Olympus Mju 300 Digital, Mju 400 Digital, Stylus 300 Digital, Stylus 400 Digital Reference Manual
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camera before taking important photographs.
z This reference manual contains guidelines for using Olympus Stylus
300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL). Except where otherwise
specified, the explanations in the manual apply to both models.
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right to update or modify information contained in this manual.
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : Stylus 300 DIGITAL, Stylus 400 DIGITAL
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(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
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Contents
P.4
Introduction of the
camera’s functions
This section guides you through
the basic operations from taking
pictures to playing them back.
“Quick-start guide” is designed
for those who want to become
familiar with the camera in a
very short time.
For fine-tuning the settings to
get that particular shot
For playing back and arranging
pictures
Settings that make the camera
easier to operate.
Printing pictures
Troubleshooting and other
information
Getting started
Quick-start guide
Using the menus and tabs
Shooting basics
Advanced shooting
Playback
Useful functions
Print settings
Miscellaneous
Specifications
Glossary of terms
index
P.8
P.33
P.39
P.47
P.65
P.83
P.101
P.111
P.117
P.133
P.135
P.137
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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Getting started 8
Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Weatherproof feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using an optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2 Quick-start guide 33
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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3 Using the menus and tabs 39
About the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
How to use the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4 Shooting basics 47
Shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Taking still pictures using the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Determine the position of the subject
after focusing (Focus Lock). . . . . . . . . 54
Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Night scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the digital zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5 Advanced shooting 65
Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Selecting the metering area , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Sequential shooting , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) . . 79
Adjusting the White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6 Playback 83
Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Playback on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Picture Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Creating sepia-toned pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7 Useful functions 101
Saving the settings (All Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Formatting cards (Card setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . 107
Turning the beep sound off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Pixel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Video output selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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8 Print settings 111
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
9 Miscellaneous 117
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
List of functions by shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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1 Getting started
Names of parts
Camera
1
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Turns the camera on
and off in the shooting
mode.
Card cover
P.23
Connector cover
P.23, 89
Lens barrier
Shutter button
Lens
Remote
Extends automatically
control
when you open the lens
receiver
barrier. P.25
P.67
VIDEO OUT
jack
USB connector
P.89
Flash
P.62
DC-IN jack (4.8V)
P.33
Self-timer/
Remote control
lamp
P.66, 67
DC-IN jack
cover
P.20
P.20
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Names of parts
Arrow pad
The arrow pad is used as arrow keys, as well as function buttons. The , ,
, and marks indicate which arrow key to press.
Shooting mode button
Macro button
Self-timer button
Monitor
P.35
Battery compartment cover
P.18
Viewfinder
AF target mark
Flash mode button
Zoom button (W/T )
P.59, 85, 86
Strap eyelet
OK/Menu button
()
Monitor button
(QUICK VIEW )
P.35
Playback button
P.26
Tripod socket
Orange lamp
Green lamp
P.50
P.50
P.50
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P.16
P.39
()
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Names of parts
SHQ
Monitor indications
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Shooting mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
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7
Getting started
8
9
SHQ
10
Still picture Movie
Items Indications Ref. page
1 Shooting mode , , , , , , P.47
2 Battery check , P.13
3 Green lamp P.50
4 Flash stand-by/
Camera movement
warning/ Flash charge
5 Macro mode P.65
6 Flash mode , , P.62
7 Sequential shooting , P.70
8 Self-timer
Remote control
9 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.75
10 Resolution 2272 × 1704, 2048 × 1536, etc. P.76
11 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P.79
12 Metering P.69
13 White balance , , , P.81
14 AF target mark [ ] P.54
15 Memory gauge , , , P.13
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12
13
14
15
16
(Lights)
(Blinks)
1
2
5
6
9
11
13
14
15
16
P.62
P.66
P.67
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Items Indications Ref. page
16 Number of storable still
pictures
Seconds remaining
16
16''
Names of parts
P.50
P.57
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Names of parts
2048
1536
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Playback mode
INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the
monitor. Screens when the Information display is set to ON are shown below.
“Displaying shooting information” (P.105)
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1
2048
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1536
2
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Still picture Movie
Items Indications Ref. page
1 Battery check , P.13
2 Print reservation, Number of prints ×10 P.111
3 Movie P.91
4 Protect P.93
5 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.75
6 Resolution 2272 × 1704, 2048 × 1536, etc. P.76
7 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P.79
8 White balance AUTO, , , , P.81
9 Date and time ’03.05.17 15:30 P.30
10 File number (still picture)
Playing time/Total recording time
(movie)
FILE: 100-0030
0"/20"
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
—
• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been
selected and displayed from the index display are different from
Note
those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the
movie playback function.
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Names of parts
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Memory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While
the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The
memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the
shooting status.
When the whole memory gauge is lit, wait a few moments until the lit area goes
off before taking the next shot.
When taking still pictures
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
One picture taken
(Lit)
More than two taken
(Lit)
No more pictures can be
taken
(Fully lit)
Wait until the gauge
returns to the status on the
left to take the next shot.
When recording movies
If you continue shooting
Shoot
Wait
Before
shooting
(Gauge is off)
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Battery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera
is in use.
Lights (Green)
Pictures can be
taken.*
During shooting (Lit)
•Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.
•Movie recording ends automatically when the whole memory gauge
is lit.
No indication
Lights (Red)
Remaining power level: low
Recharge as soon as
possible especially for
extended use.
Green and orange lamps on
right of viewfinder blink
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with a charged
battery.
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Names of parts
* Energy consumption varies greatly depending on the camera’s operational
status. The camera may turn off without displaying the low battery warning.
Recharge as soon as possible.
Weatherproof feature
The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any
direction. However, it cannot be used underwater. Observe the following
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precautions when using the camera.
Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera
Getting started
caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user.
•Do not wash the camera
with water.
• The camera loses its waterproof capability if the battery compartment
cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover is open. Make sure that all
the covers are closed before using the camera.
• Wipe any water off the camera before changing the battery or card.
• Keep the lens out of the water when taking pictures. (The camera may
not focus correctly.)
• If the camera gets splashed, wipe the water off as soon as possible with
a dry cloth. Salt water spray or droplets can cause damage to the camera
if the camera is not wiped dry as soon as possible.
• Do not apply excessive force to or attempt to peel off the rubber packing
of the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover.
• If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest
Olympus service center. (A charge is made for replacement of parts.)
• If the rubber packing of the battery compartment cover, connector cover
or DC-IN jack cover contains dirt or sand, wipe it off before closing the
cover, otherwise water may get inside the camera.
• The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not
weatherproof. Care should be taken when using the accessories.
•Do not drop the camera
into water.
•Do not take pictures
underwater.
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How to use this manual
Adjusting the monitor brightness
This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can
be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode.
1
In the top menu, select MODE
MENU
SETUP
, and
press
.
“How to use the menus” (P.40)
2
Press to adjust the
brightness of the monitor, and
when you have set the desired
level, press .
• Pressing brightens the monitor, and
pressing darkens it.
• Press again to exit the menu.
Arrow pad ( )
ADJUST
GO
Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details of
operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.40).
The buttons for the
function and their
location are clearly
illustrated.
, , and
indicate which button
to press on the arrow pad.
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page
in this manual.
Indications used in this manual
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that
Note
should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
Reference pages describing details or associated information.
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Attaching the strap
1
Thread the short end of the
strap through the strap eyelet.
2
Thread the long end of the
strap through the loop that has
already gone through the
eyelet.
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3
Pull the strap tight, making
sure that it is securely fastened and
does not come loose.
• Do not pull the strap too hard as this may cause it to break.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily
Note
catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.
• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera
does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera
falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Strap eyelet
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Charging the battery
This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery is
dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not
fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the
specified charger (LI-10C) before first use. For details, read the charger’s
instructions (provided).
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About the battery
Make sure that the + and – terminals of the battery
shown in the illustration on the right are correctly
oriented when loading the battery into the charger.
Charge indicator
When charge
indicator changes
from red to green,
the battery is fully
charged.
Lithium ion battery
Connector terminals
Lithium ion battery
1
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Charger
AC cable
• Use only the specified charger.
• We recommend that you keep a spare battery (sold separately) with
Note
you if you are planning to use the camera for long periods.
To the AC input connector
AC wall outlet
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Loading the battery
Use an Olympus LI-10B lithium ion battery.
Important
• Be sure to check the date and time after changing the battery.
1
Make sure that:
The lens barrier
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is closed.
The lamp on the right
of the viewfinder is off.
The monitor is
off.
2
Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of
direction indicated by the
(the
Battery compartment cover
mark on the cover), and lift it up in
the direction of
3
Insert the battery in the direction
.
Connector terminals
shown in the illustration.
4
Close the battery compartment
cover so that it pushes the battery
down inside
. While pressing the
mark, slide the cover in the
direction of
• If the battery compartment cover seems
hard to close, do not force it. With the
battery compartment cover shut, press the
in the direction shown in the illustration.
• If the camera is left for about a day with the battery removed, the
date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.
Note
.
mark firmly and push
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Loading the battery
Precautions when using the battery
The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending
on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an
exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the
battery level warning (P.13).
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Removing the battery
1
Turn the camera over so that it is upside down.
• This will prevent the battery from falling out when you open the battery
compartment cover.
2
Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of
direction indicated by the
(the
Battery compartment cover
mark on the cover), and lift it up in
the direction of
3
Remove the battery.
• Keeping your hand over the battery
compartment, return the camera to the
upright position to remove the battery.
4
Close the battery compartment
.
cover.
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• Be sure to turn the camera upside down before opening the battery
compartment cover to prevent the battery from falling out.
Note
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Loading the battery
Using an optional AC adapter
In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the camera, you can also
use an AC adapter. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
An optional Olympus AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera
from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An
AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads.
Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the
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camera is being used.
Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.
Getting started
AC wall outlet
Power plug
DC-IN jack
Connection cord plug
Open the DC-IN jack cover
and plug in the AC adapter.
• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a PC,
the image data may be lost or damaged. You are recommended to
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use the AC adapter when transferring images to a PC. Do not
connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is
communicating with the PC.
• Do not remove or load the batteries or connect or disconnect the AC
adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the
camera’s internal settings or functions.
AC adapter
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• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described
below. This could mean that the battery runs down faster.
• When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended
period of time.
• Repeated zoom adjustments.
• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button
halfway.
• When the camera is connected to a PC.
• Carefully read the separate-volume Safety Precaution before use.
• When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the
AC adapter even if batteries are loaded in the camera. The AC
adapter does not charge batteries in the camera.
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Inserting a card
“Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card
to record pictures.
Card basics
The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you
have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased,
overwritten, and/or edited on a PC.
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c Index area
You can write down the card’s contents.
d Contact area
Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read
contacts.
Compatible cards
• xD-Picture Card (16 to 256 MB)
• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that
was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use,
Note
be sure to format the card on this camera.
(Card setup)” (P.103)
1
Make sure that:
The lens barrier
is closed.
The lamp on the right
of the viewfinder is off.
“Formatting cards
The monitor is
off.
c
d
2
Open the connector cover while
pressing the
mark in the
illustration.
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Connector cover
Inserting a card
3
Open the card cover by
pulling the card cover
catch towards you.
4
Face the card the correct
way and insert it into the card
slot.
• Insert the card while keeping it straight.
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an
angle could damage the contact area or
cause the card to jam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way,
data may not be written to the card.
5
Close the card cover.
6
Close the connector cover.
•Press the mark in the illustration when
closing the connector cover.
Note
Do not close the connector cover without
first closing the card cover.
Card cover
Card cover catch
Index area side
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Inserting a card
Removing the card
1
Open the connector cover and the card cover.
2
Push the card all the way in to
unlock it, then let it return slowly.
• The card is ejected a short way and then
stops.
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Releasing your finger quickly after
pushing the card all the way in may cause
it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
3
Hold the card straight and pull it
out.
• Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint
pens.
Note
• Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the battery while
the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data on the
card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.
• Do not push the card in when the card cover is closed. Doing so
could damage the card or the camera.
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Power on/off
zzzz
When shooting pictures
Power on: Open the lens barrier.
Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it almost touches the
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode. The lens extends and the
subject is displayed on the monitor.
If the lens does not extend when the
lens barrier is opened, there is a
possibility that the barrier is not fully
open. Open the lens barrier fully
until you feel it click.
When using the camera for the first time or after the camera has been
left for about a day with the battery removed, the date and time are
reset. In this event, “SET DATE & TIME” appears on the monitor
when the camera is turned on.
Press to turn off the monitor. The camera is still on.
lens barrel.
The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the
lens retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing
the lens barrier completely.
The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.)
TIPS
• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep
mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. The lens
retracts automatically 5 minutes after that. The camera activates
again as soon as you lightly press the shutter button or zoom button.
Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not intend to
take any pictures for a while.
“Setting the date and time” (P.30)
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• Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may
damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.
Note
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When playing back pictures
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closed.
The camera turns on in the playback
mode. The monitor turns on and the
last picture taken is displayed.
Power off: Press .
Note
The monitor and the camera turn off.
TIPS
• When the camera turns on, the monitor may light up for an instant
and a picture appear after a short time. This is not a malfunction.
• Never open the card cover, remove the card or the battery, or
connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on.
Doing so could destroy all data on the card. Destroyed data cannot
be restored. When changing the card, be sure to turn the camera off
before opening the card cover.
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If the card is not recognized (card check)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If
there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera
is inserted, the following screen is displayed.
• All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted.
Note
Monitor indication Corrective action
There is no card in the camera or the card is not
inserted properly.
NO CARD
CARD%SEtUP
POWER%OFF
SELECt
FORMAt
GO
Æ Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove
it and insert it again correctly.
The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures.
Replace it with a new one or format the card.
Æ Press
Æ Format the card.
Press to select FORMAT, then press
Select YES and press
Formatting starts. If the card was successfully
to select POWER OFF, then press
. Replace it with a new one.
to display the confirmation screen.
formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.
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Selecting a language
You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual
shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations.
Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this
camera.
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Open the lens barrier fully.
• The lens extends and the monitor turns
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2
Press .
• The top menu is displayed.
3
Press on the arrow pad to
select MODE MENU.
4
Press to select the SETUP
tab, then press
.
SETUP tab
Arrow pad ( )
WB
Top menu
ALL RESEt
CAMCARD
SEtUP
REC VIEW
PIXEL MAPPING
MODE MENU
ON
ENGLISH
ON
ON
5
Press to select , then
press
.
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ALL RESEt
CAMCARD
SEtUP
REC VIEW
PIXEL MAPPING
ON
ENGLISH
ON
ON
6
Press to select a language,
then press
7
Press again to exit the
.
menu.
8
Close the lens barrier to turn the
camera off.
TIPS
• The language can also be set from the playback mode.
Selecting a language
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUtSCH
ESPAÑOL
SELECt
GO
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