Jog dial to select the succeeding group of pictures. Press the top arrow on the Jog dial to select the preceding group of pictures.

Press the Zoom lever toward T to display the currently selected picture in one frame.

LCD monitor

Note:

• The number of frames can be selected from 4, 9 or 16. (p. 98)

CLOSE-UP DISPLAY MODE (3X INSPECTION)

1.5x

Enlarged pictures can be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to enlarge.

With each press of the Zoom lever toward T, the picture is enlarged 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, and 3X.

• Pressing the Zoom lever toward W returns to 1X.

LCD monitor

Use the Jog dial to select the section of the picture to view.

To select another picture, select 1X and move the Jog dial.

PROTECTION

SHQ

FILE: 123–1234

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

Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to protect.

Press the Protect button.

• appears on the LCD monitor.

LCD monitor

Note:

• The protected picture will not be deleted with All-Frame erase, but will be deleted with Card format.

• Protection is not available when the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card.

• The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted.

Protect

To cancel protection, press the Protect button again while the picture is displayed.

• Protection setting/canceling are also available in the IndexDisplay mode. (p. 86)

ONE-FRAME ERASE

END

SET

YES

You can delete pictures you do not need.

LCD monitor

Caution:

•

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.

•

When the picture is protected or the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card, the camera does not enter the Erase mode. Either cancel the protection or remove the seal in order to erase pictures. (Do not use the seal again.)

Close the lens barrier, press the LCD monitor ON/OFF button and display the picture you want to erase.

Press the Erase button to display the screen shown.

Select YES using the Jog dial, then press the OK button.

• One-Frame erase is also available in the Index-Display mode. (p. 86)

• See page 94 for All-Frame erase.

• It may take a while to perform One-Frame erase when CardPrint has been set for the card.

CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION

Recorded images can be viewed on a TV. Make sure that the power of the TV and the camera are off before connecting.

Video output connector

LCD monitor ON/OFF button

Jog dial

Note:

• 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 a video tape.

Video cable

Connect the cable by inserting it into the video output connector of the camera and the input connector of the TV.

Turn on the TV.

Turn on the camera by pressing the LCD monitor ON/OFF button.

Select a picture using the Jog dial.

DISPLAY MENU

No.

You can select the following modes by pressing the Menu button then the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial in the Display mode (lens barrier closed). (p. 37)

Mode Use

Slide-Show For a slide-show display.

➟

File No. display For displaying the file No.

➟ ➟ ➟ ➟ ➟

Function card mode N/A

(p. 92)

(p. 93)

Card setup For performing All-Frame erase (p. 94)

or Card format (p. 96).

Date set For adjusting the date and time. (p. 29)

Index-Display For selecting the number of frames adjustment shown in the Index-Display mode. (p. 98)

LCD brightness For adjusting the brightness of the

LCD monitor. (p. 99)

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SLOW

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[

FRAME No.

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CHANGE

END

No.

SLIDE-SHOW MODE

SET

RETURN

SLOW

FAST

You can run through all the stored pictures automatically.

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

Press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the speed using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to start the Slide-Show.

• When SLOW is selected, it will take approx. 15 sec. to move to the next frame. When FAST is selected, it will take approx. 2 sec. to move to the next frame.

• Slide-Show is also available in the Index-Display mode. (p. 86)

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

Press the Menu button to stop the Slide-Show.

LCD monitor

Note:

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

FILE NUMBER DISPLAY

No.

SET

RETURN

FRAME No.

FILE No.

No.

[

1/2

]

[

SLOW

]

[

FRAME No.

]

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CHANGE

END

No.

You can select either the file number or the frame number to be displayed.

LCD monitor

Note:

• When File No. is selected, the frame No. or date is not displayed.

• The frame No. is always displayed in the Index-Display mode even if File No. is selected.

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

Press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select FRAME No. or FILE No. using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

• The camera returns to the

frame number display when the power is turned off.

CARD SETUP

SET

RETURN

[

1/2

]

[

SLOW

]

[

FRAME No.

]

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CHANGE

END

No.

ALL-FRAME ERASE

LCD monitor

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

Press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select using the Jog dial.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button again with YES selected to perform

YES

END

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.

•

When a write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card, All-Frame erase cannot be performed.

SET

All-Frame erase.

• When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor.

• Protected frames will remain in the card, and the last frame will be displayed. (p. 88)

• All-Frame erase is also available in the Index-Display mode. (p. 86)

CARD SETUP (cont.)

SET

RETURN

[

1/2

]

[

SLOW

]

[

FRAME No.

]

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CHANGE

END

No.

CARD FORMAT

LCD monitor

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

Press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select using the Jog dial.

• If the Menu button is pressed

before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button again with YES selected to perform

YES

END

Note:

• Formatting the card erases the existing data, including pictures which have been write-protected from the camera. Be careful not to erase important data when formatting a recorded card.

• Formatting will not be 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.

• It is highly recommended that you confirm the contents before formatting.

SET

Card format.

• When complete, NO PICTURE appears on the LCD monitor.

INDEX-DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT

SET

RETURN

4 9

[

2/2

]

[

]

CHANGE

END

You can select the number of frames shown in the Index-Display mode.

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

Press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the number using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

LCD monitor

Note:

• The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted.

• The Frame number does not appear on the LCD monitor when 16-frame is selected.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[

2/2

]

[

]

CHANGE

END

SET

RETURN

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

LCD monitor

Note:

• The setting will remain even after the power is turned off until it is readjusted.

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

Press the Menu button to display the screen shown.

Press the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial to select , and press the right arrow.

Select the brightness using the top/bottom arrows on the Jog dial.

• Adjust + to lighten the display and adjust – to darken it.

Press the OK button to save the setting. Press again to cancel the Menu.

• If the Menu button is pressed

before the OK button, the setting and Menu mode will be canceled.

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