Olympus E-20N Reference Manual

Reference Manual

■ Thank you for purchasing this digital Olympus camera.

■ Before you use this camera, read this manual carefully.

■ We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important pictures.

For Customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

For Customers in North and South America

For Customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : E-20 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York

11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone number : 631-844-5000 Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

For Customers in Canada

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

Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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

• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Read This First!

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Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up the camera and take some pictures. You can start taking pictures right away, even if you are a beginner, using zoom, macro mode for close-ups, flash shooting, etc.

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Read based on the types of pictures that you want to take.

Caring for Your Camera, Important Parts and Names

Features, How to Use This Manual

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Getting Started

Taking Pictures

(Shooting and Viewing Basics)

Shooting Techniques:

General Introduction

Distance and Focus

Read for more details about adjusting

Taking Pictures

camera settings manually if the results with the automatic features are not satisfactory, or to create special artistic effects in your pictures.

Brightness (Exposure)

Using a Flash

Color and Quality

Special Features

Playing back pictures for viewing on the camera monitor or processing pictures with the camera features.

Playing Back Images for Viewing

Managing Stored Pictures

Preparing pictures for printing, transferring pictures from memory card to a computer.

Selecting Pictures for Printing

Transferring Pictures to a Computer

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Having a problem?

Basics for Everyone Advanced Features

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Appendices*, Glossary, Index

Monitor Menus

* Specifications/Troubleshooting/

Camera Error Messages

CAMEDIA E-20 Features

Here is a quick summary of this camera’s most exciting features for professional photographers, publishers, advertisers, or anyone experienced with an SLR camera who wants to make the transition to a digital camera.

High Quality Images

• High Quality CCD with approximately 4,950,000 pixels (effective pixels).

• 9 - 36 mm, f/2.0 - f/2.4, fully multi-coated, 4x aspherical and “ED” glass zoom lens for reliable reproduction of beautiful, natural color.

• Highly acclaimed balance achieved with digital ESP metering, spot metering, and center weighted averaging metering, and a dual autofocusing system to cover low light and low contrast situations.

• Noise Reduction mode allows to reduce noises on a picture with low light shooting.

Functionality

• Approximately 60 ms. shutter release timing*1; sequence shooting at 2.2 frames/sec. (up to 4 frames in IS mode and 7 frames in PS mode).

• Even in the macro close-up mode, you can zoom on an area up to 20 cm (8 inches) from the lens of the camera.

• Dual Scan Mode: Interlaced scan IS mode for highest pixel resolution, and Progressive scan PS mode for faster shutter speeds to 1/5000 second.

• A wide choice of 5 different battery types.

• Durable, aluminum die-cast body.

• Compatible with SmartMedia, CompactFlash (Compatible with Type I and Type II), and Microdrive*

*1Shutter release time after focus lock and full-press on the shutter button. *2The optional B-32LPS or B-30LPS lithium polymer battery set is needed to use a Microdrive for this camera due

to power requirements. See also “Precautions When Using the Microdirve” (➞ 26).

Operability

• Easy to use button layout allows quick settings and adjustments.

• Viewfinder with a focusing screen which allows you to confirm focusing in real time.

• Manual focusing for fine adjustment with a focusing ring.

• Shutter speed, aperture value, other image information displayed in viewfinder.

• Monitor allows waist-level or overhead viewing for composing pictures.

Expandability

• Complete (28 mm - 420 mm equivalent) conversion lens system.

• Optional B-32LPS/B-30LPS lithium polymer battery set enables extended uninterrupted use.

• Remote cable with 2-step release, 1st half-press and then 2nd full-press.

• Flash synchro socket for a generic external flash unit, hot shoe for the dedicated external flash unit FL-40 and generic external flash unit.

• Plug and play USB interface for easy connectivity with most computers.

How to Use This Manual

The sample page below shows you how to use this manual.

Setting Tables

Initial settings (defaults) are indicated in bold.

Indicates the corresponding step number of the procedure on the right.

Using the Menus

To open the next page of a menu in the direction indicated by the arrows , press the appropriate pointer on the arrow pad to move the highlighted green frame in order to perform settings.

Arrow pad

Press the black pointer. If more than one pointer is marked in black, press either pointer.

Procedures

Follow the numbered procedures. The numbers in the illustrations on the left correspond to the step numbers on the right.

Previous shot is not displayed.

Previous shot is displayed for as long as it takes for the image to be stored on the memory card.

Previous shot is displayed for 5 seconds.

Selecting Sharpness

Three settings are available for adjusting sharpness: HARD, NORMAL, and SOFT. SHARP sharpens the contrast at color borders to maximize the clarity of the image. NORMAL Enabled when you purchase the camera. Defines borders to achieve best focus fo printing the image. HARD Greatly enhances and sharpens borders. SOFT Softens borders slightly and is ideal for images that you intend to process with a computer graphics software application.

OFF

AUTO

5sec

Press the menu button .

The menu opens in the monitor.

On the arrow pad, press or to move

the green highlight to the sharp option mark .

On the arrow pad, press to move the

green highlight to HARD, NORMAL, or SOFT.

The mark is displayed in the control panel when a setting other than NORMAL is selected.

Press the button to select the setting.

The green highlight returns to the sharp option mark . Press button again to close the menu.

Note

• Selecting HARD could cause the image to appear rough.

Cautions and Notes provided at bottom of the page describe precautions and tips about using the camera.

Mode Dial Setting

Tells you the possible mode dial settings required to follow the procedure.

P (Program mode)

Camera automatically selects the best aperture value and shutter speed for the shot.

A (Aperture priority mode)

Allows you to set the aperture value (camera selects the shutter speed).

S (Shutter priority mode)

Allows you to set the shutter speed (camera selects the aperture value).

M (Manual mode)

Allows you to set both the shutter speed and aperture value.

(Playback mode)

Allows you to display on the

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monitor images of pictures you have taken.

When shooting mode is set for P, A, S, or M, rapidly press (Monitor button) twice to enter the playback mode.

(Print reserve mode)

Allows you to select images for printing on a DPOF printer or by a DPOF printing service.

(Setup/connection mode)

Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer. Also displays the camera setup features after you press the menu button .

Move the mode dial to align the mark with .

OFF

This is only a sample, not a real page. Please do not attempt to execute the procedure described on this page.

Caring for Your Camera

Lens

• Purchase a standard camera lens blow brush and use it to keep the lens clean.

• For dust and foreign matter difficult to remove with a blow brush, use a cleaning

cloth, or lens tissue, intended only for use with camera lenses to prevent scratching the lens.

• When the camera is not in use, cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from scratches or other accidental damage.

Monitor

• Use a cleaning cloth or tissue intended only for LCDs to clean the monitor.

General care tips

* Always protect the surface of the camera from water. * If you do not use the camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. * Never store the camera with mothballs. * Store the camera in a clean, dry, cool location that is not subject to wide variation in temperature

or humidity.

* If you store the camera for more than one month with the batteries removed, the date and time

settings will return to its factory default. This means that you will need to reset the date and time the next time you use the camera.

* After prolonged storage check the camera to make sure that it is operating correctly. (The growth

of mold, excessive dust, etc. could interfere with operation of the camera.)

* To prevent sand or dirt from interfering with the movements of the manual focusing ring and other

moving parts, keep the camera stored in a case or bag when it is not in use. Avoid using the camera in areas exposed to sand and dust.

CAMEDIA E-20 Features ................................................................................................... 2

How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................... 3

Caring for Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 4

Important Parts and Names ............................................................................................... 9

Getting Started ................................................................................................. 13

Box Contents: Make Sure You Have Everything ......................................................... 14

Attaching the Camera Strap ....................................................................................... 15

Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter ....................................... 16

Taking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics) ........................................... 23

Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................................................ 24

Setting the Shooting Mode and Switching the Camera On ........................................ 28

Checking the Battery .................................................................................................. 29

Checking the Number of Storable Pictures ................................................................ 30

When the Number of Storable Pictures Is Not Displayed ........................................... 32

Attaching the Lens Hood ............................................................................................ 33

Holding the Camera ................................................................................................... 34

Pushing the Shutter Button ........................................................................................ 36

If You Cannot Take a Picture ....................................................................................... 38

Using the Zoom and Macro Functions ....................................................................... 40

Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................................................. 42

Viewing Pictures (Playback) ....................................................................................... 44

Protecting Pictures

Deleting Single Pictures

Switching the Camera Off .......................................................................................... 50

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Shooting Techniques: General Introduction .................................................. 51

Shooting Portraits (Focused Subject, Blurred Background) ....................................... 52

Shooting Portraits (Shooting Backlit Subjects) ........................................................... 53

Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow (Daylight Synchro) ....................................... 54

Shooting the Subject and Background Both in Focus ................................................ 55

Shooting Moving Subjects .......................................................................................... 56

Shooting Close-up ...................................................................................................... 57

Shooting Night Scenes ............................................................................................... 58

Shooting a Night Scene (Noise Reduction) ................................................................ 59

Shooting a Subject Against a Night Scene Background (Slow Synchronization) ....... 60

Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks ................................................................................ 61

Contents (continued)

Taking Pictures: Distance and Focus............................................................. 63

Using Autofocus (AF) ................................................................................................. 64

Using Manual Focus (MF) .......................................................................................... 68

Taking Pictures: Brightness (Exposure) (Aperture and Shutter Speed) .......... 69

Setting the Shooting Mode ......................................................................................... 70

Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Automatically (P Mode) .................... 71

Setting the Aperture Value (A Mode) ......................................................................... 72

Setting the Shutter Speed (S Mode) ........................................................................... 74

Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Manually (M Mode) .......................... 76

Using the IS (Interlace Scan) Mode

Using the PS (Progressive Scan) Mode ............................................................... 80

Selecting the Brightness Adjustment Method (Monitor Preview Mode)

(Only for M Mode) ...................................................................................................... 82

Selecting the Metering Method ............................................................ 83

Using Exposure Compensation

AE Lock ............................................................................................................ 85

Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures ............................................. 86

Changing the ISO Setting

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Taking Pictures: Using a Flash ....................................................................... 89

Selecting a Flash Mode ......................................................................................... 90

Using Flash Control Compensation ...................................................................... 94

Using the Optional Dedicated External Flash FL-40 .................................................. 96

Using Other Flash Units with the Camera .................................................................. 98

Taking Pictures: Color and Quality............................................................... 101

Achieving Natural Color (White Balance) .......................................................... 102

Using White Balance .......................................................................................... 104

Using Quick Reference (One Touch) White Balance

Using Preset White Balance .............................................................................. 107

Selecting Image Quality (Record Mode) ............................................................ 108

Customizing the Record Mode ................................................................................. 111

Selecting Sharpness

Selecting the Contrast ........................................................................................ 114

Using the Noise Reduct (Noise Reduction Mode)

Displaying the Histogram .................................................................................... 117

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Taking Pictures: Special Features ................................................................ 119

Taking Sequential Exposures (Burst Mode) ....................................................... 120

Using the Self-Timer ........................................................................................... 121

Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1 ................................................................... 122

Using the Remote Cable RM-CB1 (Optional) ........................................................... 124

Using Time-Lapse Photography

Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures .......................................................... 129

Selecting the Shutter Sound Type and Volume

Setting the Warning Sound ................................................................................. 132

Setting the Rec View Time ................................................................................. 133

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Idle Time for the Sleep Mode ........................................................... 136

Restoring All Default Settings + ..................................................................... 138

Using an Optional Conversion Lens

Pixel Mapping ..................................................................................................... 142

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Playing Back Images for Viewing .................................................................145

Displaying Image Information ............................................................................ 146

Automatic Playback (Slide Show)

Displaying Images on a TV Screen .......................................................................... 149

Adjusting Monitor Brightness .............................................................................. 150

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Managing Stored Pictures ............................................................................. 151

Copying Images to Another Card ....................................................................... 152

Deleting All Images ............................................................................................ 156

Formatting a Memory Card ................................................................................ 158

Naming Image Files

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Selecting Pictures for Printing...................................................................... 163

Selecting Pictures and Number of Copies for Printing ......................................... 164

Selecting All Pictures on a Card for Printing ...................................................... 166

Setting Up Index Printing .................................................................................... 168

Selecting Pictures for Date or Time Stamping

Printing with Olympus Printers ................................................................................. 172

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Transferring Pictures to a Computer ............................................................ 173

Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a

Direct Connection ..................................................................................................... 174

Optional Devices for Card Reading .......................................................................... 184

Contents (continued)

Monitor Menus................................................................................................ 185

Monitor Menus .................................................................................................... 186

Appendices ..................................................................................................... 189

Appendix 1: Specifications ....................................................................................... 190

Appendix 2: Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 192

Appendix 3: Camera Error Messages ...................................................................... 199

Glossary of Selected Terms ..........................................................................201

Index ............................................................................................................... 206

Important Parts and Names

Metering mode button* ➝ 83

Drive button* ➝ 120, 121, 122

Remote cable jack➝ 124

Built-in flash ➝ 42, 89

Flash button ➝ 42, 93

Manual focus ring ➝ 68

Zoom ring ➝ 40

Exposure compensation button* ➝ 84

Macro button* ➝ 40

Flash synchro socket

(External flash connector) ➝ 99

Focus mode switch➝ 64, 68

Strap eyelet ➝ 15

DC IN jack cap

DC IN jack ➝ 21

Flash mode button* ➝ 90

Record mode button* ➝ 108

Control panel 11

Hot shoe ➝ 97, 99

Monitor 10, 12

Sub dial ➝

Main dial ➝

Viewfinder 12

Diopter adjustment ring ➝ 34

Eyepiece shutter lever ➝ 35

See “Main dial and Sub dial” below.

White balance mode button* ➝ 102

Mode dial ➝ 70

Power switch ➝ 28

AE lock button ➝ 85

Light button ➝ 28 Card access lamp

➝ 17, 37 SM/CF memory

card button* ➝ 129

Card cover lock Card cover

See “Main dial and Sub dial” below.

➝ 25

Connector cover

Video OUT jack ➝ 149 USB connector ➝ 176

* Press and hold, then turn

the main dial or sub dial to operate.

Main dial and sub dial

For your convenience, the main dial and sub dial can be used in the same way in most cases to select the camera settings. However, when the mode dial is set to M (manual mode), the main dial is used to set the aperture value and the sub dial is used to select the shutter speed.

Important Parts and Names (continued)

Monitor lock/release button ➝ 35

Allows you to raise monitor and change angle of view.

Protect button ➝ 48

INFO button* ➝ 12, 68, 146

Use to change information on the monitor while shooting or playing back.

Erase button ➝ 49

Monitor button ➝ 35

Press to switch monitor off/on. In P, A, S, or M mode press twice rapidly to enter playback mode, press again to leave playback mode.

Menu button ➝ 186

Press to open menu in the monitor.

OK button ➝ 186

Arrow pad ➝ 186

When using the menus, press the pointers on the arrow pad to move the green highlight to select options, and then press the button.

Monitor ➝ 12

If you press the monitor button with the mode dial set to P, A, S, or M, you can use the monitor like the viewfinder, with the mode dial set to playback you can view images of pictures that you have taken. If you press the menu button you can open and use the menus.

Shutter button ➝ 36

Remote control receiver/ self-timer lamp ➝ 121, 123

Strap eyelet ➝ 15

Battery compartment ➝ 17

AF port ➝ 64

Speaker

Quick reference (one touch) white balance button ➝ 105

Note

• To prevent damage or the loss of

Tripod socket

Lens

valuable data, never place a credit card, cash card, pre-paid card with magnetic codes, a floppy disk, and other type of storage media affected by a strong magnetic field near the speaker of the unit.

Control panel

Flash control ➝ 42, 89

The (flash suppression) mark displays when the built-in flash is closed. Nothing displays for Auto flash mode.

Slow synchro

Fill-in flash

Red-eye reduction

2nd-curtain

Shutter speed ➝ 74

Aperture value ➝ 72

Macro ➝ 40

Self-timer ➝ 121

Conversion lens ➝ 139

Sequential shooting ➝ 120

Number of storable pictures ➝ 30

At power on, also displays a percentage for the battery check for the lithium polymer battery.

Note

• If you half-press the shutter button, the viewfinder display will light on. The viewfinder display goes off eight seconds after you release the button.

• After the camera is switched on, you will see “- - ” displayed for the aperture, shutter speed, and exposure level settings until you half-press the shutter button. When you release the shutter-button from half-pressing, you will see “- -” displayed again after 8 seconds.

Flash intensity control

Remote control ➝ 122

Record mode

➝ 108

TIFF*, SHQ, HQ, or SQ * Indicates RAW when blinking

Battery check ➝ 29

Selected memory card SmartMedia CompactFlash /Microdrive ➝ 129

Indicates the number of pictures in the buffer. The bars disappear as the pictures move from the buffer to the card.

• displays

When the PS mode is set (➝ 80) or sharpness/contrast setting is not set to NORMAL (➝ 113, 114).

• blinks

When the noise reduction mode is set (➝ 115)

ISO (Displays setting other than AUTO) ➝ 88

Card error ➝ 199

Memory gauge ➝ 38

Indicates shots are stored in temporary memory (a buffer). Goes off after pictures are stored on a card. When the memory gauge is blinking, the buffer is full and you cannot take a picture.

When the bars are blinking, you cannot take a picture. The number of blinking bars varies depending on the following settings:

• IS/PS/Noise reduction mode setting (➝ 78, 80, 115)

• Record mode setting (➝ 108)

White balance (Displays setting other than AUTO) ➝ 104, 105, 107

Manual focus ➝ 68

Auto bracket ➝ 86

Exposure compensation/ Exposure level

In the P, A, S modes displays exposure compensation value. (➝ 84) In the M mode displays the exposure level (the difference between the selected and ideal exposure levels). (➝ 77)

Metering mode ➝ 83

Digital ESP metering Center weighted averaging metering Spot metering

Important Parts and Names (continued)

Viewfinder

Spot metering area ➝ 83

Indicates the area employed for spot metering when camera is in spot metering mode .

AF correct mark ➝ 64

After half-pressing shutter button, blinks until subject is in focus, and then lights when subject is in focus. Does not blink or light when camera is in manual focus mode.

Flash warning ➝ 37

Blinks to warn you that flash is required for the shot when builtin flash is closed (pressing the flash button raises the built-in flash), blinks while the flash is charging, and lights when flash is fully charged.

Shutter speed ➝ 74

Macro ➝ 40

AF target mark ➝ 34

Position this mark on the subject that you want to focus.

Aperture value ➝ 72

Metering mode ➝ 83

Center weighted

averaging metering

Spot metering Nothing displayed for digital ESP metering.

Exposure compensation/ Exposure level

In the P, A, and S modes displays exposure compensation value. (➝ 84) In the M mode, displays the exposure level (the difference between the selected and ideal exposure levels). (➝ 77)

AE (Automatic Exposure) Lock ➝ 85

White balance ➞ 104, 105, 107

Displays when the white balance is not set to auto.

Monitor Display (During Shooting)

Pressing the button repeatedly switches the information displayed at the bottom of the monitor in this order: Information Display ➞ Shooting Distance Display ➞ Display Off.

Shooting distance ➞ 68 Displaying Image Information ➞ 146

Metering mode

Exposure compensation/ Exposure level

AE Lock

AF correct mark

Macro

Flash warning

Aperture value

Shutter speed

White balance

Getting Started

After you remove the camera from the box, first make sure that you have everything, then attach the camera strap and install the batteries provided with the camera.

In this chapter, you will also learn how to install optional batteries not provided with the camera and how to connect and use the optional AC adapter which allows you to power the camera with house current.

How to use this manual

The following notations are used to alert you to important information to help you avoid personal injury, to prevent damage to the camera or the loss of valuable images, and to provide valuable hints and tips about using the camera.

Warning Ignoring a warning could lead to serious injury or death. Caution Ignoring a caution could cause minor personal injury,

damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data.

Note Notes provide tips or hints about using the product more

efficiently and remind you of operational limitations.

If you experience a minor problem or if you see a term in text that you do not understand, refer to the Troubleshooting or Glossary sections provided at the end of this manual.

(➞ 12) This notation tells you the number of the page where you

can find more information about the procedure or feature described in the previous sentence or paragraph.

BEFORE YOU USE THIS CAMERA, PLEASE READ ALL THE IMPORTANT NOTICES DESCRIBED ON A SEPARATE VOLUME.

Box Contents: Make Sure You Have Everything

As you remove each item from the box, check it against the items described below to make sure that you have everything. If any item is missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the camera.

Camera

RM-1 remote control

Lithium battery packs (CR-V3)

• SmartMedia card (1)

• SmartMedia Static-free case (1)

• SmartMedia labels (2)

• SmartMedia protect seals (4)

Lens cap

Lens hood

• Customer registration card

USB cable

• Reference Manual (Included in the software CD in some regions)

• Basic Manual (Not provided in some regions)

• Quick Start Guide

• Remote control instructions

• SmartMedia instructions

• Software Installation Guide (Included in the Software CD pack in some regions)

•

Olympus RAW File Import Plug-in Installation Guide

(Not provided in some regions)

• Warranty card

Strap

Video cable

• Software CD

The following are included: – CAMEDIA Master Software – Windows 98/98SE USB driver – Olympus RAW File Import Plug-in – Reference Manual (Not provided in some regions)

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the carrying strap to both sides of the camera.

Slide the end of the strap through

the strap eyelet on the camera.

As shown in the illustration, slide

the end of the strap through the sleeve and frame on the strap.

Slide the sleeve up to the eyelet.

Frame

Pull the strap tight around the

frame and make sure that it does not slip.

Repeat this procedure to attach the

other end of the strap to the other side of the camera.

Caution

• Please make sure that the strap is connected securely to the camera. Not attaching the strap, or

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attaching it incorrectly, could cause you to drop and damage the camera. Olympus can assume absolutely no responsibility for damages resulting from incorrectly attaching or not attaching the strap to the camera.

Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter

The following five types of batteries can be used with this camera, or you can use the optional AC adapter to connect the camera to a household power outlet.

Battery Type Battery Set Rechargeable Lithium battery pack CR-V3 (provided with camera) 2 NO AA (R6) Ni-MH batteries (sold separately) 4 YES AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries 4 YES

Lithium polymer batteries (sold separately) (battery holder required) AA (R6) Alkaline batteries

Caution

• To avoid damaging the camera from overheated batteries, never use AA (R6) zinc-carbon

• The lithium battery pack CR-V3 cannot be recharged.

• Performance of AA (R6) alkaline batteries varies considerably according to brand, battery age, and

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(manganese) or AA (R6) lithium batteries with this camera. Always use the identical batteries as a set, and never mix battery types.

temperature. (Performance is particularly erratic at low temperatures.) In some cases these batteries may run down very quickly. We therefore recommend the use of Ni-MH batteries, lithium battery packs, or the lithium polymer battery in preference to AA (R6) alkaline batteries.

Battery service life

The service life of batteries is affected by many factors: battery type, manufacturer, how and where the camera is used, and so on.

Note

The following conditions listed below could cause the batteries to discharge quickly, even without taking pictures:

• Repeatedly half-pressing the shutter button or turning the manual focus ring

• Repeatedly zooming on a subject

• Leaving the monitor on

• Leaving the camera connected to a computer

1 YES 4NO

Inserting the lithium battery pack (CR-V3)

OFF

Two lithium battery packs are required.

Caution

• The lithium battery pack CR-V3 cannot be recharged.

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Power switch

OFF

White line

Power is OFF. Power is ON.

Battery compartment knob

OFF

Card access lamp

Make sure the white line on the

power switch is at the OFF position.

If the power switch is set to ON, move it to the OFF position.

Make sure that the card access

lamp is off.

If the card access lamp is blinking, wait for it to go off.

Raise the battery compartment

knob and turn it to the open position in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration.

Caution

• If you remove the battery holder with the

camera power on, the current mode and time may be reset. The picture just taken may not be stored on the card, and images already stored on the card could be damaged. Please make sure that the power switch is set to OFF.

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Power switch

Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter (continued)

Remove the battery holder.

If insulation seal is attached, peel it off.

Battery holder

Do not remove the seal.

Insert a battery into the battery

holder as shown in the illustration.

Gently press down on the battery

in the direction of the arrow until you hear it lock in place.

If you accidentally insert the battery reversed, you will not be able to fully insert it. In this case, remove it and insert it correctly.

Using the same procedure, insert

another battery in the other side of the battery holder.

Insert the battery holder (with the

batteries inserted) into the camera.

Gently push in the holder while

turning the battery compartment knob to the closed position.

Finally, fold down the battery compartment knob.

If you want to start taking pictures now, go on to the next chapter. (➞ 23)

Caution

• Do not inser t the battery holder into the

camera with a battery loaded in only one side. The battery holder may not be removed.

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Inserting commercially available AA (R6) Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, or Alkaline batteries

Be sure to use four batteries of the same type. Before inserting Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries, make sure that they are fully charged.

Insert the batteries as described in

the previous section for lithium

You may notice a gap after loading the AA (R6) batteries into the holder, but this is normal. The batteries will make proper contact when the holder has been inserted into the camera.

battery packs (CR-V3). (➞ 17)

Insert the batteries into the battery holder with the polarity of each battery aligned correctly as shown in the illustration.

Battery holder

Before loading batteries ...

Warning

Batteries with any part of the outer seal (magnetic insulation sheath) peeled off, or any battery split along the seam, can leak, generate heat, or explode. Never use damaged batteries in the camera. Store-bought batteries occasionally may be defective, with all or part of the magnetic insulation sheath peeled off. Never use batteries in this condition.

These batteries cannot be used:

All of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) is peeled off (bare batteries). Batteries with all or part of the electrical insulation sheath peeled off.

Part of the negative electrode is protruding although not covered by the seal.

The negative electrode (minus terminal) is flat and only partially covered by the seal (electrical insulation sheath). The negative electrode (the minus surface) is flat and not covered by the seal.

Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter (continued)

Inserting the optional lithium polymer battery (B-12LPB/B-10LPB)

The rechargeable lithium polymer battery (sold separately) can power the camera for long periods. The lithium polymer battery is inserted into a power battery holder (B-HLD10) (sold separately) attached to the camera. For more details about installing and using the lithium polymer battery, refer to the lithium polymer battery and power battery holder instructions.

Power battery holder

Lithium polymer battery

Optional lithium polymer battery sets

• B-32LPS (latest model)

The following are included:

– B-12LPB (one lithium polymer battery) – B-20LPC (one lithium polymer battery charger) – B-HLD10 (one power battery holder)

• B-30LPS

The following are included:

– B-10LPB (one lithium polymer battery) – B-20LPC (one lithium polymer battery charger) – B-HLD10 (one power battery holder)

Note Connecting the AC adapter with the battery installed

• The voltage of the dedicated AC adapter is higher than that of the batteries, so when you connect the AC adapter to the camera, power is supplied from the AC adapter and the battery power is not consumed.

• The voltage of the lithium polymer battery is higher than that of the dedicated AC adapter, so even when the AC adapter is connected to the camera, power is supplied from the lithium polymer battery. If the lithium polymer battery is installed and you want to connect the AC adapter, first remove the lithium polymer battery.

Using the AC adapter (sold separately)

An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camere is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service Center for details.

Make sure the white line on the

power switch is at the OFF position.

If the power switch is set to ON, move it to the OFF position.

Make sure that the card access

lamp is off.

Plug the AC adapter power cord

into a power outlet.

On the lower left side of the

camera, locate the cover with the

mark and open it. Plug the other end of the AC adapter power cord into the DC IN jack.

Note

• The AC adapter may become slightly warm during prolonged use. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

Power outlet

OFF

AC adapter power cord plug

AC adapter

DC IN jack

Warning Follow these simple guidelines to ensure safe operation of the camera.

• Use the correct AC adapter

To avoid damaging the camera, personal injury, or other unexpected problems, connect and use only the AC adapter recommended for use with this camera. Olympus can accept no responsibility for damage or injury caused by using an AC adapter that is not rated and approved for use with this camera.

• Use the correct power source

Use only the optional AC adapter intended for use with this camera. Use the AC adapter with this camera only in the country where you purchased it. The AC adapter is not rated for use with different power sources, which could vary widely in different countries. Before travelling abroad, purchase extra batteries. If you have any questions, contact an Olympus authorized service center.

Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter (continued)

• If a malfunction occurs

If you notice that the AC adapter body or power cord is extremely hot, or if you notice any unusual odors or smoke around the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter power cord from the power source immediately. Contact your dealer or an Olympus service center for assistance. Frequently inspect the AC adapter power cord. If you notice that the cable covering or plug is damaged in any way, immediately contact your dealer or an Olympus service center.

• Connecting and disconnecting the AC adapter

Always make sure that the camera is switched off before you connect/disconnect the AC adapter to/from the camera. Never handle the AC adapter power cord with wet hands. When connecting the AC adapter, (1) first plug the AC adapter power cord into the power outlet, (2) connect the other end of the power cord to the DC IN jack on the camera, and then (3) switch the camera on. Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. To disconnect the AC adapter, switch the camera off, disconnect the power cord from the camera, and then unplug the power cord from the power supply. Grip the AC adapter, not the cord, when you unplug it. Never twist, bend, or pull on the power cord. Always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet when the camera is not in use.

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Taking Pictures

(Shooting and Viewing Basics)

In this chapter you will learn how to insert a memory card, take a picture, and view the picture. This chapter describes only the basic procedures for taking and viewing pictures. For more details about camera operation, refer to the later chapters.

Inserting a Memory Card

The SmartMedia, CompactFlash, and Microdrive card store pictures that you take with the camera. Throughout these instructions, the SmartMedia, CompactFlash, and Microdrive cards are simply referred to as “cards. ” The CompactFlash or Microdrive card is inserted into the same slot. Both cards cannot be used at the same time. The SmartMedia and CompactFlash/Microdrive cards can be installed together, or either card one at a time. However, at least one card must be inserted in order to operate the camera.

Caution

• A memory card is a delicate, precision device. Handle it carefully. Never touch the electrical

• A commercially obtained card must be formatted using the camera (➞ 158).

SmartMedia (SM) provided

You can use Olympus or any other brand 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia memory card (5V cards cannot be used).

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contacts on the SmartMedia card (shown below), and never subject a card to strong shocks or vibrations.

Electrical contacts

Protect area

CompactFlash (CF) (sold separately)

Can be used same as SmartMedia to store images.

Microdrive (sold separately)

A hard disk, based on the CF Type II standard, that can be used with this camera. It is compact with high storage capacity. Due to power requirements, an optional B-32LPS or B-30LPS lithium polymer battery set is needed to use a Microdrive with this camera.

Card access lamp

Make sure that the card access

lamp is off.

If the card access lamp is blinking, wait for it to go off. If you accidentally open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking, you could lose the image being stored on the card or possibly damage the card itself.

Lift up the card cover lock while

pressing the round release button under it.

The card cover opens.

Card cover lock

While pressing here, slide up.

Notched corner

SmartMedia

When the SmartMedia is inserted correctly

Card cover

Insert the card.

• SmartMedia card

Taking care not to touch the electrical contacts, hold the SmartMedia card with the notched corner down, and then insert it into the slot closest to you. Push the card completely into the slot. (Insert the SmartMedia card until you can see about 2 mm (3/32") of the card above the edge of the slot.) To avoid damaging the electrical contacts, make sure that you do not insert the SmartMedia card into the CompactFlash/ Microdrive card slot. To remove the SmartMedia card, see the instructions below.

• CompactFlash/Microdrive card

Hold the card so that the arrow on the card can be seen and points into the slot, then insert it straight into the wider slot. Gently push in the card until it stops. To avoid damaging the card, never force it into the slot if it cannot be inserted smoothly. To remove the card, see the instructions on the next page.

CompactFlash (Microdrive)

Inserting a Memory Card (continued)

To close the card cover, press it

gently until you hear it click and lock.

Removing a SmartMedia card

Gently push in on the installed SmartMedia card to release it, and then pull it out of the camera.

Removing a CompactFlash/Microdrive card

Gently press the eject button to release the card. To prevent the card from jumping out of the camera, press the eject button with only light pressure.

Eject button

With both cards set in the camera

With both a SmartMedia and a CompactFlash/Microdrive card installed in the camera, you can select either card for storing pictures. (➞ 129)

Precautions When Using the Microdrive

Please pay attention to the following restrictions regarding use of the Microdrive. For important shooting, the SmartMedia or CompactFlash card is recommended. (Also, carefully read the Microdrive manual.)

Where to Use the Microdrive

The Microdrive is a compact, lightweight hard disk drive. Because it is a rotating data storage media, as contrasted with stationary recording media such as CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, a Microdrive cannot withstand strong shock or vibration. When using a Microdrive, always handle the camera carefully to protect the Microdrive and camera from vibration and shock, especially while the Microdrive is writing data to or reading data from the disk.

General Precautions

• Never throw the camera onto a hard surface like a desk while the Microdrive is writing data to the disk.

• Never allow the camera to strike a hard object while the camera is hanging from your shoulder by its shoulder strap.

• Avoid using the camera in an area, such as a construction site, where there is a large amount of vibration.

• Avoid using the camera in a moving vehicle such as a jeep to reduce vibrations.

Caring for the Microdrive

• Do not write on the label.

• Do not peel off the label.

• Do not paste anything over the label.

• Always transport or store the Microdrive in its specially designed protective case.

• The Microdrive could become warm during prolonged use, so handle it carefully.

• Keep the Microdrive away from office equipment or other electrical appliances that generate strong

electromagnetic fields.

• Do not press down hard on the Microdrive cover.

Operating the Camera

Using the Microdrive unit will rapidly increase the consumption of battery power. To reduce the amount of battery power consumption, pay attention to the following points:

• Avoid using the monitor to frame shots.

• If it is not required, do not use the SmartMedia card at the same time. Remove the SmartMedia

card from the camera.

• Use a large capacity battery such as the CR-V3 lithium battery pack or an optional B-12LPB or B-10LPB lithium polymer battery.

• If no camera control operates, remove the batteries and replace them.

• If the battery is low, the camera may not power up when the Microdrive is inserted.

If a card error occurs (➞ 199)

• If you cannot record or retrieve images from the card, use your computer to check the card with ScanDisk.

Setting the Shooting Mode and Switching the Camera On

Switch the camera on.

If the lens cap is attached, remove

it.

Press the latches inward and pull the cap off.

Turn the mode dial to align P

OFF

Control panel

(Program mode) with the

Move the power switch and make

sure the white line on the power switch is at the ON position.

When the camera is switched on, the battery check and number of storable pictures are displayed in the control panel.

Set the focus mode switch to AF

(autofocus).

The first time that you use the

camera, you should set the date and time. (➞ 134)

mark.

Battery check

Number of storable pictures

Control panel difficult to see?

Press . The control panel backlight lights for about 8 seconds.

(Lights the control panel)

LIGHT button

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