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DIGITAL CAMERA
D-555 ZOOM
Advanced
Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update
or modify information contained in this manual.
Detailed explanations of all the
functions for getting the most out
of your camera.
Basic Operation
Shooting
Playing Back
Printing
Online Pictures
Camera Settings
Troubleshooting
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How to use this manual
(Basic and Advanced Manuals
The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two
parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document).
Basic
Manual
Advanced
Manual
(Indications used in this manual
Below is an explanation of how to read the instructions in this manual.
Please read it carefully before proceeding.
Note
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational
problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
TIPS
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.
g
Reference pages describing details or associated information.
For details on notation and how to read the procedure pages, see
“How to read the procedure pages”. (P. 17)
This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-tofollow explanations on how to take pictures and view them.
This manual introduces you to the camera’s many functions after you
have mastered the basics. It will help you to use the camera’s
capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun!
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Composition of the manual
Table of Contents P. 4
You’ll find important points for
getting the most out of your
camera here.
Read this part before taking
pictures.
Explanations of techniques
from basics to advanced,
giving you an understanding of
all the functions related to
taking pictures.
To view, edit and sort the
pictures you have taken.
Settings to make your camera
easier to use.
To print the pictures you have
taken.
To enjoy the pictures you have
taken on a computer. To use
OLYMPUS Master.
Troubleshooting.
For when you want to know
the names of parts, see a list
of menus, or find what you are
looking for.
Basic operation
Tips before you start
taking pictures
Basic shooting
functions
Additional shooting
functions
Playback
Settings
Printing pictures
Connecting the camera
to a computer
Appendix
Miscellaneous
P. 7
P. 18
P. 27
P. 36
P. 45
P. 58
P. 65
P. 79
P. 95
P. 111
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The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents.
Be sure to check it out.
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual....................................................................... 2
Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3
1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Shooting mode and playback mode.................................................... 8
How to use the arrow pad ................................................................. 10
How to use the menus ...................................................................... 11
About the menus ......................................................................... 11
Using the menus ......................................................................... 15
How to read the procedure pages..................................................... 17
2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -18
Holding the camera ........................................................................... 19
Turning the monitor on/off ................................................................. 20
If correct focus cannot be obtained................................................... 21
How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 21
Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 22
Record mode .............................................................................. 23
Still picture record modes............................................................ 23
Movie record modes.................................................................... 24
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time......... 25
To change the record mode........................................................ 26
3 Basic shooting functions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation....................... 28
Zooming in on a distant subject ........................................................ 30
Using the digital zoom................................................................. 31
Taking close-up pictures (macro/super macro) .................... 32
Macro mode shooting.................................................................. 32
Super macro mode shooting....................................................... 33
Flash shooting .............................................................................. 34
4 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -36
Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) .............. 37
Adjusting picture coloration ...................................................... 38
Recording movies ....................................................................... 39
Sequential shooting .................................................................. 41
Self-timer shooting ..................................................................... 42
Panorama shooting........................................................................... 43
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5 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45
Playing back still pictures .................................................................. 46
Selecting the number of pictures .......................................... 47
Picture rotation ...................................................................... 47
Slideshow ............................................................................ 48
Playing back movies ................................................................... 49
Editing still pictures (Resizing) ................................................... 50
Editing movies (INDEX) .................................................................... 51
Creating an index........................................................................ 51
Displaying detailed shooting information ............................... 53
Protecting pictures ...................................................................... 54
Erasing pictures .................................................................... 55
Single-frame erase ................................................................ 55
All-frame erase .................................................................... 56
Formatting ................................................................................... 57
6 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 58
Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) .............................................. 59
Changing the display language .............................................. 60
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)....................................... 61
Resetting the file name (FILE NAME) ............................................... 62
Checking the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) ........... 63
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor ..................................... 63
Setting the date and time .......................................................... 64
7 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 65
Direct printing (PictBridge) ................................................................ 66
Using the direct printing function................................................. 66
Printing pictures .......................................................................... 67
Other print modes and print settings ........................................... 70
If an error code is displayed........................................................ 72
Print settings (DPOF) .................................................................. 73
How to make print reservations................................................... 73
Single-frame reservation ....................................................... 75
All-frame reservation ............................................................ 76
Resetting print reservation data ............................................ 77
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8 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - -79
Flow................................................................................................... 80
Using OLYMPUS Master .................................................................. 81
What is OLYMPUS Master?........................................................ 81
Installing OLYMPUS Master ....................................................... 82
Connecting the camera to a computer.............................................. 86
Starting up OLYMPUS Master .......................................................... 87
Displaying camera images on a computer ........................................ 89
Downloading and saving images ................................................ 89
Viewing still pictures and movies ...................................................... 91
Printing pictures ................................................................................ 92
To download and save images to a computer without using
OLYMPUS Master................................................................. 94
9 Appendix- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 95
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 96
Error codes.................................................................................. 96
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 97
Camera care ................................................................................... 103
AC adapter (optional)...................................................................... 104
Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 105
Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 109
10 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 111
Menu list.......................................................................................... 112
List of factory default settings.......................................................... 116
Modes and shooting functions ........................................................ 117
Names of parts................................................................................ 118
Camera ..................................................................................... 118
Monitor indications .................................................................... 120
Index ............................................................................................... 122
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1 Basic operation
Basic operation
Don’t you feel that although your camera
has many attractive functions, you are
unable to use them confidently?
Now all you have to do is simply press the
buttons on your digital camera. By setting
the menus, you can easily do things like
change where the light is metered or adjust
the coloration of your picture.
Just display a menu on the monitor and use
the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize
yourself with the buttons and menus before
reading the explanations of the various
functions.
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Movies
Sequential shooting
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Shooting mode and playback mode
This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting
mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas
playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken.
(Turning the camera on in shooting mode
1
Slide the POWER switch to K, pressing and holding the lock
button.
• The camera turns on in shooting mode. You are ready to take pictures.
POWER switch
Basic operation
Lock button
To turn the camera off
→ Slide the POWER switch to OFF. The lens retracts, and the monitor turns off.
To enable playback mode
→ Press the QUICK VIEW button. The lens remains extended, and playback mode
is enabled. Press the QUICK VIEW button or press the shutter button halfway to
return to shooting mode.
QUICK VIEW
button
Note
• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and
stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. If the monitor is on, it will automatically
turn off. The camera activates again as soon as you lightly press the shutter
button or zoom lever. Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not
intend to take any pictures for a while.
• If set to sleep mode, the power will automatically turn off after approximatery 4
hours.
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Shooting mode and playback mode
(Turning the camera on in playback mode
Slide the POWER switch to q.
• The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the
monitor.
POWER switch
To turn the camera off
→ Slide the POWER switch to OFF. The monitor turns off.
To enable shooting mode
→ Slide the POWER switch to K, pressing and holding the lock button. The lens
extends, and shooting mode is enabled. Slide the POWER switch to q to return
to playback mode. The lens remains extended.
Note
• When the power is turned on, sometimes the monitor flashes before displaying
the picture. This is not a malfunction.
• To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically if not used for 3
minutes.
Shooting mode/Playback mode notation
In this manual, the following icons indicate the POWER switch necessary for
operating functions.
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Basic operation
This indicates an operation when the POWER switch is set
to K.
This indicates an operation when the POWER switch is set
to any of the Kq modes.
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How to use the arrow pad
When in shooting mode, the arrow pad can be used to switch between
shooting modes in the virtual dial, as well as enable functions like macro
mode, flash mode and self-timer.
(Shooting mode
1
d
Basic operation
c
e
g
f
c
d
e
f
g
(Shooting mode) button gP. 28
Enables shooting mode.
& (Macro) button gP. 32
Enables macro mode.
# (Flash mode) button gP. 34
For selecting the flash mode.
Y (Self-timer) button gP. 42
Take pictures using the self-timer.
Z (OK/MENU) buttons gP. 11
The top menu is displayed.
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How to use the menus
About the menus
When you turn on the camera and press Z, the top menu is displayed on
the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus.
This chapter explains how the menus work, using the shooting mode
screens.
OK/MENU button
Arrow pad
Select a menu using the
arrow pad.
Press Z.
The top menu is displayed.
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Shortcut menus
• Take you directly to the setting
screens.
• Display operational buttons at the
bottom of the screen.
Mode menu
• Categorizes the settings into tabs.
• Displays the tabs of each menu.
Select the desired tab on the left of
the screen by pressing ac.
Tab
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How to use the menus
Shortcut menus
(
Shooting mode
1
c
Basic operation
d
e
WB gP. 38
c
Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light cource.
K gP. 26
d
Sets the image quality and resolution.
MONITER OFF (MONITOR ON) gP. 20
e
Sets whether or not the monitor also goes on when the camera turns on.
If the monitor is set to off, the top menu displays MONITOR ON when the
camera turns on.
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(Playback mode
How to use the menus
d
c
f
e
m gP. 48
c
Runs through all saved pictures one after another. It is displayed when
the camera is playing back still pictures.
INFO gP. 53
d
Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.
S ERASE gP. 55
e
Erase the selected still picture or movie.
MOVIE PLAYBACK gP. 49
f
Plays back movies.
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How to use the menus
Mode menu
(
Shooting mode
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CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
CAMERA tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
For setting shooting related functions.
For formatting the card.
For making basic camera setting and setting that make the
camera easier to use.
(Playback mode
PLAY tab
EDIT tab
CARD tab
SETUP tab
PLAY tab
EDIT tab For editing saved pictures.
CARD tab
SETUP tab
TIPS
• Common menu items can be adjusted from any mode, and the settings will
apply respectively.
• For details of menu items in shooting mode and playback mode, see “Menu list”
(P. 112).
Make print reservations or protect images.
For formatting the card and erasing all frames.
For making basic camera setting and setting that make the
camera easier to use.
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How to use the menus
Using the menus
Use the arrow pad and Z to select and set menu items.
Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and make settings.
This section explains how to use the menus.
Ex: Making the [DIGITAL ZOOM] setting
acbd buttons
Z button
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1 Press Z in shooting mode.
• The top menu is displayed.
2 Press d to select [MODE MENU].
Top menu
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How to use the menus
3 Press ac to select the
[CAMERA] tab, and press d.
1
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to
select a setting with the arrow pad.
This refers to the
arrow pad (cd).
4 Press ac to select [DIGITAL
ZOOM], and press d.
Basic operation
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to
select a setting with the arrow pad.
• Unavailable settings cannot be
selected.
The color of selected
items changes.
5 Press ac , select [ON] or [OFF]
and press Z.
•Press Z repeatedly to exit the menu.
Menu notation
In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows.
• Ex: Steps 1 to 4 of making the [DIGITAL ZOOM] setting
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM]
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How to read the procedure pages
A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation.
Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures.
(This indicates the position of the POWER switch.
If multiple POWER switch icons are displayed, the described function
can be used in any of these POWER switches.
g“Shooting mode and playback mode” (P. 8), “Shooting mode/
Playback mode notation” (P. 9)
(Select the menus in the order
indicated by .
g“Using the menus” (P. 15),
“Menu notation” (P. 16)
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this
manual.
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2 Tips before you start taking pictures
SHQ
SQ2
Tips before you start
taking pictures
2
You can take great pictures in just about
any situation just by setting the shooting
mode to PROGRAM AUTO mode and
pressing the shutter button.
But occasionally, you can’t focus on your
subject, or the subject is too dark, or the
picture doesn’t come out the way you
want…
Just knowing which button to press or which
setting to change can help you solve these
problems.
And did you know that by selecting an
image size according to how you plan to use
the pictures afterwards, you can store more
pictures on the memory card? These are
just some of the hints provided in this
chapter.
Online applications
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Printing
applications
Ideas
Ideas
SHQ
SHQ
SQ2
SQ2
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Holding the camera
Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the
subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the
precise moment that the shutter button is pressed.
Picture where subject is not clearly defined
To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both
hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures
with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash
is positioned higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away
from the lens and flash.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
Top view Incorrect grip:
Do not hold this part of the lens.
×
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Turning the monitor on/off
You can take pictures with or without using the monitor.
MONITOR ON For taking pictures using the monitor
MONITOR OFF For taking pictures using the viewfinder
Top menu [MONITOR OFF] / [MONITOR ON]
2
(Features of the monitor and viewfinder
Monitor Viewfinder
You can check the picture area
Advantages
Disadvantages
Tips
Tips before you start taking pictures
Viewfinder
that the camera actually
records.
Camera movement occurs easily
and subjects may be difficult to
see in bright/dark places. The
monitor uses more battery power
than the viewfinder.
Use the monitor when you need to
know the exact area the camera
records, or to take a close-up of a
person or flower (macro shooting).
• The camera records a wider area than the image in the
viewfinder.
• As you get closer to the subject, the actual image recorded
(the shaded area in the illustration on the left) differs
slightly from the image in the viewfinder.
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
Camera movement does not
occur easily and subjects can be
seen clearly even in bright places.
Little battery power is used.
When close to a subject, the
image in the viewfinder differs
slightly from the picture that the
camera actually records.
Use the viewfinder for general
snapshots, landscape pictures
and other casual shots.
TIPS
When the monitor turns off automatically
→ If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically.
When in shooting mode, press the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the
monitor on.
When in playback mode, turn the camera on again.
To adjust the brightness of the monitor
→ Adjust the brightness with the [s] settings. g“Adjusting the brightness
of the monitor” (P. 63)
When the monitor is hard to see
→
Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines (smears) to appear
on the image in the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.
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If correct focus cannot be obtained
The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level
of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera
may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or
with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame. If this happens, the
simplest solution is to use the focus lock.
How to focus (focus lock)
1 Position the AF target mark on
the subject you want to focus on.
• When shooting a hard-to-focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on an
object about the same distance away as
the subject.
AF target mark
2 Press the shutter button halfway
until the green lamp lights.
• When the focus and exposure are
locked, the green lamp lights.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus
and exposure are not locked. Release
your finger from the shutter button, reposition the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button
halfway again.
3 Keeping the shutter button
pressed halfway, recompose
your shot.
Green lamp
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
Shutter button
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If correct focus cannot be obtained
4 Press the shutter button fully.
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
2
Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
The green lamp blinks.
The subject cannot be
brought into focus.
Shutter button
Subject with
low contrast
The green lamp lights,
but the subject cannot
be brought into focus.
Subjects at
different
distances
In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same
Tips before you start taking pictures
distance as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If
the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera
using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the
camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take
the picture.
Subject with an
extremely bright area in
the center of the frame
Fast-moving
subject
Subject without
vertical lines
The subject is
not in the center
of the frame
TIPS
• The green lamp blinks if you are too close to the subject. When shooting in wide
angle mode (towards “W”), take the picture at least 20 cm (7.9") away from the
subject. If in telephoto mode (towards “T”), take the picture at least 50 cm
(19.7") away from the subject. If you use the super macro mode, you can take
pictures as close as 2 cm (0.8") from the subject.
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Record mode
You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies.
Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a
computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for
each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P. 25.
Still picture record modes
Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to
record.
Pictures are made from thousands of dots (pixels). If a picture with relatively few
pixels is enlarged, it looks like a mosaic. A picture with many pixels is denser and
clearer, but requires a larger file size (data size), decreasing the number of pictures
that can be saved. Increasing the compression rate reduces the file size, but makes
the pictures appear grainy.
Picture with high number of pixels
Picture with low number of pixels
Image becomes clearer
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Tips before you start taking pictures
Application
Select according
to print size
For small-sized
prints and websites
Image size becomes larger
Image size
Compression
2592 × 1944
2592 × 1728
1600 × 1200 – SQ1
640 × 480 – SQ2
Low
compression
SHQ HQ
High
compression
Image size
The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. Save your
pictures in a large image size to get clearer prints.
Compression
Image data is compressed and recorded. The higher the compression, the less clear
the image will be.
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Record mode
(Special record modes
Record mode Features Image size
3:2
(SHQ, HQ)
This is useful for ordering prints from a photo
lab.
3:2
The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the
aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be
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printed at a photo lab without losing the image
borders.
Movie record modes
Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format.
Tips before you start taking pictures
2592 × 1728
Monitor display when
3:2 is set
303030
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Record mode
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time
Still pictures
Record mode
SHQ
HQ
SQ1 1600 × 1200 32
SQ2 640 × 480 165
Image size
2592 × 1944 4
2592 × 1728 4
3:2
2592 × 1944 12
2592 × 1728 14
3:2
Movies
Record mode
HQ 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 48 sec.
SQ 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 3 min. 31 sec.
Image size
Number of storable still pictures : number
(Using a 16 MB card)
Remaining recording time : sec.
(Using a 16 MB card)
Tips before you start taking pictures2Tips before you start taking pictures
Number of storable
still pictures
Remaining recording time
TIPS
• When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For
instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if
you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768. However, if
the monitor setting is over 1,024 × 768 (such as 1,280 × 1,024), the picture only
takes up part of the screen.
Note
• The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording times listed in the
table are approximate.
• The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or
factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain
instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you
take pictures or stored images are erased.
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Record mode
To change the record mode
Top menu [K] g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
2
1 For still pictures, select [SHQ],
[HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2], and press
Z.
For still pictures
For movies, select [HQ] or [SQ],
and press Z.
Tips before you start taking pictures
2 In SHQ or HQ mode, you can
select further from [2592 × 1944]
or [2592 × 1728] resolutions.
Press Z to confirm.
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3 Basic shooting functions
Basic shooting
functions
A professional photographer adjusts the
exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the
best focusing method and even selects the
type of film according to the subject.
With a digital camera, you don’t need to
learn how to make difficult settings. Your
camera will adjust the settings for you! All
you have to do is choose a scene mode
according to whether you are taking a
landscape, a night scene, a portrait-style
image or whatever, and the camera will set
the best exposure and white balance.
There’s nothing to it – just press the shutter
button!
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Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation
You can take pictures with the optimum settings by selecting mode menu
according to the shooting conditions or purpose.
(Shooting mode
P Program Auto
Suitable for general situations. The camera automatically uses settings that captures
the scene in its natural colors. You can set other functions such as exposure
compensation as desired.
I Portrait
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Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode is optimum for
reproducing silky skin tones.
K Landscape+Portrait
Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is
taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can
take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape.
L Landscape
Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the
foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly
Basic shooting functions
reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery.
m Night Scene
Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower
shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of
a street at night in P mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with
only dots of light. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the
street is captured. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure that you stabilize the
camera by using a tripod.
o Self Portrait
Lets you take pictures of yourself while holding the camera. As the camera is set to
focus on a subject that is close, the zoom is locked to wide-angle, and cannot be
changed.
N Movie
Records movies. As the focus and zoom are locked while recording, be sure to keep
the distance between the camera and subject constant to avoid losing focus. Sound
is recorded with the movie.
g“Recording movies” (P. 39)
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Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation
1 Press b ().
• The screen for selecting the shooting
mode (virtual dial) is displayed.
Virtual dial screen
2 Press bd to select the shooting mode.
d
b
d
b
d
b
d
b
d
b
d
b
d
b
3 Press Z.
• The shooting mode is set, and the virtual dial screen disappears.
• Even if the Z button is not pressed, the mode will be set and the screen will
disappear.
TIPS
• The settings that can be made vary according to each mode. g“Modes and
shooting functions” (P. 117)
Note
•If [m(NIGHT SCENE MODE)] is turned on, noise reduction turns on
automatically and the image is expanded more than normal.
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Zooming in on a distant subject
You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom.
With the optical zoom, the image is enlarged on the CCD when the lens
magnification is changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels.
With the digital zoom, the area at the center of the image captured by the
CCD is cropped and enlarged. When you zoom in on a subject, you are
essentially taking a small area of the picture and making it bigger.
Therefore, the greater the magnification with the digital zoom, the grainier
the resulting picture will be.
The following zoom magnifications are available on this camera.
Optical zoom 2.8× (equivalent to 38 mm to 106 mm on a 35 mm
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Optical zoom × digital zoom Max. 10×
Note that camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications.
camera)
1 Pull the Zoom lever.
Basic shooting functions
Zoom out:
Push the zoom lever toward W
to zoom out.
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Zoom lever
Zoom in:
Pull the zoom lever toward T to
zoom in.
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Zooming in on a distant subject
Using the digital zoom
To use the digital zoom, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON].
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM]
g
“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [ON], and press Z.
2 Pull the zoom lever toward T.
Optical zoom Digital zoom
The white area of the zoom indicator
indicates the optical zoom. If the
[DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], a red
area is displayed on the zoom
indicator. When you reach the limit of
the optical zoom, the digital zoom is
enabled.
Note
• The picture may appear grainy when taken inside the digital zoom range.
• Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the
camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.
• Turning the monitor off cancels the digital zoom, and the camera takes a picture
at the specified optical zoom magnification. It will be automatically enabled the
next time you turn the monitor on.
The cursor moves up and down the
zoom indicator according to the
zoom magnification.
The cursor turns orange when inside
the digital zoom area.
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Taking close-up pictures (macro/ super macro)
Macro mode shooting
Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (wide-angle:
20 cm/7.9" to 50 cm/19.7"; telephoto: 50 cm/19.7" to 90 cm/35.4").
However, in macro mode focusing is performed quickly.
& This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9" to your subject (when
the optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle).
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Normal Macro
Basic shooting functions
1 Press a (&).
• The current setting is displayed.
2 Press a (&) to switch the
macro mode on or off.
• The setting changes between [& ON] and
[& OFF ] each time a is pressed. When the
macro mode is selected, & is displayed on
the monitor.
3 Take the picture.
Note
• If you are close to a subject, the picture in the viewfinder is different from the
area that the camera actually records. For macro mode shooting, use the
monitor.
• If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be noticeable and the
correct exposure may not achieved.
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Taking close-up pictures (macro/ super macro)
Super macro mode shooting
This mode lets you shoot from as close as 2 cm/0.8" to your subject.
In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the
zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.
Macro Super Macro
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Basic shooting functions
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [%]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select on, and press Z.
•Press Z again to exit the menu.
2 Take the picture.
Note
• During super macro shooting, the zoom function or flash is not available.
• When taking pictures close to the subject, shadows may become conspicuous,
making it difficult to maintain correct focus.
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Flash shooting
Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you
want to achieve.
Flash working range
W (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.4 m (0.7 ft. to 12.1 ft.)
T (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 2.0 m (2.0 ft. to 6.9 ft.)
Auto-flash (No indication)
The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
Red-eye reduction flash (!)
The light from the flash may make the
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subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
The red-eye reduction flash mode
reduces this phenomenon by emitting
pre-flashes before firing the regular flash.
Note
The subject’s eyes appear red.
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released.
Hold the camera firmly, and prevent it from moving.
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the preflashes, or if the shooting subject is too far. Individual physical characteristics
may also limit effectiveness.
Basic shooting functions
Fill-in flash (#)
The flash fires regardless of the available light.
This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on
the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree
leaves), in a backlight situation, or for
correcting the color shift produced by artificial
lighting (especially fluorescent light).
Note
• The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.
Flash off ($)
The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where
flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when
shooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash.
Note
• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in
the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from
being blurred by camera movement.
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1 Press d (#).
#
• The current flash setting is displayed.
Flash shooting
2 Press d (#) to change the flash
mode to your desired setting.
• Each time you press d, the flash mode
changes in the following sequence:
"Auto-flash" - "! Red-eye reduction
flash" - "# Fill-in flash" - "$ Flash off".
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
• In conditions where the flash will fire, #
lights (flash stand-by).
mark
4 Press the shutter button fully to
take the picture.
TIPS
The # (flash charge) mark blinks.
→ The flash is charging. Wait until the # mark lights continuously.
Note
• The flash does not fire in the following situations:
Sequential shooting, super macro, or panorama.
• The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode with the zoom
set to wide-angle (W). Check the resulting picture on the monitor.
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4 Additional shooting functions
Additional
shooting functions
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At a sporting event…
Use movie mode to capture the atmosphere
and action. Or use sequential shooting
mode to take a succession of shots of a goal
and pick out the best ones later.
In the country or at a tourist spot…
Use panorama mode to capture a beautiful
mountain range or impressive building.
At a party or family gathering…
Use the self-timer function to take group
photos at school reunions or birthday
parties.
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Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation)
This function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You
can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 0.5 EV steps. When the
setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [F]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Press ac to select the
exposure compensation value.
• Select a [ + ] value to brighten the image
or a [ – ] value to darken the image.
2 Take the picture.
TIPS
• Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural
colors. Adjust toward + to make these subjects closer to their real shades. For
the same reason, adjust toward – when taking dark subjects.
• In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the
camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually.
Note
• If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the
intended brightness.
• Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the
subject are extremely bright or dark.
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Adjusting picture coloration
The color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For
instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or tungsten lighting are reflected
on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for
each. By setting the white balance, you can achieve more natural-looking
colors.
AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically so that colors look natural
5 For natural colors under a clear sky.
3 For natural colors under a cloudy sky.
1 For natural colors under tungsten lighting.
> For natural colors under fluorescent lighting.
Top menu [WB] g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
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irrespective of the light source.
1 Select a white balance to match
the shooting conditions and
then press Z.
TIPS
• You can select a white balance setting other than the actual light source, and
Additional shooting functions
enjoy the different color tones on the monitor.
Note
• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.
• After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check
the colors on the monitor.
• When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO, colors
may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors you see on the
monitor.
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Recording movies
This function is for recording movies. These movies can be played back
on the camera.
1 Press b
• Display the virtual dial screen.
(
)
.
Shutter button
OK button
Arrow pad
2 Press bd to select N, then press
Z.
• The camera returns to the shooting mode.
• On the monitor, the N mark and the
remaining recording time of the current
memory card are displayed.
Virtual dial screen
3 Decide the composition.
N mark
Remaining recording time
4 Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
• When recording a movie, the camera automatically adjusts the focus and
exposure according to the moving subject.
• During movie recording, N lights red.
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Recording movies
5 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops
automatically.
• When there is space in the card, the remaining recording time (P. 25) is
displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot.
Note
• The flash and super macro mode cannot be used.
• Remaining recording time may become exhausted quickly during recording.
Try formatting the card with your camera before continuing recording.
g“Formatting” (P. 57)
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Sequential shooting
Takes still pictures in succession. The focus, exposure, and white balance
are locked at the first frame.
Approx. 4 frames at 1.1 frames/sec. (in HQ mode)
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE] [j]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [j], and press Z.
2 Take the picture.
• Press the shutter button fully and keep it
pressed. The camera will take pictures
in sequence until you release the button.
Note
• The flash does not fire during sequential shooting.
• Sequential shooting is not available when the record mode is set to SHQ.
• If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential
shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the picture you have
taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how much battery
power remains.
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Self-timer shooting
This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera
securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking
pictures when you want to be included in the photograph.
1 Press c (Y).
• The current self-timer setting is displayed.
2 Press c (Y) to switch the self-
timer mode on or off.
• The setting changes between [Y ON]
and [Y OFF] each time c is pressed.
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When the self-timer mode is selected,
Y is displayed on the monitor.
3 Press the shutter button fully to
take the picture.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway
locks the focus and exposure.
• The self-timer lamp lights for
approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for approximately
2 seconds, the picture is taken.
• To stop shooting while in n mode,
press the shutter button fully again.
• To cancel the self-timer, press c.
Additional shooting functions
• The self-timer mode is automatically
canceled after one shot.
Note
• If sequential shooting is attempted in self-timer mode, the camera shoots 5
frames at most regardless of the setting.
Self-timer lamp
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Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xDPicture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with
overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS
Master software.
The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not
remain in the frame on the edge of the screen. You have to remember what the
part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps. Compose your
shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps with the left edge of
the next picture if you are connecting pictures from left to right (or vice versa if you
are connecting pictures from right to left).
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Additional shooting functions
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [PANORAMA]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Use the arrow pad to choose at
which edge you want to connect
the pictures.
d : The next picture is connected at the
right edge.
b : The next picture is connected at the
left edge.
a : The next picture is connected at the
top.
c : The next picture is connected at the
bottom.
Connects pictures from
Connects pictures from
left to right
bottom to top
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Panorama shooting
2 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take
the pictures.
• The focus, exposure, and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not
select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.
• You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture.
• Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
• When you have taken 10 pictures, a
warning mark g is displayed.
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3 Press Z to exit panorama shooting.
Note
• Panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards.
• During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting modes are not
available.
• The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master
software is necessary to connect the pictures.
Additional shooting functions
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5Playback
Playback
With film-type cameras, you cannot see the
pictures you have taken until the film has
been developed. And aren’t you sometimes
disappointed with the results when you do
eventually see them? Pictures of blurred
scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or
maybe you took several pictures of the
same scene because you weren’t sure
whether they would come out or not. That’s
no way to record important memories!
With a digital camera, you can review your
pictures immediately.
Just play the picture back as soon as you’ve
taken it. If you don’t like what you see, erase
and take it again. So don’t be afraid of
pictures not coming out well – just keep on
pressing that shutter button!
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OK!NO!
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Playing back still pictures
4.0
1 Set the POWER switch at q.
• The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback).
• Use the arrow pad to navigate between pictures.
2 Press T or W on the zoom lever.
• This allows you to enlarge the picture (close-up playback) or display an
index of pictures (index display).
Press T to return to
single-frame display
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Playback
Index display
• During index display, use the
arrow pad to select the desired
picture.
• You can select the number of
pictures to be displayed.
g“Selecting the number of
pictures” (P. 47)
Press W to return to
single-frame display
WTTW
4.0
Close-up playback
• Press T to enlarge the
picture up to a maximum
of 5×.
• By using the arrow pad
during close-up playback,
you can scroll to different
portions of the picture.
• Pictures cannot be stored
in an enlarged state.
• Close-up playback is not
available for movies.
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Playing back still pictures
Selecting the number of pictures
This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9, and 16.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [G]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [4], [9], or [16], and press Z.
Picture rotation
Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This
function lets you rotate such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they
are displayed correctly.
+90°Picture when taken-90°
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [y]
1
Press
ac
to select [+90°] or [-90°],
then press
• The picture is roated and vertically
Z
.
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
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Playback
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Playing back still pictures
Note
• The following pictures cannot be rotated.
Movies, protected pictures, pictures that have been edited on a computer,
and pictures taken with another camera.
• New picture orientations are saved even if the power is turned off.
Slideshow
This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first
frame of each movie is displayed.
Select a still picture and display the top menu.
Top menu [m] g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
• The slideshow starts.
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•Press Z to stop the slideshow. The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by
pressing Z.
Note
Playback
• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a
slideshow for a long period of time. When using batteries, the slideshow will
stop automatically after 30 miniutes and the camera turns off.
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Playing back movies
This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or
play it back one frame at a time.
Select a picture with n and display the top menu.
Top menu [MOVIE PLAYBACK] g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [PLAYBACK], and press
Z.
• The movie is played back. When
playback ends, the display au tomatically
returns to the beginning of the movie.
• Fast forward/fast rewind functions are
available during playback.
b : Fast forward. Each press switches
the speed between ×1, ×2 and
×20.
d : Fast rewind. Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20.
• The [MOVIE PLAYBACK] menu is displayed again after playback ends.
PLAYBACK: Plays back the entire movie again.
FRAME BY FRAME:
Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time.
EXIT: Leaves the movie playback mode.
Press ac to select from [PLAYBACK], [FRAME BY FRAME] or [EXIT],
and press Z.
(When [FRAME BY FRAME] is selected
a : Displays the first frame of the movie.
c : Displays the last frame of the movie.
b : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by
holding the button down.
d : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in
reverse by holding the button down.
Z : Displays the [MOVIE PLAYBACK] menu.
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Playback
Note
• The access time to play a movie varies depending on the total recorded time
and the record mode of the movie.
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Editing still pictures (Resizing)
Changes the image size of still picture to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and saves
the picture as a new file.
Select the picture that you want to edit and display the top menu.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [Q]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select an image size, and press
Z.
• The [BUSY] bar is displayed, and after
the picture is saved, the camera returns
to the playback mode.
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Playback
Note
• Q is not available in the following cases:
Movies, pictures that have been edited on a computer, pictures taken with
another camera, or when there is insufficient space in the card.
• If the image size is 640 × 480 when the picture is taken, [640 × 480] cannot be
set.
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Editing movies (INDEX)
9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the
recorded movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still
picture.
Select a picture with n and display the top menu.
Creating an index
Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [INDEX]
• When there is insufficient space in the card, a warning screen is displayed before
returning to the [EDIT] screen.
1
Select the first frame of the
index, and press
a : Jumps to the first frame of the
movie.
c : Jumps to the last frame of the
movie.
d : Displays the next frame.
b : Displays the previous frame.
Z
.
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
2 As in Step 1, select the last frame
of the index, and press Z.
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Editing movies (INDEX)
3 Select [OK], and press Z.
• The 9 frames extracted from the movie
appear as an index display, and the
camera returns to the playback mode. The
index is stored as a new picture.
• If you want to select the frames again,
select [RESET] and press Z and repeat
the procedure from Step 5.
• To cancel the index function, select
[CANCEL] and press Z.
TIPS
• The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original
movie.
Record mode when the movie is
shot
HQ 1024 x 768 pixels
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SQ 640 x 480 pixels
Note
• The interval between the frames that are automatically extracted varies
Playback
depending on the length of the movie.
• An index consists of 9 frames.
• You cannot create an index if there is insufficient space in the internal memory
or card.
Record mode when stored as
an index
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Displaying detailed shooting information
This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor
for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information
displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 120).
Top menu [INFO] g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
• Each time you select [INFO] from the top menu, the information display is
alternately turned on and off.
When [INFO] is on When [INFO] is off
Note
• If the picture has been taken with a different camera, only the date and time,
frame number, and battery check indication are displayed when [INFO] is set
on.
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Protecting pictures
You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally
erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/allframe erase function, but they are all erased by formatting.
Select the picture that you want to protect, and display the top menu.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [0]
1 Select [ON], and press Z.
• To cancel protection, select [OFF].
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Playback
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
Displayed when a
picture is protected.
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Erasing pictures
This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one
at a time or all the pictures in the card at once.
Note
• You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such
pictures.
• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing
to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. g“Protecting
pictures” (P. 54)
Single-frame erase
Select the images you want to erase, and then display the top menu.
Top menu [S ERASE] g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [YES], and press Z.
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Erasing pictures
All-frame erase
This function erases all the pictures in the card.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CARD] [CARD SETUP]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [R ALL ERASE], and
press Z.
2 Select [YES], and press Z.
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Playback
• All the pictures are erased.
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Formatting
This function lets you format the card. Formatting prepares cards to
receive data.
• Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a
computer, you must format them with this camera.
All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the
card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data
to a computer before formatting the card.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CARD] [CARD SETUP]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
Shooting mode The I FORMAT screen is displayed.
Playback mode The CARD SETUP screen is displayed.
1 If the [I FORMAT] screen is
displayed, press ac to select
YES.
If the [CARD SETUP] screen is
displayed, press ac to select
[I FORMAT], and press Z.
When the [I FORMAT] screen
appears, press a to select
[YES].
Note
• Do not do any of the following during formatting as such actions may damage
the card.
Open the card cover or battery compartment cover, or connect or
disconnect the AC adapter (regardless of whether there are batteries in
the camera or not).
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6 Settings
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Which language?
Settings
One of the key features of a digital camera
is that you can view the pictures you have
taken immediately.
But that isn’t all.
For example, you can save the settings you
made for certain functions so that you may
use them even after the power is turned off.
You can also make adjustments on the
brightness of the monitor, depending on
your taste or the surrounding conditions.
And if you lend the camera to friends from
abroad, you can select the appropriate
language for on-screen display.
Making use of these functions will make
such a difference to how much fun you get
out of your camera. Why not try them out?
START
FILE NAME
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Use rec view?
Date/Time settings
Now you have your very own customized camera!
What monitor brightness?
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Saving camera settings (ALL RESET)
This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera
settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by [ALL
RESET] are listed below.
The [ALL RESET] setting ([ON]/[OFF]) applies to all modes. It applies
whether the camera is in shooting mode or playback mode.
ON All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is
OFF The settings made before the power is turned off are saved.
turned off (initial settings).
Example: If [ALL RESET] is set to [ON] and [K] is changed to [SQ1],
[K] returns to the factory default setting ([HQ]) when the
camera is turned on again.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [ALL RESET]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [OFF] or [ON], and press Z.
Note
• The settings in the [SETUP] tab in the [MODE MENU] ([ALL RESET], [W],
[s], etc.) are saved even when [ALL RESET] is set to [ON].
(Functions that return to default settings when [ALL
RESET] is set [ON].
Function Factory default setting Ref. Page
WB AUTO
Monitor* ON
DRIVE o
K HQ
Shooting modes P
# AUTO
& OFF
F 0.0
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF
% OFF
INFO OFF
∗
This sets whether the monitor turns on or not when the camera is turned on in
shooting mode.
P. 38
P. 20
P. 41
P. 26
P. 28
P. 34
P. 32
P. 37
P. 31
P. 33
P. 53
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Settings
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Changing the display language
You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary
depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [W]
1 Select a language, and press Z.
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g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
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Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)
You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken
on the monitor.
ON This displays the picture while it is being recorded. This is useful for making
a brief check of the picture you have just taken. During rec view, the camera
is ready to shoot.
OFF The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when
you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being
recorded.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [REC VIEW]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [OFF] or [ON], and press Z.
Note
• If the batteries are running low when you take a picture with the monitor off and
[REC VIEW] is set to [ON], the picture may not be displayed.
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Resetting the file name (FILE NAME)
The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images
to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can
be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below.
File nameFolder name
\DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg
Folder No.
(100 – 999)
Month: Jan. – Sep. = 1 – 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C
There are two settings from which you can choose: [RESET] or [AUTO]. Choose the
one that is best for you when transferring images to a computer.
RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is
AUTO Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are
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Settings
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [FILE NAME]
inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file
number returns to No. 0001. This method is useful when grouping files
on separate cards.
retained from the previous card, so the same file number is not used on
different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This method is
useful when you want to manage all your files with sequential numbers.
Month (1 – C)
Day (01 – 31)
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
File No.
(0001 – 9999)
1 Select [RESET] or [AUTO], and
press Z.
Note
• When the File No. reaches 9999, the File No. returns to 0001 and the Folder
No. changes.
• When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number
(999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not
full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one.
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Checking the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING)
The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and
image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently.
Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking
or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the pixel mapping function.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [PIXEL MAPPING]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 When [START] is displayed,
press Z.
• The [BUSY] bar is displayed during
pixel mapping. When pixel mapping is
finished, the screen returns to the
mode menu.
Note
• If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor
This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor to make it easier
to see the image.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [s]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Adjust the brightness while
looking in the monitor, and when
you have set the desired level,
press Z.
• Pressing a brightens the monitor, and
pressing c darkens it.
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Setting the date and time
This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved
with each picture, and is used in the file name.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [X]
1
Press
ac
to select one of the
following date formats: [Y-M-D]
(Year/Month/Day), [M-D-Y]
(Month/Day/Year), [D-M-Y] (Day/
Month/Year), and press
• Move to the year setting.
• The following steps show the procedure
used when the date and time settings
are set to [Y-M-D].
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
d
.
2 Press ac to set the year, and
press d to move to the month
setting.
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• To move back to the previous setting,
press b.
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
3 Repeat this procedure until the
Settings
date and time are completely
set.
•
The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as
14:00.
4 Press Z.
• For a more accurate setting, press Z when the time signal hits 00 seconds.
Note
• The date and time settings return to the factory default settings if the camera is
left without batteries for approximately 3 days. The settings will be canceled
more quickly if batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before
being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time
settings are correct.
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7 Printing pictures
Printing pictures
You can easily print out the pictures
recorded on the card, when this camera is
docked with the ImageLink compatible
printer.
For more details on ImageLink compatible
printers, refer to the printer’s instruction
manual.
If you print the pictures at home, you can
either connect the camera directly to the
printer or you can connect the camera to a
computer and download the pictures to the
computer first.
If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to
store the print reservation data on the card
first. This lets you select the pictures you
want to print and decide how many prints
you want.
Printing at the store
Select the pictures
you want to print
at the store
Use the camera to
select the pictures
you want to print
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Printing at home
Print
reservation
DirectPrint
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Direct printing (PictBridge)
Using the direct printing function
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you
can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer,
select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s
monitor. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data.
g“Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 73)
To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.
What is PictBridge?… It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers
of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly.
STANDARD… All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. If
[STANDARD] is selected on the settings screens (P. 67 to P. 71), images are printed
according to these settings. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual for its standard
settings or contact the printer manufacturer.
TIPS
• For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.
Note
• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when printing pictures.
If you use batteries, make sure they have enough power. If the camera stops
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operating while communicating with the printer, the printer may malfunction or
image data may be lost.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• The camera does not enter sleep mode when connected to the printer by the
USB cable.
Print modes and settings
Available printing modes, paper sizes etc., vary depending on the printer you
use. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer.
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Direct printing (PictBridge)
Printing pictures
Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
The basic printing method for printing one picture is shown below. One print of your
selected picture will be printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date
and file name are not printed.
1 Turn the printer on and plug the
printer end of the USB cable into
the printer’s USB port.
• For details of how to turn the printer on
and the position of the USB port, refer to
the printer’s instruction manual.
2 Plug the USB cable into the
camera’s USB connector.
USB connector cover
3 Set the POWER switch at q.
• The monitor turns on and the selection
screen for the USB connection is
displayed.
4 Select [PRINT], and press Z.
• [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the
camera and printer are connected. The
[PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is
displayed on the monitor. Make the print
settings on the camera’s monitor.
5 Select [PRINT], and press Z.
• The [PRINTPAPER] screen is
displayed.
USB connector
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Direct printing (PictBridge)
6 Press Z without changing the
[SIZE] or [BORDERLESS]
settings.
• When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not
displayed, go to Step 7.
7 Press bd to select the picture
you want to print, and press a.
• The [SINGLE PRINT] is set.
8 Press Z.
• [PRINT] screen is displayed.
9 Select [OK], and press Z.
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• Printing starts.
• When printing is finished, the [PRINT
MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.
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(To cancel printing
Pressing Z during print data transfer displays
the screen for selecting whether to continue or
cancel printing. To cancel printing, select
[CANCEL], and press Z.
10In the [PRINT MODE SELECT]
screen, press b.
• A message is displayed.
Direct printing (PictBridge)
11Slide the POWER
switch to OFF.
• The camera turns off.
POWER switch
12Remove the USB
cable from the camera.
13Remove the USB cable from the
printer.
Note
• When select [PC] Step 4, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is not displayed
in Step 5. Disconnect the USB cable, and repeat the procedure from Step 1.
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Direct printing (PictBridge)
Other print modes and print settings
There are many other print modes available besides the basic mode. Even within the
same mode, you have the choice of setting a border or the paper size.
Follow the operation guide for the screens shown below.
Selecting a print mode
PRINT Prints the selected picture.
ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored in
MULTI PRINT Prints one picture in multiple
ALL INDEX Prints an index of all the
PRINT ORDER Prints the pictures according
Setting the paper
Select the paper size and border on the [PRINTPAPER] screen.
the card.
layout format.
pictures stored in the card.
to the print reservation data. If
no print reservations have
been made, this option is not available.
g“Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 73)
Operation guide
SIZE Choose from the available
BORDERLESS Select framed or unframed. In
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OFF ( ) The picture is printed inside a
ON ( ) The picture is printed filling the
PICS/SHEET Available in [MULTI PRINT]
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paper sizes on your printer.
[MULTI PRINT] mode, you
cannot select the frame.
blank frame.
entire page.
mode only. The number of
prints that can be printed vary
depending on the printer.
Note
• If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and
[PICS/SHEET] are set to [STANDARD].
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Direct printing (PictBridge)
Selecting the picture you want to print
Press bd to select the picture you want to print. You
can also make your selection by pressing the zoom
lever, and using the index display.
PRINT Prints one copy of the picture.
SINGLE PRINT Makes a print reservation for the
MORE For setting the number of prints
picture. The print reservation
icon is displayed.
or printing data.
The print reservation icon
is displayed.
Setting the number of prints and printing data
<× Sets the number of prints. You
can select up to 10 prints.
DATE ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are
printed with the date.
FILE NAME ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures are
printed with the file name.
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Direct printing (PictBridge)
If an error code is displayed
If an error code is displayed on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or
printing, see the following table.
For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action
NO CONNECTION
NO PAPER
NO INK
JAMMED
SETTINGS CHANGED
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PRINT ERROR
The camera is not
connected to the printer
correctly.
There is no paper in the
printer.
The printer has run out of
ink.
The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.
The printer’s paper
cassette has been removed
or the printer configuration
has been changed.
There is a problem with the
printer and/or camera.
Disconnect the camera and
connect it again correctly.
Load some paper in the
printer.
Replace the ink cartridge in
the printer.
Do not reconfigure the
printer after the settings hav e
been made.
Turn off the camera and
printer. Check the print er and
remedy any problems before
turning the power on again.
TIPS
• If an error code other than those shown above is displayed, see “Error codes”
(P. 96).
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Print settings (DPOF)
How to make print reservations
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/
time information) with the pictures stored on the card.
With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a
personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is
a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
You can print out pictures automatically, at home or at a photo store, by storing data,
such as which pictures you want to print and the number of prints, on the card.
Pictures with print reservations can be printed using the following procedures.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store.
You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer.
Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without
using a computer. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. A
PC card adapter may also be necessary.
TIPS
Relation between printing and record mode when shooting
The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots
(pixels) per inch (dpi). Increasing the dpi when printing a picture produces a
finer print. However, as the resolution of the picture is not changed, the size of
the print will be smaller. You can enlarge the size of the print, but the picture
will appear grainy.
If you want to print large, high-quality pictures, set the record mode as high as
possible when taking the pictures. g“Record mode” (P. 23)
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Print settings (DPOF)
Note
• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera.
Make changes using the original device.
• If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.
• If there is not enough space in the card memory, you may not be able to enter
the reservation data. [CARD FULL] will be displayed.
• You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card.
• Even if an image is displayed with the message [PICTURE ERROR], it may be
possible to make print reservations. In this case, the print reservation icon (<)
is not displayed when the image is displayed for full view. < is displayed when
there are multiple images (index display), allowing you to confirm the print
reservation.
• Not all functions may be available on all printers, or at all photo stores.
• Print reservation may take a little time when saving printing data to a card.
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Print settings (DPOF)
Single-frame reservation
How to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide
to make settings.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [<]
• You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n.
• If data is already stored on the card, the [< PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is
displayed, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [<], and press Z.
Operation guide
2 Select the picture you want to
print, and press Z.
Operation guide
3 Select [SINGLE PRINT].
• Sets the number of prints to 1, and
returns to Step 2.
• You can make the following settings on
this screen.
MORE Sets the number of prints
CANCEL Cancels the print
END Exits the print reservation function.
and printing data.
reservation for the
displayed picture.
g“Resetting print reservation data” (P. 77)
Single-frame reservation
menu
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Print settings (DPOF)
4 The reservation is made. Press Z.
• The single-frame reservation menu is displayed.
5 Select [END].
•The [< PRINT ORDER] screen is displayed. Press b until you return to the
playback screen.
All-frame reservation
Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. You can set the number of prints or print
the date and time the picture was taken.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [<]
1 Select [U], and press Z.
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2 Select [<×] (number of prints) or
[X] (date/time), and press d.
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3 Perform each setting.
(To set the number of prints
Select the number of prints, and press Z.
a : Increases the number.
c : Decreases the number.
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g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
All-frame reservation
screen
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Print settings (DPOF)
(
To set the date/time printing
data
Select [NO], [DATE] or [TIME], and press
Z.
NO The pictures are printed without
DATE All the selected pictures are
TIME All the selected pictures are
Note
• The date and time cannot be printed with ImageLink compatible printer.
the date and time.
printed with the shooting date.
printed with the shooting time.
4 After setting the number of prints
Print reservation icon
and date/time printing data,
press Z to complete the print
reservations.
•The < icon is displayed on the picture.
•The [< PRINT ORDER] screen is
displayed. Press b until you return to
the playback screen.
Resetting print reservation data
This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the
card.
You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures.
(To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [<]
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
1 Select [RESET], and press Z.
• If there is no print reservation data
stored on the card, the [< PRINT
ORDER SETTING] screen is not
displayed.
•Press b to return to the playback
screen.
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Print settings (DPOF)
(To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [<]
1 Select [KEEP], and press Z.
• If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the [< PRINT
ORDER SETTING] screen is not displayed.
2 Select [<], and press Z.
3 Select the picture with the
reservation you want to cancel,
and press Z.
•
The single-frame reservation screen is
displayed.
4 Select [CANCEL].
• The print reservation data is canceled
and the screen returns to Step 3.
5 If you are finished resetting print
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reservation data, press Z.
Select [END].
•The [< PRINT ORDER] screen is displayed.
Press b until you return to the playback screen.
g“How to use the menus” (P. 11)
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8 Connecting the camera to a computer
Connecting the
camera to a computer
Viewing the pictures you have taken on your
computer is just one of the many ways you
can enjoy your pictures.
You can print out your favorite pictures, use
the application software to download your
pictures from your camera and edit them or
arrange them by date or category, or attach
them to e-mail and send them over the
Internet.
There are all kinds of ways you can use
your pictures with a computer. You can run
a slideshow, post your pictures on your
home page, create an album, or set your
favorite picture as your desktop wallpaper.
Upload pictures
Share with friends
E-mail
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Print pictures Edit pictures
Home printing
Online
printing
Panorama building
Album making
Wallpaper
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Flow
Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the
camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer
using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera.
Prepare the following items before starting.
OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM USB Cable
Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 82
Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP. 86
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 87
Download image files to the computer gP. 89
Disconnect the camera from the computer gP. 90
Computer equipped with a USB port
TIPS
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Viewing and editing downloaded images
→ If you want to process images using graphics applications, make sure you
download the images to your computer first. Depending on the software, the
image files may be damaged if the images are processed (rotated, etc.)
while they are still on the card.
If the data cannot be downloaded from the camera using the USB cable
→ Image files may be downloaded using the optional PC card adapter. For
details, visit the Olympus web site at the address shown on the back cover
of this manual.
Note
• It is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter when connecting the
camera to a computer. If you use batteries, make sure they have enough
power. The camera does not turn off automatically while it is connected to
(communicating with) a computer. If the battery power runs out, the camera will
stop whatever operation it is performing. This may result in a computer
malfunction, or loss of image data (file) being transmitted.
• Do not turn the camera off while it is connected to the computer. Doing so could
cause the computer to malfunction.
•
Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation
if there is any problem with compatibility between the computer and the hub. In this
case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer.
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Using OLYMPUS Master
For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master
software from the provided CD-ROM.
What is OLYMPUS Master?
OLYMPUS Master is application software for editing images taken with a digital
camera on a computer. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following:
Manage images
Download images from the camera or
other media
You can organize your images using the
calendar display. Search the image you
want by date or keyword.
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View images and movies
You can run a slideshow and play back
sound.
Edit images with the filter and
correction functions
Print images
You can print images and make indexes,
calendars and postcards.
For details of functions and operations other than the above, refer to the “Help” guide
and OLYMPUS Master reference manual.
Edit images
You can rotate images, trim them and
change the size.
Make panoramic images
You can make panoramic images using
pictures taken in panorama mode.
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Using OLYMPUS Master
Installing OLYMPUS Master
Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer
is compatible with the following system requirements.
For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the
back cover of this manual.
(Operating environment
Windows
OS Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or later
RAM 128 MB or more (at least 256 MB is recommended)
Hard disk capacity 300 MB or more
Connector USB port
Monitor 1,024 × 768 pixels, 65,536 colors or more
Note
• Data transfer is only guaranteed on computers with a factory installed OS.
• To install the software in Windows 2000 Professional/XP, you must log on as a
user with administrators’ privileges.
• Internet Explorer and QuickTime 6 or later should be installed on your
computer.
• Windows XP corresponds to Windows XP Professional/Home Edition.
• Windows 2000 corresponds to Windows 2000 Professional.
• If you are using Windows 98SE, the USB driver is installed automatically.
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Macintosh
OS Mac OS X 10.2 or later
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CPU Power PC G3 500 MHz or later
RAM 128 MB or more (at least 256 MB is recommended)
Hard disk capacity 300 MB or more
Connector USB port
Monitor 1,024 × 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or more
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Using OLYMPUS Master
Note
• Operation is only guaranteed on a Macintosh equipped with a built-in USB port.
• QuickTime 6 or later and Safari 1.0 or later must be installed.
• Be sure to remove the media (drag & drop onto the trash icon) before
performing the following operations. Failure to do so could result in unstable
computer operation and the need to reboot.
• Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer
• Turn off the camera
• Open the camera’s card cover
• Open the camera’s battery compartment cover
Windows
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive.
• The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is
displayed.
• If the screen is not displayed, double-click
the “My Computer” icon and click the
CD-ROM icon.
2 Click the “OLYMPUS Master”.
• The QuickTime installation screen is
displayed.
• QuickTime is required to use
OLYMPUS Master. If the QuickTime
screen is not displayed, QuickTime 6 or
later is already installed on the
computer. In this case, go to step 4.
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Using OLYMPUS Master
3 Click “Next” and follow the on-
screen instructions.
• When the QuickTime licensing
agreement is displayed, read the
agreement and click “Agree” to
proceed with the installation.
• The OLYMPUS Master installation
screen is displayed.
4 Follow the on-screen
instructions.
• When the OLYMPUS Master licensing
agreement is displayed, read the
agreement and click “Yes” to proceed
with the installation.
• When the “User Information” dialog box
is displayed, enter your “Name” and
“OLYMPUS Master Serial Number”;
select your region and click “Next”.
Refer to the sticker on the CD-ROM
package for the serial number.
• When the DirectX licensing agreement
is displayed, read the agreement and
click “Yes”.
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• A screen asking whether or not you want to install Adobe Reader is
displayed. Adobe Reader is required to read the OLYMPUS Master
instruction manual. If this screen is not displayed, Adobe Reader is already
installed on your computer.
5 To install Adobe Reader, click
“OK”.
• To cancel installation, click “Cancel”.
Go to Step 7.
• The Adobe Reader installation screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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6 Follow the on-screen
instructions.
• The screen confirming that installation is
completed is displayed. Click “Finish”.
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7 Select the option to restart immediately when the screen
asking you if you wish to restart the computer is displayed
and click “OK”.
• The computer restarts.
• Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it.
Macintosh
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive.
• The CD-ROM window is displayed.
• If the CD-ROM window is not displayed,
double-click the CD-ROM icon on the
desktop.
2 Double-click on the desired language folder.
3 Double-click the “Installer” icon.
• The OLYMPUS Master installer starts up.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.
• When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is
displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and
then “Agree” to proceed with the installation.
• The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed.
4 Click “Finish”.
• The first screen is displayed.
5 Click “Restart”.
• The computer restarts.
• Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it.
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Connecting the camera to a computer
Use the USB cable provided with the camera to connect the camera to
your computer.
1 Make sure the
POWER switch
is located at
OFF.
POWER switch
2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
• Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to locate the position of the
USB port.
3 Plug the other end of the USB
cable into the camera’s USB
connector.
USB connector cover
USB connector
4 Slide the POWER switch to q.
• The monitor turns on and the selection
screen for the USB connection is displayed.
5 Select [PC], and press Z.
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6 The camera is recognized by the
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computer.
•Windows
When you connect the camera to your
computer for the first time, the computer
attempts to recognize the camera. Click
“OK” to exit the message that is displayed.
The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
•Macintosh
The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images.
When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application
starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.
Note
• The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a
computer.
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Starting up OLYMPUS Master
Windows
1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon on the
desktop.
• The main menu is displayed.
• When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the
“Registration” dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Follow the
prompts and fill in the registration form.
Macintosh
1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master” icon in the
“OLYMPUS Master” folder.
• The main menu is displayed.
• When OLYMPUS Master is started up
for the first time, the “User Information”
dialog box is displayed before the main
menu. Enter your “Name” and
“OLYMPUS Master Serial Number”,
and select your region.
• After the “User Information” dialog box,
the “Registration” dialog box is
displayed. Follow the prompts and fill in
the registration form.
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Starting up OLYMPUS Master
(OLYMPUS Master main menu
c
d
eg
f
c “Transfer Images” button
Downloads images from the camera or other media.
d “Browse Images” button
Displays the browse window.
e “Online Print” button
Displays the Online Print window.
f “Print Images” button
Displays the print menu.
g “Create and Share” button
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Displays the editing menu.
h “Backup Images” button
Creates backup images.
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i “Upgrade” button
Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus.
i
h
(To exit OLYMPUS Master
1 Click the “Exit” on the main menu.
• OLYMPUS Master is exited.
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Displaying camera images on a computer
Downloading and saving images
You can save camera images on your computer.
1 Confirm first that [BUSY] is no longer displayed on the LCD
monitor.
2 Click “Transfer Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main
menu.
• The menu for selecting the source is displayed.
3 Click “From Camera” .
• The window for selecting images is
displayed. All the images in the camera
are displayed.
4 Select the image files and click
“Transfer Images”.
• A window indicating that the download
is complete is displayed.
5 Click “Browse images now.”.
• The downloaded images are displayed
in the browse window.
•
To return to the main menu, click “Menu”
in the “Browse” window.
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Note
• While transferring images, never do any of the following:
• Open the camera’s card cover.
• Open the camera’s battery compartment cover.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.
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Displaying camera images on a computer
(To disconnect the camera
You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer.
1 Confirm first that [BUSY] is no longer displayed on the LCD
monitor.
2 Make the following preparations
for disconnecting the USB
cable.
Windows 98SE
1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon
and right-click the “Removable Disk”
icon to display the menu.
2 Click “Eject” on the menu.
Windows Me/2000/XP
1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon
in the system tray.
2 Click the message that is displayed.
3 When a message is displayed saying
that the hardware can be ejected
safely, click “OK”.
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Macintosh
1 The trash icon changes to the eject icon
when the “Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon
on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop
it on the eject icon.
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Viewing still pictures and movies
3 Disconnect the USB cable from
the camera.
Note
• Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning
message may be displayed. Make sure that image data is not being
downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed. Click the
“Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon again and disconnect the cable.
Viewing still pictures and movies
1 Click “Browse Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main
menu.
• The “Browse” window is displayed.
2 Double-click the still picture
thumbnail that you want to view.
Thumbnail
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• The camera switches to view mode and
the picture is enlarged.
• To return to the main menu, click “Menu”
in the “Browse” window.
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Printing pictures
(To view a movie
1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the
“Browse” window.
• The camera switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is
displayed.
2 To play back the movie, click playback button at the
bottom of the screen.
The names and functions of the controller parts are shown below.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Item Description
1 Playback slider Move the slider to select a frame.
2 Time display Displays the time that has elapsed during playback.
Playback (pause)
3
button
4 Back button Displays the previous frame.
5 Forward button Displays the next frame.
6 Stop button Stops playback and returns to the first frame.
7 Repeat button Plays the movie repeatedly.
8 Volume button Displays the volume adjustment slider.
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Plays the movie. Functions as the pause button during
playback.
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Printing pictures
Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar
menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu.
1 Click “Print Images” on the OLYMPUS Master main
menu.
• The print menu is displayed.
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2 Click “Photo” .
• The “Photo Print” window is displayed.
3 Click “Settings” in the “Photo
Print” window.
• The printer settings screen is displayed.
Make the necessary printer settings.
4 Select a layout and size.
• To print the date and time with your
image, check the box next to “Print
Date”, and select between “Date” and
“Date & Time”.
5 Select the thumbnail image that
you want to print and click
“Add”.
• A preview of the selected image is
displayed on the layout.
Printing pictures
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6 Select the number of copies.
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To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master
7 Click “Print”.
• Printing starts.
• To return to the main menu, click
To download and save images to a
computer without using OLYMPUS Master
This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the
camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera
to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The
following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the
camera to your computer.
Windows: Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
Macintosh: Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2/X
Note
• If your computer is running Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB
driver. Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable,
Connecting the camera to a computer
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double-click the files from the following folders on the OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM provided.
(Drive name):\USB\INSTALL.EXE
• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your
computer is equipped with a USB port.
• Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
• Windows 98SE upgrades from Windows 95/98
• Mac OS 8.6 or earlier (However, data transfer is confirmed on Mac OS 8.6
equipped with a factory-installed USB port and USB MASS Storage Support
1.3.5.)
• Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc.
• Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers.
“Menu”
in the “Photo Print” window.
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9 Appendix
Appendix
This chapter contains useful information
from OLYMPUS.
Here you will find what to do when you are
stuck or don’t understand the meaning of
the terms used in this manual. Refer to this
section for basic troubleshooting, camera
care and a full glossary to understanding the
terms used in this manual.
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Troubleshooting
Error codes
Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action
CARD ERROR
CARD-COVER
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q
NO CARD
q
q
WRITE-
PROTECT
q
CARD FULL
L
NO PICTURE
r
PICTURE
ERROR
OPEN
g
BATTERY
EMPTY
The card is not inserted,
or it cannot be
recognized.
There is a problem with
the card.
Writing to the card is
prohibited.
The card is full. No more
pictures can be taken or
no more information
such as print
reservation can be
recorded.
There are no pictures in
the card.
There is a problem with
the selected picture and
it cannot be played back
on this camera.
The card cover is open. Close the card cover.
The battery power is
exhausted.
This card cannot be
used with this camera
or the card is not
formatted.
Insert a card or insert a different
card.
If the problem persists, format the
card. If the card cannot be
formatted, it cannot be used.
This card cannot be used. Insert a
new card.
The recorded image has been
protected (read-only) on a
computer. Download the image to a
computer and cancel the read-only
setting.
Replace the card or erase unwanted
pictures. Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.
The the card contain no pictures.
Record pictures.
Use image processing software to
view the picture on a computer. If
that cannot be done, the image file
is damaged.
Replace the batteries with new
ones, or charge the batteries.
• Format the card or replace.
• Select [POWER OFF] and press
Z. Insert a new card.
• Select [FORMAT] and press Z.
All data on the card is erased.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
(Preparatory operations
Possible cause Corrective action
The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond.
The power is off. Turn the camera on. P. 8
The batteries are loaded
incorrectly.
The battery power is
exhausted.
The cold is temporarily
affecting battery
performance.
The camera is in the
sleep mode.
The camera is connected
to a computer.
Reload the batteries correctly. –
Replace the batteries with new ones, or
charge the batteries.
Warm the batteries by putting them in your
pocket for a while.
Operate the camera with the shutter button or
zoom lever.
The camera will not operate while it is
connected to a computer.
(Shooting
Possible cause Corrective action
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.
The battery power is
exhausted.
The camera is in the
playback mode.
The flash has not
finished charging.
The power is off. Turn the camera on. P. 8
The card is full. Erase unwanted pictures or insert a new
The battery power was
exhausted during
shooting or while the
images were being written
to the card. (The Monitor
turns off.)
The memory gauge is full. Wait until there is space in the memory gauge.
There is a problem with
the card.
Replace the batteries with new ones, or
charge the batteries.
Slide the POWER switch to K to switch to
the shooting mode.
Remove your finger from the shutter button, and
wait until the orange lamp and the
charge) indication stop blinking before taking
the picture.
card. Before erasing, download important
images to a computer.
Replace the batteries with new ones, or
charge the batteries.
See “Error codes”. P. 96
#
(flash
page
page
P. 34
P. 55
Ref.
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P. 8
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Ref.
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P. 9
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Troubleshooting
Possible cause Corrective action
The monitor does not turn on.
The camera is set to
[MONITOR OFF].
The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see.
There is condensation*
inside the camera.
The brightness of the
monitor is not adjusted
properly.
The monitor is exposed
to direct sunlight.
Vertical lines appear on
the monitor screen
during shooting.
The date recorded with the image data is wrong.
The date/time is not set. Set the date/time. The clock adjustment is
The camera has been
left without batteries.
The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned
off.
[ALL RESET] is set to [ON].
The picture is out of focus.
The subject was too
close.
Auto focus is not
possible.
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There is condensation*
on the lens.
Press Z in the shooting mode to display the
top menu, then press c to select
[MONITOR ON].
Turn the camera off and wait until it dries
before turning it on again.
Use [s] to adjust monitor brightness. P. 63
Block the sunlight with your hand or use the
viewfinder while taking pictures.
Aiming the camera at a bright subject in
sunlight may cause vertical lines to appear
on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
not factory-preset.
If the camera is left without batteries for 3
days, the date/time setting is canceled. Set
the date/time again.
Set [ALL RESET] to [OFF]. P. 59
Move further away from the subject. To take
pictures closer than 20 cm (7.9") with the
zoom in the maximum wide position, use the
super macro mode.
Use the focus lock to focus on your subject. P. 21
Turn the camera off and wait until it dries
before turning it on again.
Ref.
page
P. 20
–
–
–
P. 64
P. 64
P. 32
–
* Condensation: When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and
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turns to droplets of water.
Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken from a cold
place into a warm room.
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Troubleshooting
Possible cause Corrective action
The monitor goes off.
The camera is in the
sleep mode.
The power is turned off
with the monitor off.
The flash does not fire.
The subject is
illuminated.
Sequential shooting is
set.
The camera records
movies.
Super macro mode is
set.
Panorama mode is set. The flash does not fire in the panorama
The battery run time is brief.
You are using the
camera in a cold
environment.
The remaining battery
power is not indicated
correctly.
Operate the shutter button or zoom lever. P. 8
If [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF], the camera
settings before the power was turned off
remain unchanged. Turn on the monitor, and
turn off the power.
If you want the flash to fire on a brightly
illuminated subject, set the flash to [#].
The flash does not fire in the sequential
shooting mode.
Set [DRIVE] to [o].
The flash does not fire in the movie mode.
Select a shooting mode other than n.
The flash does not fire in the super macro
mode. Set [&] to [OFF] or [&].
mode.
Battery performance deteriorates in low
temperatures. Keep the camera warm by
putting it inside your coat or clothing.
When battery consumption fluctuates
considerably, the camera may turn off
without displaying the battery warning
indicator. Replace the batteries with new
ones. When use rechargeable batteries,
charge the batteries.
Ref.
page
P. 59
P. 34
P. 41
P. 39
P. 32
P. 43
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Troubleshooting
(Playback of recorded images
Possible cause Corrective action
The picture is out of focus.
A subject unsuited to AF
was taken.
The camera moved
when the shutter button
was pressed.
The lens was dirty. Clean the lens. Use a commercially available
The picture is too bright.
The flash was set to [#]. Select a flash mode other than [#]. P. 34
The center of the subject
is too dark.
The picture is too dark.
The flash was blocked
by your finger.
Use the focus lock to focus on your subject. P. 21
Hold the camera correctly and press the
shutter button gently.
Camera movement occurs easily with slower
shutter speeds. When you take a picture with
[$] in a night scene or a dark situation, use
a tripod, or hold the camera firmly.
blower blush and then wipe with a lens
cleaner to remove dust. Mold may form on
the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
If the center of the subject is too dark, the
surrounding area emerges as too bright.
Adjust the exposure compensation toward
minus (–).
Hold the camera correctly, keeping your
fingers away from the flash.
Ref.
page
P. 19
P. 103
P. 37
P. 19
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