Olympus Mju 410 Digital, Stylus 410 Digital Reference Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference

Manual

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Preparations

Taking still pictures

Viewing still pictures

Recording movies

Playing back movies

Printing

Creating and sharing images using a computer

Troubleshooting

Appendix

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. The reference manuals for this camera consist of the following two

guides. To ensure correct and safe use of the camera, please read the manuals before using the camera and refer to them whenever necessary during use.

Basic manual

Contains instructions for setup and

Reference

manual

(this manual)

some for basic operations.

We recommend first-time users to read this manual first.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Contact an

authorized Olympus service center for the product name, model number, and the latest information.

While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find any

errors, omissions, or points which are unclear, please contact an authorized Olympus service center.

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part except for

personal use. It may not be transferred without permission.

Olympus accepts no responsibility for losses suffered by the customer or a third

party as a result of improper use of this product.

Olympus accepts no responsibility for any damage due to a loss of image data

resulting from malfunction of this product, repair by a third party not authorized by Olympus, or other reason.

Voluntary radio interference control

This equipment is a Class B digital device based on the standards of the Voluntary

Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). This equipment is designed for use in a home environment, but it may cause interference to radio or television reception if used in the vicinity of the receiver.

Follow the instructions in the manuals to ensure correct use. Do not use the camera inside an aircraft during take-off or landing. Use of a cable other than that specified herein when connecting the equipment

may result in VCCI limits being exceeded. Use only the specified cable.

Trademarks

Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or

trademarks of their respective owners.

Design rule for Camera File System (DCF)

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).

Contains a description of all the camera functions.

Use this manual to get the most out of all the features and functions of your camera.

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Introduction...................................................................................... 2

Contents ..........................................................................................3

Read this first 8

Unpacking the box contents....................................................................8

For safe use of your camera...................................................................9

Weatherproof feature............................................................................13

Names of parts......................................................................................14

Monitor indications................................................................................15

Preparations 16

Before operating your camera....................................................... 16

Attaching the strap................................................................................16

Charging the battery .............................................................................17

Loading and removing the battery ........................................................18

AC adapter (sold separately)......................................................21

Inserting and removing the picture card................................................22

xD-Picture Card..........................................................................25

Power on/off..........................................................................................26

When taking pictures (Shooting mode).......................................26

When viewing pictures (Playback mode)....................................27

When connecting the camera to the computer...........................27

Camera settings ............................................................................28

Menu operations ...................................................................................28

Selecting your language for on-screen display ( )....................... 29

Setting the date and time ( ) ...........................................................31

Saving the settings(ALL RESET)..........................................................33

Checking the picture you have just taken (REC VIEW)........................ 36

Setting the beep sound ( )...............................................................38

Setting the shutter sound (SHUTTER SOUND)....................................40

Setting the volume (VOLUME)..............................................................42

Setting the power on/off screen and sound(PW ON SETUP)...............44

Setting the screen color (COLOR)........................................................46

Setting serial numbers for file names(FILE NAME)..............................48

Turning off the monitor(MONITOR OFF)..............................................51

Formatting a picture card ( FORMAT).............................................52

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor ( )......................................54

Adjust the CCD and image processing functions(PIXEL MAPPING) ...56

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Contents

Taking still pictures 58

Shooting ........................................................................................ 58

Holding the camera correctly ................................................................58

Taking still pictures ...............................................................................59

When to use the monitor and viewfinder ....................................62

Focusing on a subject that is not in the center of the frame

(Focus lock)................................................................................63

Settings suited to situation and purpose .......................................65

Changing shooting modes ....................................................................65

Using the zoom.....................................................................................68

Enabling the digital zoom............................................................70

Using the flash ( )...............................................................................72

Changing the image size and quality ( )..........................................74

Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding

lighting ( ).......................................................................................77

Adjusting the settings to suit a bright/dark subject ( ).......................79

When the brightness of the subject and background differ ( ) .........80

Shooting mode settings.................................................................82

Taking close-up pictures ( ) ..............................................................82

Setting up Super macro mode ( )..........................................83

Using the self-timer ( ).....................................................................85

Using the remote control ( ) ................................................................86

Taking successive pictures ( )........................................................87

Panorama shooting(PANORAMA)........................................................89

Stitching together two images(2 IN 1)...................................................92

Recording sound with still pictures ( )................................................94

Viewing still pictures 96

PLAYBACK ...................................................................................96

Playback ...............................................................................................96

Playback mode settings ................................................................97

Displaying several pictures at once ( ).............................................97

Selecting the number of pictures ................................................98

Enlarging pictures ( ).......................................................................100

Rotating pictures ( ) ........................................................................101

Displaying pictures one after another ( ) .......................................103

Playback on a TV................................................................................104

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Displaying shooting information ( ) ...........................................107

Editing still pictures...................................................................... 108

Creating black and white pictures .......................................................108

Creating sepia-toned pictures .............................................................110

Changing the size ( ) .....................................................................112

Protecting pictures ( ) ....................................................................114

Erasing pictures........................................................................... 116

Single-frame erase ( ) .....................................................................116

All-frame erase ( ) .........................................................................117

Recording movies 119

Shooting ...................................................................................... 119

Recording movies ........................................................................119

Settings suited to situation and purpose .....................................122

Enabling the digital zoom .............................................................122

Changing the image size ( ) ...................................................123

Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding

lighting ( ) ..............................................................................125

Adjusting the settings to suit a bright/dark subject ( ) ...............125

When the brightness of the subject and background differ ( ) 125

Shooting mode settings...............................................................126

Close-up shooting ( ) ...............................................................126

Using the self-timer ......................................................................126

Remote control shooting ..............................................................126

Playing back movies 127

Playback...................................................................................... 127

Playing back movies(MOVIE PLAY) ............................................127

Playing back movies frame by frame........................................128

Playback on a TV......................................................................129

Displaying shooting information (Information display) ..............129

Erasing movies ...................................................................129

Editing movies .............................................................................130

Creating an index .........................................................................130

Protecting movies ........................................................................131

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Printing 132

Selecting a printing method ................................................................132

Making print reservations(DPOF) .......................................................134

All-frame reservation ( ) ......................................................134

Single-frame reservation ( ) ..................................................136

Canceling print reservations .....................................................139

Printing with a PictBridge-compatible printer ......................................141

Using the direct printing function ..............................................141

Connecting the camera to a printer ..........................................142

Printing pictures........................................................................143

Print mode/Multi Print mode .....................................................144

All Print mode ...........................................................................148

All Index mode/Print Order mode .............................................151

Exiting direct printing ................................................................153

Creating and sharing images using a computer

154

Before using your computer ........................................................ 154

Operating procedure...........................................................................154

Identifying the operating system .........................................................156

Determining how to connect the camera to a computer .....................157

Windows......................................................................................158

Installing the USB driver (When using Windows 98/98SE).................158

Connecting the camera to the computer.............................................160

Confirming the computer recognizes the camera ...............................161

Transferring camera images to the computer.....................................164

Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................................168

Macintosh ....................................................................................170

Connecting the camera to the computer.............................................170

Confirming the computer recognizes the camera ...............................170

Transferring camera images to the computer.....................................172

Disconnecting the camera from your computer ..................................175

Using the provided CAMEDIA Master software ..........................176

Installing the CAMEDIA Master software – for first time usage ..........176

Windows ...................................................................................176

Macintosh .................................................................................181

Starting/Exiting the CAMEDIA Master software..................................186

Transferring camera images to the computer.....................................189

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Contents

Viewing still images.............................................................................194

Viewing movies...................................................................................195

Panorama shooting.............................................................................197

Printing images...................................................................................200

Other features.....................................................................................203

Troubleshooting 204

Error messages displayed on the monitor ..........................................204

If a problem arises ..............................................................................207

When the camera is not recognized by the computer.........................211

Appendix 213

Green and orange lamps and flash stand by indication...................... 213

Menu List ............................................................................................214

List of functions by shooting mode......................................................218

Camera maintenance..........................................................................219

How to replace the battery (CR2025)

of the remote control device .....................................................220

Camera specifications.........................................................................221

Specifications of accessories..............................................................223

Index ...................................................................................................224

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Unpacking the box contents

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Digital Camera Strap

Picture card

(xD-Picture Card)

RC-300C

REMOTE CONTROL

LI-10B lithium ion

battery

USB cable

CD-ROM

(CAMEDIA

Master/

Reference

Manual)

* The QuickStart Guide is also included in the Digital camera package.

LI-10C battery charger Remote control

AC cable

for the charger

Basic manual Warranty card

A/V cable

Registration

card

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For safe use of your camera

Various symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and prevent damage to property through misuse of the camera. The symbols and their meanings are explained below.

Danger

Warning

Caution

Precautions when handling the camera

Danger

Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use the

camera if there is the possibility of the presence of such gases in the air as this could result in fire or explosion.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Such action could lead to

electric shock or injury.

Warning

Do not fire the flash close to your subject’s eyes (particularly in the case of

young children). Using the flash at close range could cause visual impairment. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Strangulation caused by wrapping the strap round the neck.

• Swallowing of small items such as the card. If this happens, seek medical attention immediately.

• Visual impairment caused by the flash being fired at close range.

• Injury caused by the camera’s operating parts.

Do not look at the sun or strong light through the viewfinder. This could cause

visual impairment.

Do not use or store the camera for a long time in an environment where there is a lot of dust, dampness, smoke or steam.

Do not cover the flash with your fingers when using the flash. Touching the

flash during firing or after successive firing could result in burns.

Do not let any water or other foreign object get inside the camera. Should the

camera be dropped in water or water get into the internal parts, it could result in fire or electric shock. Remove the battery immediately and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center.

Caution

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions will likely result in serious injury or possibly even death.

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may result in serious injury or possibly even death.

This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may result in injury or damage to property.

Care should be taken to prevent the following accidents.

This could result in fire or electric shock.

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Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell or noise, stop using the camera

immediately, remove the battery taking care to avoid burns, and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center. Continued operation could result in fire or burns. (Remove the battery outdoors, away from anything combustible, and avoid touching it with your bare hands.)

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For safe use of your camera

Be careful with the strap when carrying the camera as it can easily catch on stray

objects, causing injury or damage.

Do not leave the camera in places of high temperature. Avoid touching the battery

with your bare hands when replacing it, as it may cause burns. Use only the specified AC adapter. Use of an unauthorized adapter may result in damage or malfunction of the camera or power source, leading to accidents. Olympus is not responsible for any damages arising from use of an unauthorized adapter.

Avoid touching the metal parts on the outside of the camera for long periods of

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time. The camera becomes hot during continued use and prolonged contact with the metal parts may result in low temperature burns. When exposed to low temperature, the temperature of the camera exterior will also drop. This may cause injury by the skin adhering to the camera. To avoid low temperature burns or injury, wear gloves when handling the camera.

Conditions for use of the camera

This camera contains precision electronic parts. Avoid using or leaving the camera for long periods of time in the following places as this could result in failure or malfunction.

•

Places of high temperature and high humidity or where the temperature and humidity fluctuate greatly, such as in direct sunlight, on the beach in summer, in a car with the windows closed, or next to air conditioning equipment or a humidifier

• Places where there is a lot of sand, dust or dirt

• Near fire

• Near water

• Places that are subject to considerable vibration

Avoid dropping or hitting the camera or subjecting it to severe vibration or impact. Do not take pictures or leave the camera with the lens aimed directly at the sun.

If the camera is subjected to a sudden temperature change, for example by bringing it from a cold place into a warm room, condensation may form on the inside. Place the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature difference has subsided.

If the camera is left unused for a long period of time, mold may form, causing failure

or malfunction. We recommend that you check that the camera is still working properly before using it.

Precautions regarding the monitor

Do not apply excessive pressure to the monitor as this may cause smears, prevent

pictures from being played back properly or damage the monitor. Should the monitor break, avoid getting any of the liquid crystal in your mouth. If it gets on your hands or feet or on your clothing, wash it off immediately with soap and water.

Lines, like strips of light, may appear at the top or bottom of the monitor, but this is

not a malfunction.

When photographing an oblique subject, the subject may appear on the monitor

with ragged edges, but this is not a malfunction. The ragged edges will disappear when the picture is played back. In general, the lower the temperature, the longer it takes the monitor to turn on. Pictures may also appear temporarily discolored. Keep the camera warm when taking pictures in a cold region. Performance of the monitor may deteriorate in low temperatures, but will be restored when the camera is returned to normal temperatures.

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For safe use of your camera

The latest high precision technology has gone into the making of the camera’s

monitor, but there are some pixels which are permanently lit or which do not light at all. These pixels do not affect the recorded picture. Also, depending on the angle at which the monitor is viewed, the colors and brightness may appear uneven, but this is due to the structure of the monitor and is not a malfunction.

Precautions for handling the charger

Danger

The charger should not be used where it may come in contact with water and

it should never be connected or disconnected with wet hands.

Do not cover the charger with anything such as a cloth or blanket when in use

as this may cause overheating, resulting in fire.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the charger. Such action could lead to

electric shock or injury.

Use the charger at the specified voltage. Use at any other voltage could result in

fire, explosion, emission of smoke, overheating, electric shock or burns.

Warning

Prolonged contact with the charger during use

Do not damage the AC cable for the charger by pulling it and do not attempt

to extend it

cable. Discontinue use of the charger immediately in the event of the following and contact your nearest dealer or Olympus service center.

• If the plug or cable is hot, there is a smell of burning, or smoke is emitted.

• If the cable is damaged or ruptured or the plug connection is faulty.

. Always disconnect the cable by removing the plug and not by pulling the

Caution

could result in low temperature burns.

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Do not charge the battery continuously for over 24 hours. If the battery is not fully

charged when the charging time has elapsed, discontinue charging.

Before cleaning the charger, unplug the AC cable from the wall outlet. Failure to do

so could result in electric shock or injury.

Precautions when handling the battery

Danger

Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Do not expose the battery to fire or excessive heat as this could result in fire

or explosion.

Do not use or leave the battery in places of high temperature such as in

strong sunlight, inside a car under a blazing sun or in front of a heater as this

could result in fire or explosion.

Do not attempt to directly solder the battery, change its shape, modify it or disassemble it as this could damage the terminal safety valve or cause the battery to leak.

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For safe use of your camera

Do not bring the plus or minus terminals into contact with anything metal. Do

not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

Should battery fluid get in your eyes, wash your eyes immediately with clean water and do not rub them.

Seek medical attention immediately as blindness could result.

Warning

Do not expose the battery to water or immerse it in water or in the sea.

Do not expose the battery to strong impacts or damage. Discontinue use immediately should you notice anything unusual such as

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leakage, discoloration or deformation.

If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing, wash immediately in clean water

as the fluid could cause harm.

Caution

The battery is exclusively for use in Olympus digital cameras. Do not use in any

other equipment. Dirt on the

The battery becomes hot after prolonged use of the camera. Do not attempt to

remove it immediately as this could result in burns. In general, as the temperature falls, battery performance also temporarily deteriorates. When taking pictures in cold regions, keep the camera warm by putting it inside your coat or clothing. Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures, but will be restored when the camera is returned to normal temperatures. Repeated recharging leads to gradual deterioration in the performance of the battery. When the working time of the battery starts getting shorter even though it has been charged for the specified length of time, the battery can be regarded as having reached the end of its serviceable life. When this happens, replace it with a new battery.

Used batteries are a valuable resource. Cover the plus and minus terminals with

tape and take the battery to an electrical shop for recycling.

plus or minus

terminals may cause contact failure. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Precautions for handling the picture card

The picture card is a precision electronic device. Do not bend it or subject it to impact and keep it away from static electricity. The data stored on the picture card is saved in a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, but it can be accidentally destroyed.

Do not expose the picture card to water or leave it where there is a lot of dust. Avoid using or storing the card in places of high temperature and high humidity. Avoid using near heat-generating or combustible materials. Fingerprints or dirt on the picture card contacts may prevent correct reading/writing

of data. Wipe the contacts gently with a soft dry cloth. The picture card is a consumable item. After long use, writing to the picture card and erasing of data no longer becomes possible. When this happens, replace it with a new card.

Olympus is not responsible for any damage to data saved in other media or loss of

data stored on the card.

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Weatherproof feature

This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. Observe the following precautions when using the camera.

Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user.

The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction.

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Do not wash the

camera with water.

Water may get inside the camera if the battery compartment

cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover are in the following conditions.

c The cover is not firmly closed. d The rubber packing is cracked or peeling. e Dust or sand is sticking to the rubber packing.

Firmly close the battery compartment cover.

If the camera gets splashed, wipe the water off as soon as possible

with a dry cloth.

If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest

Olympus service center. (A charge is made for replacement of parts.)

The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not

weatherproof.

Do not drop the

camera into water.

Firmly close the

connector cover.

Do not take pictures

underwater.

Firmly close the

DC-IN jack cover.

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Names of parts

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Shutter button Lens barrier Flash Microphone Self-timer/

Remote control lamp

DC-IN jack cover

OPEN

PUSH tO EJECt

A V OUt (MONO)

AF target mark

Viewfinder

Lens Remote control receiver

Picture card cover

VIDEO OUT jack USB connector

Connector cover

Orange lamp

Green lamp

DC-IN jack

Arrow pad

The arrow pad can be used to set the macro mode, flash mode, and other settings. It can also be used as directional keys. g“Menu operations” P.28

Zoom button

Strap eyelet Speaker OK/Menu button

Play button

Battery compartment cover

Tripod socket Monitor

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Monitor indications

2272*1704

2272

1704

$04.01.01 15:30

Shooting Playback

1704

18 19 20

10 11 12 14

21 22

Ref.

page

P. 6 5

P. 8 2

P. 8 5 P. 8 6

P. 7 4

P.60,

120

P. 1 34 P. 1 27

P. 4 8 P. 1 33 P. 1 27

1 2 3 4

5 6

7 8 9

2272*1704

10 11

12 13

$04.01.01 15:30

2272

Items Indications

1 Shooting mode

P, N, , m, l, K, G, F, H, I

2 Battery level e, f P. 6 0 3 Green lamp P.213 4 Flash stand-by # P. 2 13 5 Macro mode

&, %

6 Flash mode !, #, $ P. 7 2

Self-timer

Remote control

8 DRIVE , P.87 9 Recording sound with still pictures R P. 9 4

10 Image quality SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.74

2272 × 1704, 2048 × 1536,

11 R esolu tion

1600 × 1200, 1280 × 960, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480

12 Exposure compensation –2.0 – +2.0 P.79 13 Spot metering 5 P. 8 0 14 White balance 5, 3, 1, > P. 7 7 15 AF target mark [ ] P.59 16 Memory gauge a b c d P. 6 1

Number of storable still pictures

Remaining recording time (movie)1111" Print reservation (still picture)

Movie play (playing back movies)

< ×10 n

19 Playback (Recording sound) H P. 4 3 20 Protect 9 P. 11 4 21 Date and time ’04.01.01 15:30 P.31

File number (still picture)

Frame number (still picture/movie) Total recording time (movie)

FILE: 100-0030 30 0"/20"

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Before operating your camera

Preparations

Attaching the strap

Thread the strap through the strap eyelet as shown.

Preparations

Pull the strap tight, making sure that it is securely fastened and does not come loose.

Do not swing the camera around by the strap or pull the strap with excessive

force as this may cause the strap to break.

Attach the strap correctly so that it does not come off. Olympus is not

responsible for any damages if the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera is dropped.

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Charging the battery

This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). Do not use any other type of battery. The battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery before first use.

Charging time Approx. 2 hours

Plug in the AC cable in the sequence indicated by c and d.

When the battery is set in the battery charger, the red lamp lights and charging begins. Charging is finished when the lamp on the battery charger turns green.

AC wall outlet

Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)

Insert as indicated by the arrow.

Preparations

Before operating your camera

Use only the specified charger. We recommend that you keep a

spare battery (sold separately) with you if you are planning to use the camera for long periods or in a cold region.

The charger can be used within

the range of AC100V to AC240V (50/60Hz). When using the charger abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the electrical outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.

Do not use voltage converters sold in stores traveling overseas as this could

damage your charger.

Charge indicator

Red: Charging

Green: Charging

is finished.

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Loading and removing the battery

This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). Check the following items before loading or removing the battery:

c The lens barrier is closed. d The lamps on the right of the

viewfinder are off.

e The monitor is off.

Preparations

Loading the battery

Before operating your camera

Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of c and lift up in the direction of d.

Insert the battery into the bottom of the camera as shown.

If the battery is not correctly inserted,

the battery compartment cover will not close.

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Loading and removing the battery

Close the battery compartment cover as indicated by the arrows c d.

Do not force the cover. The

compartment cover closes easily when the battery is properly oriented. If the cover does not close easily, check the orientation of the battery.

The number of pictures that can be

taken with the camera when the new battery is fully charged is shown below.

Number of storable pictures Minimum about 150

Measuring was conducted under the following conditions.

• 2 pictures taken in succession → No operation performed for 10 minutes → 2 pictures taken in succession → No operation performed for 10 minutes (in a repeated cycle).

• Room temperature 25ºC (77ºF) / Image quality: HQ / Monitor on and flash 50% / DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF / No playback or connection to a computer

Preparations

Before operating your camera

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.

Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.

This may drain the battery power more quickly.

• When the monitor is on for long periods.

• Repeated zoom adjustments.

• Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway.

• When the camera is connected to a computer by USB cable.

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Loading and removing the battery

Removing the battery

Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of c and lift up in the direction of d.

Preparations

Before operating your camera

Remove the battery.

Do not open the battery compartment

cover with the camera facing down, as the battery will fall out and may become damaged.

Close the battery compartment cover as indicated by the arrows c d.

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Loading and removing the battery

AC adapter (sold separately)

In addition to the lithium ion battery provided with the camera, you can also use an AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads.

Use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately).

AC wall outlet

DC-IN jack

Connection cord plug

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on.

Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions.

If you connect the AC adapter with the battery still in the camera, the

camera will be powered from the AC adapter. The AC adapter does not charge the battery in the camera at this time.

The AC adapter can be used within the range of AC100V to AC240V (50/

60Hz). When using the AC adapter abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the electrical outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.

Do not use voltage converters sold in stores traveling overseas as this could

damage your AC adapter.

The camera loses its waterproof capability when the AC adapter is used.

Power plug

AC adapter

Preparations

Before operating your camera

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Inserting and removing the picture card

LOSE

This camera stores image data on an xD-Picture Card. No pictures can be taken unless a card has been inserted in the camera.

Make sure that

c The lens barrier is closed. d The lamps on the right of the

viewfinder are off.

e The monitor is off.

Preparations

Inserting the card

Before operating your camera

Press down firmly at the point indicated by the arrow labeled A. While pressing, pull connector cover open.

Connector cover

Open the brown colored picture card cover. Use your fingertips to pull the picture card cover catch towards you.

Picture card cover

Card cover catch

Connector cover

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Inserting and removing the picture card

LOSE

PUSH

EJECt

LOSE

USB

(

MONO

)

OPEN

Insert the card into the springloaded card slot as shown.

The card will lock into place when fully inserted.

Card

Push the card in as far as it will go. To remove the card, press it in again

Preparations

to eject it.

Close the picture card cover before closing the connector cover.

Before operating your camera

Close the connector cover while pressing A in the direction indicated by the arrow.

If the connector cover does not fully

close, check that the brown picture card cover is closed.

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Inserting and removing the picture card

LOSE

PUSH

EJECt

LOSE

PUSH

EJECt

Removing the card

Open the connector cover and then open the picture card cover.

Preparations

Before operating your camera

Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

The card will be ejected.

Releasing your finger quickly after

pushing the card in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Remove the card.

Do not push the card in with a hard or pointed item such as a ballpoint pen. Never open the picture card cover while the camera is turned on. Such

action could destroy all the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

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Inserting and removing the picture card

xD-Picture Card

This camera uses an xD-Picture Card. “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the picture card to record pictures. Pictures recorded and stored on the picture card can be erased or transferred and edited on a computer.

c You can use this space to briefly describe the

contents of the picture card.

d These are the contacts for reading the camera

signals. Do not touch the gold area.

Compatible cards xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 512 MB)

The number of storable pictures varies depending on the capacity of the

card. g“Changing the image size and quality” (P.74)

This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was

formatted on another device (such as a computer). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“Formatting a picture card” (P.52)

Preparations

Before operating your camera

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Power on/off

The camera can be turned on in “shooting mode”, “playback mode” or “computer connection mode”.

Do not do any of the following while the camera is turned on. Such actions could destroy all the data on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

• Open the picture card cover or the battery compartment cover.

• Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.

Preparations

When taking pictures (Shooting mode)

Turn the camera on.

Î Open the lens barrier by sliding it

in the direction of the arrow.

Before operating your camera

The lens extends and the subject is displayed on the monitor.

If the lens does not extend, make sure

that the lens barrier is fully open.

To save battery power, the camera

automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operation after about 3 minutes of non-operation. After another 15 minutes, the lens will automatically retract. Press the q to activate the camera again.

Turn the camera off.

Lens barrier

Monitor

Î Move the lens barrier slightly in

the direction of the arrow. The lens will begin retracting. Once the lens has fully retracted, close the lens barrier.

The monitor turns off.

Lens barrier

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When closing the lens barrier, do not press the lens barrier hard against the

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lens as this could damage the lens or cause malfunction.

When viewing pictures (Playback mode)

Turn the camera on.

Î Press the q.

The picture you have just taken is displayed.

Power on/off

Preparations

To save battery power, the camera

automatically turns off after about 3 minutes of non-operation.

If the q is pressed while the lens

barrier is open (shooting mode), the camera will enter playback mode.

Turn the camera off.

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Î Press q again.

The monitor turns off.

When the lens barrier is opened, the camera returns to the shooting mode.

When connecting the camera to the computer

Turn the camera on.

Î g“Connecting the camera to the computer” (P.160)

Turn the camera off.

Î g“Disconnecting the camera from your computer” (P.168)

Before operating your camera

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Camera settings

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

Menu operations

The screen that appears on the monitor when you turn the camera on and press the OK button is called the “First menu”. There are three first menus, one for the shooting mode, playback mode (still picture) and playback mode (movie). Use the arrow pad to select a menu on the first menu and press the OK button.

MOVIE PLAY

0.0

SELECT

Press

MODE MENU

ERASE

INFO

Operational buttons (arrow pad and OK button)

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MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

INFO

Shooting mode Playback mode (still picture) Playback mode (movie)

The shooting mode screens will be used here to explain how to use

the menus.

CANCEL

Exposure compensation

MODE MENU

ERASE

Image quality mode

Press

SHQ

SQ1 SQ2

SELECT

CANCEL

Operational buttons (arrow pad and OK button)

See gP.214 for the Menu List. To cancel the menu display, press the OK button again.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

17042272

15362048 480640

Press

Monitor turns off

Ta b

MODE MENU

Press

ESP/ESP/

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

CAMERA PIC CARD

SET

Function

Use the arrow pad to select a tab and a mode.

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Selecting your language for on-screen display

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

()

You can select the language in which the menus and error messages are displayed on the monitor.

Open the lens barrier and press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

Press or to select W.

Press to go to the language settings.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

Preparations

MODE MENU

Camera settings

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

Continued on next page

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Selecting your language for on-screen display (W)

Press or to select the language you want to use.

Preparations

Press the OK button.

The selected language is set.

Camera settings

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

SELECT

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

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Setting the date and time ( )

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

0 1010 1

0 4

Set the date and time before you use the camera. This feature is handy when managing pictures on a computer or printing pictures.

Open the lens barrier, or press the q and then the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

Press or to select X.

Press to go to the date setting.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

CAM

VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

PIC CARD

SETUP

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

Preparations

Camera settings

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2004

Setting the date and time (X

Press or 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).

Press to go to the year field.

Preparations

The following steps show the procedure

used when the date format is set to YM-D.

)

2004

0101 .

MDY

SELECT

SET

Camera settings

Press

to set each of the

last two digits of the year. Press

to go to the month field.

Repeat the above steps to set the time.

The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

For example, 1:00 p.m. is displayed as 13:00.

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

For a more accurate setting, press the

OK button when the time hits 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button.

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.

SELECT

2004

SET

2004

SET

0303 .

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Saving the settings (ALL RESET)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

This function lets you save the shooting and other settings you have made during shooting or playback. This is called ALL RESET.

All settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera

is turned off.

OFF The settings made before the camera is turned off are saved.

Camera is set to ON at the time of purchase. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on g P.3 5 .

Open the lens barrier, or press the q. Then press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or

to select the

SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

Preparations

Camera settings

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

Continued on next page

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Saving the settings (ALL RESET)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

Press or to select ALL RESET.

Press to go to the ALL RESET settings.

Preparations

Press or to select OFF.

Camera settings

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

Press the OK button.

Save Settings is turned on.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

OFF

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Saving the settings (ALL RESET)

The functions you can set saved

Function Factory default setting Ref page Shooting mode PROGRAM AUTO P.65 Flash mode AUTO P.72 Macro mode (&)OFFP.82 Exposure compensation (F)±0 P.79 Image quality (K)HQP.74 Monitor Lights P.51 Metering (ESP/n)ESPP.80 DRIVE o P. 8 7 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.70 Recording sound with still pictures (R) Super macro mode (%)OFFP.83 White balance (WB) AUTO P.77

Settings not mentioned above are normally saved. See g“Menu List” (P.214 - P.217) for information about all the default

settings (the settings when shipped from the factory).

OFF P.94

Preparations

Camera settings

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Checking the picture you have just taken (REC VIEW)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ON RESET

Rec View lets you check the picture you have just taken on the monitor. The picture is displayed for a few seconds between shots, letting you check each picture as it is taken. If you want to move on to the next shot immediately without checking the previous picture, set REC VIEW to OFF.

Open the lens barrier and press

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Camera settings

the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

CAM EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL

HIGHHIGH

Press or to select REC VIEW.

Press to go to the REC VIEW settings.

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

CAM

REC VIEWREC VIEW

PIC

FILE NAMEFILE NAME

CARD

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

SETUP

ONON RESETRESET

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Checking the picture you have just taken (REC VIEW)

Press or to select ON or OFF, and press the OK button.

Rec View is turned on or off.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

CAM

REC VIEWREC VIEW

PIC

FILE NAMEFILE NAME

CARD

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

SETUP

OFF

Preparations

Camera settings

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Setting the beep sound

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ENGLISH

NORMAL HIGH

()

This function lets you adjust the volume of or turn off the beep sound used for warnings and button operations.

Open the lens barrier, or press the q button and then the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Preparations

Camera settings

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

Press or to select 8.

Press to go to the beep sound settings.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

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Press or to select OFF, or volume LOW or HIGH.

Press the OK button.

The beep sound is turned off or is set to a low or high volume.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

Setting the beep sound (8)

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

OFFOFF

LOWLOW

HIGHHIGH

Preparations

Camera settings

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Setting the shutter sound (SHUTTER SOUND)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

You can select from three different sounds to use as the shutter sound. You can also set the volume to “HIGH” or “LOW”. However, the shutter sound cannot be set when the shooting mode is set to MOVIE. The camera is set to sound “1” and “HIGH” volume at the time of purchase. To disable the shutter sound, select “OFF”.

Open the lens barrier and press

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Camera settings

the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

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Setting the shutter sound (SHUTTER SOUND)

ON RESET

HIGH

Press or to select SHUTTER SOUND.

Press to go to the shutter sound settings.

Press or to select 1, 2, 3 or OFF.

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

CAM

REC VIEWREC VIEW

PIC

FILE NAMEFILE NAME

CARD

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

SETUP

ONON RESETRESET

Preparations

If you selected a shutter sound (1, 2 or 3), press to set the volume.

Press or to select HIGH or LOW and then the OK button.

The shutter sound is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

SHUTTER SOUND

OFF

HIGHHIGH HIGHHIGH

HIGHHIGH

SELECT

SHUTTER SOUND

OFF

LOW

HIGH

SELECT

Camera settings

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Setting the volume (VOLUME)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ENGLISH

NORMAL HIGH

You can adjust the volume of the sound recorded with still pictures when playing back still pictures. To disable the sound, select OFF.

Press q. Then press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Preparations

Camera settings

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the

INFO

MODE MENU

ERASE

SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

ALL RESETALL RESET

CAM EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

VOLUMEVOLUME

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

Press or to select VOLUME.

Press to go to the VOLUME setting.

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

VOLUMEVOLUME

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

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Press or to select HIGH, LOW or OFF.

Press the OK button.

The volume is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

Setting the volume (VOLUME)

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

VOLUMEVOLUME

OFFOFF

LOWLOW

HIGHHIGH

Preparations

Camera settings

H is displayed on the monitor while recorded images with sound are

played back.

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Setting the power on/off screen and sound(PW ON SETUP)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

You can set the screen to be displayed and sound to be played each time the camera is turned on and off. You can select from three different screens and sounds. To disable this function, set the screen and sound settings to OFF.

Open the lens barrier, or press the q. Then press the OK

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Camera settings

button.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

Press or to select PW ON SETUP.

Press to go to the PW ON setting.

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

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Setting the power on/off screen and sound (PW ON SETUP)

Press or to select SCREEN and then press .

Press or to select OFF, 1, 2 or 3 and then press OK button.

PW ON SETUP

SCREEN OFF

SOUND

SELECT

Press or to select SOUND and then press .

2 3

Preparations

Press or to select OFF, LOW or HIGH.

OFF cannot be selected for SOUND

when SCREEN is set to OFF.

Press the OK button.

The screen and sound are set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

PW ON SETUP

SCREEN

SOUND

SELECT

Camera settings

OFF LOW

HIGH

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Setting the screen color (COLOR)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

You can set the screen color displayed on the monitor to NORMAL, PINK, GREEN or BLUE.

Open the lens barrier, or press the q. Then press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Preparations

Camera settings

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

Press or to select COLOR setup.

Press to go to the screen color setting.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

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Press or to select NORMAL, PINK, GREEN or BLUE.

Press the OK button.

Setting the screen color (COLOR)

COLOR

NORMAL

PINK

GREEN

BLUE

EXIT

SELECT

Preparations

The screen color is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

Camera settings

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Setting serial numbers for file names (FILE NAME)

File names are normally set to RESET. To set serial numbers for file names, perform the operations on the following pages.

A file name and folder name (for the folder containing the file) are created automatically for each recorded image. File and folder names are assigned as shown below, using a file number (0001-9999) and folder number (100-999), respectively.

Preparations

\DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.JPG

Folder number

(100-999)

Month (1-C)

File nameFolder name

File number

(0001-9999)

Day (01-31)

Months January through September are expressed by the

Camera settings

numbers 1 through 9, October by the letter A, November by B and December by C.

This function can be set to RESET or AUTO to determine how to assign file and folder numbers. Select the more convenient setting to transfer images to a computer.

This resets the file and folder numbers each time a

RESET

AUTO

picture card is inserted into the camera. The file number returns to “0001” and the folder number returns to “100”.

This is useful for managing images on different picture cards.

The file and folder numbers are assigned sequentially regardless of the picture card used. This prevents duplicate file names when managing different picture cards. This is useful for managing all of your images

with sequential numbers.

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Setting serial numbers for file names (FILE NAME)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ON RESET

Open the lens barrier and press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Preparations

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

Press or to select FILE NAME.

Press to go to the file name memory settings.

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

CAM

REC VIEWREC VIEW

PIC

FILE NAMEFILE NAME

CARD

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

SETUP

Continued on next page

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

ONON RESETRESET

Camera settings

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Setting serial numbers for file names (FILE NAME)

Press or to select AUTO.

Preparations

Press the OK button.

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

CAM

REC VIEWREC VIEW

PIC

FILE NAMEFILE NAME

CARD

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

SETUP

RESETRESET

AUTOAUTO

Camera settings

File name memory is set to AUTO.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

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Turning off the monitor (MONITOR OFF)

You can, however, set the monitor so as not to turn on when the lens barrier is opened.

We recommend that you turn the monitor off when taking pictures at night to save battery power.

Open the lens barrier and press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Press to turn off the monitor.

To turn the monitor on again, press the OK button to display the first menu. Then press , MONITOR ON is set and the monitor turns on.

Preparations

Camera settings

The camera factory default setting for the monitor is to turn on automatically

when the lens barrier is opened and the power is turned on.

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Formatting a picture card

Formatting prepares the picture card to receive data. This camera may not recognize cards which have been formatted on a computer or another camera. Be sure to format the card with this camera.

All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. Protected pictures are also erased.

(

FORMAT

Preparations

Open the lens barrier, or press the q. Then press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

)

Camera settings

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the CARD tab.

Press to go to the CARD menu.

MONITOR OFF

CARD SETUPCARD SETUP

CAM PIC

CARD SET

MODE MENU

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Formatting a picture card (I FORMAT)

Press .

The format screen is displayed in

shooting mode.

The card setup screen is displayed

in playback mode. Press to select FORMAT and press the OK button. The format screen is displayed.

Press to select YES.

FORMAT

YES

SELECT

Format screen

FORMAT

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

SELECT

Preparations

Camera settings

Press the OK button.

The BUSY bar is displayed while the card is formatted.

Do not open the picture card cover or

battery compartment cover or connect or disconnect the AC adapter during formatting. Such action may render the card unusable.

BUSY

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Adjusting the brightness of the monitor

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

ON RESET

This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor.

Open the lens barrier, or press the q. Then press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

()

Preparations

Camera settings

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

Press or to select s.

Press to go to the brightness settings.

MONITOR OFF

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

CAM

REC VIEWREC VIEW

PIC

FILE NAMEFILE NAME

CARD

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

SETUP

MODE MENU

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

ONON RESETRESET

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Adjusting the brightness of the monitor (s)

While looking at the monitor, press or to adjust the brightness.

Pressing brightens the monitor,

and pressing darkens it.

Press the OK button.

The brightness is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

ADJUST

Preparations

Camera settings

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Adjust the CCD and image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING)

ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. This should be performed once a year. Wait for about a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.

Preparations

This function was adjusted at the factory and does not need to be adjusted

immediately after purchase.

Open the lens barrier and press the OK button.

The first menu is displayed.

Camera settings

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

ONON ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

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Adjust the CCD and image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING)

ON RESET

Press or to select PIXEL MAPPING.

Press to go to the Pixel Mapping settings.

SHUTTER SOUNDSHUTTER SOUND

CAM

REC VIEWREC VIEW

PIC

FILE NAMEFILE NAME

CARD

PIXEL MAPPINGPIXEL MAPPING

SETUP

ONON RESETRESET

Press the OK button.

The BUSY bar is displayed during Pixel Mapping and the image processing functions are adjusted.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

BUSY

Preparations

Camera settings

If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from step 1.

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Shooting

Taking still pictures

Holding the camera correctly

When taking pictures, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. It may cause camera movement, extending your arms or not keeping your elbows at your sides.

Horizontal grip

Taking still pictures

Vertical grip

Incorrect grip

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

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Taking still pictures

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The following section describes how to take pictures using the monitor. Shutter button operation is the same as when taking pictures using the viewfinder.

Viewfinder

Orange lamp Green lamp

Flash

stand-by

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AF target mark

g“Green and orange lamps and flash stand by indication” (P.213)

Open the lens barrier.

When power is turned on, the lens extends, the monitor turns on, and the camera enters shooting mode.

If the lens fails to extend, the lens

barrier may not be completely open.

You can change various settings in the

shooting mode. g See P.65 - P.95.

Monitor

Lens barrier

Monitor

Taking still pictures

Shooting

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Taking still pictures

2272*1704

Confirm on the monitor that the battery check indication is e (green).

The battery check indication only appears for the first 10 seconds after turning on the camera.

Monitor

Battery check

Taking still pictures

Shooting

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Battery check

The battery check indication changes as follows.

e Lights (Green)

f Lights (Red)

Monitor turns off

Green lamp and orange lamp blink

Pictures can be taken.

The battery is running low. Replace with a charged battery or charge the battery.

The battery is exhausted. Replace with a charged battery or charge the battery.

Place the AF target mark on the subject.

The number of remaining pictures is displayed on the monitor.

If the monitor is hard to see:

Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines to appear on the monitor screen. In this case, use the viewfinder.

When you point the camera lens toward

a bright subject, smears (lines like beams of light) may appear on the image in the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.

AF target mark

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Number of remaining pictures

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Taking still pictures

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Press the shutter button gently, and keep the button half

Orange lamp

pressed.

The focus and exposure are locked and the green lamp lights steadily.

Green lamp

When the flash is going to fire, the

orange lamp lights.

If the green lamp blinks (when closer

than 50 cm (19.7 in.) from the subject), this means that the focus is not yet locked. Press the shutter button again gently.

Press it all the way (fully) to take the picture.

The picture is stored on the card.

The orange lamp blinks while the

picture is being stored on the card.

To view the picture you have just

taken, press q (gP.96).

Memory gauge

The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. When the memory gauge is fully lit (as shown on right), no more pictures can be taken. Wait until the gauge turns off before taking the next picture.

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Memory gauge

Taking still pictures

Shooting

The power turns off when the lens barrier is closed.

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Taking still pictures

When to use the monitor and viewfinder

Understanding the characteristics of the monitor and viewfinder will help you to decide which to use in certain situations.

Viewfinder Monitor

Camera shake does not occur easily and subjects can be seen clearly even in dark places. Little battery power is used.

When close to a subject, the image in the viewfinder is a little different from the picture that the camera actually records.

Use the viewfinder for general snapshots (landscape pictures, casual shots, etc.).

Taking still pictures

Advantages

Disadvantages

Best use

Precautions of taking pictures using the viewfinder

Even if the subject seems well positioned in the center when viewed through the viewfinder, the composition of the resulting picture may differ from the intended composition. This phenomenon is what is known as “parallax”. Parallax is caused by the difference in the position of the subject seen through the viewfinder and the position of the subject captured by the lens.

Shooting

Here is an example of how parallax works.

You can check the picture area that the camera actually records more accurately.

Camera shake can occur easily and subjects may be difficult to see in bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder.

Use when taking macro pictures or close-ups of a person or flower.

Subject seen through the viewfinder

Subject captured by the lens

The closer the subject, the greater the parallax. For macro shooting,

therefore, we recommend using the monitor.

The camera records a wider area than seen in the viewfinder. When shooting, you can turn off the monitor.

g “Turning off the monitor (MONITOR OFF)” (P.51)

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Taking still pictures

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Focusing on a subject that is not in the center of the frame (Focus lock)

When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the viewfinder and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. This is called focus lock.

In shooting mode, position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.

AF target mark

When shooting a hard-to-focus subject, point the

camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway.

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Taking still pictures

When the green lamp lights steadily, the

focus, exposure and white balance are locked.

When the green lamp blinks you are too

close to the subject. Take the picture at least 50 cm/1.6 ft. away from the subject. When the distance from the camera to the subject is less than 50 cm/1.6 ft, select the macro mode. g“Taking close-up pictures” (P.82)

When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not locked. Release your finger

from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

Recompose your shot while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.

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Shooting

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Taking still pictures

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

The purpose of the camera’s auto focus feature is to bring the subject into focus automatically, but under certain conditions, the auto focus may not function effectively. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture. For details of the focus lock procedure, refer to g P. 63 .

Shooting

with low contrast

Subjects at different

Subject

distances

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

(See “Tips” below)

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Settings suited to situation and purpose

Changing shooting modes

There are ten shooting modes to choose from on this camera. To easily create the effects you want, simply select the mode best suited to your picture. g“Shooting modes” (P.66)

Until you become familiar with the camera, it is recommended that

PROGRAM AUTO be used to take pictures.

Press in shooting mode.

The virtual dial screen for selecting the shooting mode is displayed.

PROGRAM

AUTO

Taking still pictures

Press or to select shooting mode, and press the OK button.

The selected shooting mode is set.

The shooting mode will change and the

virtual dial screen will disappear automatically after three seconds even if the OK button is not pressed.

SELECT

Virtual dial screen

SELECT

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PORTRAIT

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Changing shooting modes

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Shooting modes

P (PROGRAM) AUTO

All you need to do is press the shutter button. The camera selects the optimal settings.

PORTRAIT I

Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. Ideal for capturing accurate skin tones.

Taking still pictures

LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT K

Suitable for taking photos of both your subject and the landscape.

LANDSCAPE L

Lets you take clear and sharp pictures of distant

Settings suited to situation and purpose

scenery. Creates a very broad depth of field to keep the entire view in focus.

NIGHT SCENE m

Suitable for taking pictures of night views such as illuminated buildings.

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The maximum shutter speed is not fixed at 1/30 seconds even when the

flash is activated and may be extended up to 4 seconds depending on the subject and the shooting conditions. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement when the shutter speed is slow.

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Changing shooting modes

SQ2

12 80

96 0

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INDOOR H

The flash is set to reach farther away for taking pictures indoors. [W: Approx. 5.1m (16.7ft):T: Approx. 2.8m (9.2ft)]

However, the record mode is limited to 1280 × 960.

BEACH & SNOW F

Suitable for taking pictures at a beach or in snow. Lets you take beautiful pictures of scenery with white sand or snow.

CUISINE G

Lets you take beautiful pictures of food. The saturation, sharpness and contrast settings are increased to take sharp, vivid pictures of the subject.

SELF-PORTRAIT o

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera.

SQ2

1280

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960

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

The optical zoom and digital zoom are

locked at the W position and cannot be used while in self-portrait mode.

Spot metering is not available in this mode.

MOVIE N

Lets you record movies.

g“Recording movies” (P.119)

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Using the zoom

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This camera can shoot at 3× magnification. Using the zoom lets you change the scope and composition of the picture you are taking.

Optical zoom 3×

Optical zoom + digital zoom 12×

Press the zoom button in shooting mode.

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

Press and hold the T side of the zoom button to zoom in on a distant object. (Telephoto)

Press and hold the W side of the zoom button to zoom out and obtain

Zoom button

a broader view. (Wide-angle)

The zoom bar goes up or down.

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Wide-angle (W)

Shooting distance and shooting range

Zoom position Shooting distance

Macro mode (W) 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to ) Macro mode (T) 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to ) 70 × 53 mm (20cm (0.7ft.)) Normal shooting (W) 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to ) Normal shooting (T) 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to )

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Telephoto (T)

Shooting range (minimum

shooting distance)

(W × H)

207 × 154 mm (20cm (0.7ft.))

502 × 373 mm (50cm (1.6ft.)) 170 × 127 mm (50cm (1.6ft.))

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Using the zoom

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Press the T side of the zoom button again to activate the digital zoom.

g“Enabling the digital zoom” (P.70)

Use the monitor to compose the picture in the digital zoom mode.

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White area : Range of optical zoom magnification. Red area : Range of digital zoom magnification.

Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the

camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

Turning off the monitor deactivates the digital zoom. When DIGITAL ZOOM

is set to ON, turning on the monitor automatically activates the digital zoom.

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Using the zoom

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

Enabling the digital zoom

This camera is equipped with two zooms, a normal zoom (optical zoom) and a digital zoom. The optical zoom is operated simply by pressing the zoom button, but to use the digital zoom, DIGITAL ZOOM must be set to ON.

The optical zoom magnifies the subject by extending the lens. The digital

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

zoom, on the other hand, enlarges the picture by digitizing the image captured by the camera. The area in the middle of the image is cropped and magnified on the monitor. Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy as a result.

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

MONITOR OFF

MODE MENU

Press or to select the CAMERA tab.

Press to go to the CAMERA menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

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Press or to select

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM.

Press to go to the digital zoom settings.

Using the zoom

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

Press or to select ON and press the OK button.

The digital zoom is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

The digital zoom cannot be used when OFF is selected.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

For details of how to operate the digital zoom, refer to g P.68.

The digital zoom cannot be used in self-portrait mode.

Taking still pictures

OFFOFF

ONON

Settings suited to situation and purpose

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Using the flash ( )

The camera is initially set to Auto-flash, but you can select from the following four flash modes according to the shooting conditions.

Auto-flash (Factory default setting)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

!Red-eye reduction flash

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in

pictures taken in dark places. The red-eye reduction flash mode

Taking still pictures

reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.

After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second until the picture is taken. Hold

the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.

Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-

flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics

Settings suited to situation and purpose

#Fill-in flash

may also limit effectiveness.

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).

$Flash off

The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in places such as art museums where flash photography is prohibited.

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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Press repeatedly in shooting

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mode to change the flash setting.

The flash mode indication is displayed on the screen when a flash mode other than auto-flash is selected.

flash mode indication

Using the flash (#)

AUTO

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Taking still pictures

The flash settings change in the order of the arrow. After “Flash off”, the setting returns to “Auto flash”.

Flash working range

The appropriate shooting distance when using the flash is shown below.

Shooting distance (W) 0.2 to 3.6 m (0.7 to 11.8 ft.) Shooting distance (T) 0.2 to 2.0 m (0.7 to 6.6 ft.)

Flash charging time

The orange lamp blinks while the flash is charging.

Flash charging time Approx. 6 seconds

AUTO

Settings suited to situation and purpose

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Changing the image size and quality

This function lets you select the image size and quality when recording pictures on the card. It is best to choose the size and quality according to the purpose. The camera is preset to HQ mode.

Record

mode

SHQ Detailed

SQ1 2048 × 1536 For printing 3" × 5" prints.

Taking still pictures

SQ2

Picture card capacity and number of storable still pictures

Card capacity

Settings suited to situation and purpose

128MB 45 133 163 199 307 469 798 256MB 90 266 326 399 614 940 1598 512MB 181 532 652 798 1229 1879 3195

Quality Resolution Usage examples

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(Low compression)

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Normal

Record

mode

16MB 5 162024385899 32MB 11 33 40 49 76 117 199 64MB 22 66 81 99 153 234 398

(Below standard

compression)

1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768

640 × 480

SHQ HQ SQ1

Small

1600 ×

1200

For making large prints

arge

or editing on a computer.

For printing in postcard size.

For small prints, posting on the Internet or attaching to e-mail.

SQ2

1280 ×

960

1024 ×

768

()

640 ×

480

The number of storable pictures listed in the table is approximate. The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject or

factors such as whether print reservations have been made. The number of remaining pictures sometimes does not change even when a picture is taken or a stored image is erased.

Recording sound with still pictures reduces the number of pictures you can

take.

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Changing the image size and quality (K)

Resolution and Compression

Compression and image quality

The quality of the image depends on the compression. Images taken in a low compression record mode are clearer than images taken in standard compression record mode. However, lower compression makes the file size larger, reducing the number of images that can be stored on the card.

Resolution

This refers to the number of pixels (vertical × horizontal) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.

Resolution and picture size on a computer screen

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 in 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1024 × 768. However, if the monitor setting is greater than 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the picture only takes up part of the screen.

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the record mode settings.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

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Changing the image size and quality (K)

Press or to select SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2.

If you selected SHQ, HQ or SQ1, go to g step 4.

If you selected SQ2, go to g step 3.

SHQ

SQ1 SQ2

CANCEL

SELECT

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Settings suited to situation and purpose

Press to display the SQ2 setup screen. Press or to choose an image size and press the OK button.

CANCEL

SQ2

640

SELECT

12001600

9601280 7681024

480

Press the OK button.

The selected record mode is set.

To save the selected record mode for the next time you use the camera, set

ALL RESET to “OFF”. g“Saving the settings (ALL RESET)” (P.33)

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Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding lighting ( )

When daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. People’s eyes recognize white objects as being white irrespective of the surrounding lighting, but with a digital camera the color needs to be adjusted to suit the situational lighting so that white objects appear white in the picture. This adjustment function is called “white balance”.

AUTO The camera automatically adjusts the white balance according

PRESET Choose from one of the following white balance settings

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

to the situational lighting so that colors look natural.

according to the situational lighting.

5 Sunlight

3 Cloudy

1 Tungsten

> Fluorescent

Suitable for taking pictures under a clear sky.

Suitable for taking pictures under a cloudy sky.

Suitable for taking pictures under tungsten lighting (incandescent).

Suitable for taking pictures under fluorescent lighting.

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the PICTURE tab.

Press to go to the PICTURE menu.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

AUTOAUTO

WBWB

CAM

PICTURE CARD

SET

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1.0

Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding lighting (WB)

Press to go to the white balance settings.

WBWB

Press or to select h, 5, 3, 1 or >, then press

the OK button.

CAM

PICTURE CARD

SET

The selected white balance is set. Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

Taking still pictures

When the white balance is selected,

the white balance indication (531>) is displayed at this point on the monitor.

No indication is displayed for AUTO

white balance.

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AUTOAUTO

1.0

Settings suited to situation and purpose

The white balance feature may not be effective under some special light

sources, such situations where multiple lights are used.

If you set a white balance mode 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 those in the image you see on the monitor.

Set the white balance to 5 or 3 to capture a sunrise or sunset with

beautiful reddish tones.

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Adjusting the settings to suit a bright/dark subject ( )

If your subject is extremely bright or dark, or if there is a considerable difference between the brightness of the subject and the brightness of the background, you can adjust the brightness using the exposure compensation feature. You can adjust the brightness between +2.0 and –2.0 in 1/3 steps.

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the exposure compensation settings.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Press or to select the exposure compensation value.

: Adjusts towards [+] to give a

brighter image.

: Adjusts towards [–] to give a

darker image.

CANCEL

0.0

SELECT

Press the OK button.

The selected exposure compensation value is set.

Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting towards [+] makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust towards [–] when shooting dark subjects.

We recommend that you return the exposure compensation value to 0 after taking a picture with an adjusted exposure compensation.

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the

intended brightness (exposure).

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When the brightness of the subject and background differ ( )

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

Taking backlighted pictures may result in darkened faces or other foreground objects. Using spot metering in such situations will ensure that the subject is clear regardless of the background light.

ESP (no indication)

Spot (n)

Press the OK button.

Meters the center of the screen and the area around it separately to obtain the optimum exposure.

Meters only the center of the screen to obtain the appropriate exposure for the subject in the center.

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the CAMERA tab.

Press to go to the CAMERA menu.

Press or to select ESP/ n.

Press to go to the metering settings.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

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When the brightness of the subject and background differ (n)

Press or to select n and press the OK button.

Spot metering is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESPESP

Take the picture using spot metering.

c Position the subject in the center of the frame and press

the shutter button halfway.

d Compose your shot and press the shutter button all the

way to take the picture.

g“Taking still pictures” (P.59)

Taking still pictures

Settings suited to situation and purpose

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Shooting mode settings

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Taking close-up pictures

Use the macro mode when you want to shoot close to the subject, for example when taking a picture of a flower.

With the macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 20 cm (7.8 in.) to the subject. To shoot even closer, set Super macro mode to ON. This lets you shoot as close as 9 cm (3.5 in.) to the subject.

Press repeatedly in shooting mode and select & ON.

Taking still pictures

When the macro mode is selected, & is displayed on the monitor.

Take the picture using the monitor.

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You can take pictures of your subject at a distance of more than 50 cm (1.6

ft.) with the macro mode set to ON. However, the camera will take longer than usual to focus.

If you use the flash in macro shooting, shadows may be noticeable and the

appropriate exposure may not be obtained.

You cannot use the macro mode together with the super macro mode.

Shooting distance and shooting range

Zoom position Shooting distance

Macro mode (W) Macro mode (T)

20 cm (0.7 ft.) ~ 20 cm (0.7 ft.) ~

) )

Shooting range

(W × H)

207 × 154 mm (20 cm (0.7 ft.))

70 × 53 mm (20 cm (0.7 ft.))

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ESP

OFF OFF OFF

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

Taking close-up pictures (&)

Setting up Super macro mode

()

Set Super macro mode to ON to take pictures as close as 9 cm (3.5 in.) to the subject. However, the flash will not operate when T (Telephoto) is set.

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Press or to select the CAMERA tab.

Press to go to the CAMERA menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESPESP

DRIVEDRIVE

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

Press or to select %.

Press to go to the Super macro mode settings.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

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ESPESP

DRIVEDRIVE

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

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Taking close-up pictures (&)

Press or to select ON and press the OK button.

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

Zoom is moved to the telephoto side, and super macro mode is set.

Press the OK button again to exit

OFF

SELECT

the menu.

Take the picture using the monitor.

When the super macro mode is selected, % is displayed on the monitor.

To cancel the super macro mode, set % to OFF. If you try to take a picture of a subject at a distance greater than 20 cm in the

super macro mode, it will take time for the focus to lock.

Shooting distance and shooting range

Zoom position Shooting distance

Super macro mode (T)

9 cm (3.5 in.) –

50 cm (19.7 in.)

Shooting range

(W × H)

33 × 25 mm (9 cm)

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Using the self-timer ( )

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In the self-timer mode, the picture is taken approximately 12 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You are recommended to stabilize the camera by using a tripod.

Press repeatedly in shooting mode and select Y.

When the self-timer mode is selected, Y is displayed on the monitor.

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Take the picture.

The self-timer/remote control lamp

lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.

The self-timer mode is automatically

canceled after one shot.

Do not operate the self-timer while standing directly in front of the camera

lens. The focus and exposure will not be able to lock.

The remote control cannot be used in the self-timer mode.

Lights

Blinks

Shooting mode settings

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Using the remote control ( )

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You can take pictures using the remote control device (sold separately in some regions). This is useful when you want to take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.

Press repeatedly in shooting mode and select <.

When remote control shooting is selected, < is displayed on the

Taking still pictures

monitor.

Shooting mode settings

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Point the remote control device at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device.

The focus and exposure are locked

and the self-timer/remote control lamp on the camera blinks for about 2 seconds before the picture is taken.

If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, the effective signal

distance may be reduced or shooting may not take place.

To shoot sequential shots, press and hold the shutter button on the remote

control device. However, if the camera does not receive the remote control signal properly, sequential shooting may stop.

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Taking successive pictures ( )

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

This function allows you to take a rapid succession of still pictures at approximately 2 frames per second (approx. 4 pictures in HQ mode) by keeping the shutter button pressed.

As you can choose the best picture from a series of sequential shots, you are recommended to use this mode when photographing a moving subject.

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Press or to select the CAMERA tab.

Press to go to the CAMERA menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESPESP

DRIVEDRIVE

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

Press or to select DRIVE.

Press to go to the DRIVE settings.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC

CARD SET

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ESPESP

DRIVEDRIVE

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

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Taking successive pictures (j)

Press or to select j and press the OK button.

Sequential shooting is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

Check the subject in the viewfinder and take the pictures.

The sequential shooting indication is displayed on the monitor.

Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will continue

to take pictures until you release your finger from the shutter button.

Focus is set at the first frame. Sound is not recorded with still pictures, when set to sequential shooting. During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the monitor.

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Panorama shooting (PANORAMA)

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

You can take advantage of the panorama shooting feature with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the CD-ROM provided.

The panorama mode is only available when using the Olympus xD-Picture

Card.

Your computer’s memory may be insufficient if you use your computer to try

to stitch together many panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode. You are recommended to use SQ mode for panorama shooting. g“Changing the image size and quality” (P.74)

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

Press or to select the CAMERA tab.

Press to go to the CAMERA menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

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ESPESP

DRIVEDRIVE

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

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Panorama shooting (PANORAMA)

Press or to select PANORAMA.

Press to display the panorama shooting screen.

PANORAMAPANORAMA

CAMERA

2 IN 12 IN 1 PIC CARD SET

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

On the monitor, use the arrow pad to choose the direction you want to take the pictures in.

: Takes pictures from left to right.

: Takes pictures from right to left.

: Takes pictures from bottom to

top.

: Takes pictures from top to

bottom.

Take the first picture.

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.

Takes pictures

from left to right

Takes pictures

from bottom to top

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Panorama shooting (PANORAMA)

Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take your pictures.

Use the frames at the edges of the screen as a guide when composing your pictures. The first and second shots are taken so that they overlay part A. The second and third pictures are taken so that they overlay part B. Remember the image in the frame so that you can compose the next picture.

A B

First picture Second picture Third picture

Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. When you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark is displayed.

When you have finished taking pictures, press the OK button to exit panorama shooting.

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

The composite photograph is created by combining the taken images, using the CAMEDIA Master software contained on the

CD-ROM.

“Panorama shooting” (P.197)

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Stitching together two images (2 IN 1)

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This function allows you to position two pictures taken in succession next to each other and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture.

First picture Second picture

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

1st

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Positioned on left. Positioned on right.

Picture during playback

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

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2nd

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MODE MENU

MONITOR OFF

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Stitching together two images (2 IN 1)

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

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Press or to select the CAMERA tab.

Press to go to the CAMERA menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

Press or to select 2 IN 1.

Press to go to the 2 IN 1.

Take the first shot using the monitor.

Take the second shot.

Once the second picture is taken, the monitor automatically returns to the first menu.

To cancel shooting in 2 IN 1 mode before taking the first or second picture, press the OK button.

PANORAMAPANORAMA

CAMERA

2 IN 12 IN 1

PIC

CARD SET

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Taking still pictures

1st

Shooting mode settings

2nd

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Recording sound with still pictures ( )

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

ESP

OFF OFF OFF

This function lets you record sound when taking a picture. Recording begins about 0.5 seconds after pressing the shutter button and lasts for about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is automatically recorded after a picture is taken. This is useful for adding an audio comment to the picture just to be taken.

Press the OK button in shooting mode.

The first menu is displayed.

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

Press or to select the CAMERA tab.

Press to go to the CAMERA menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

MONITOR OFF

MODE MENU

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

Press or to select R.

Press to go to the Recording sound with still pictures setting.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

ESPESP

OFFOFF OFFOFF OFFOFF

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Recording sound with still pictures (R)

Press or to select ON and press the OK button.

Recording sound with still pictures is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

ESP/ESP/

CAMERA

DRIVEDRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOMDIGITAL ZOOM

PIC CARD

SET

OFFOFF

ONON

Recording starts after the shutter button is pressed, and the shutter closes.

The volume of the recorded sound can

be adjusted during playback. g“Setting the volume (VOLUME)” (P.42)

If the source of the sound you are

recording is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the microphone, the recorded sound may not be very clear.

The next picture cannot be taken until recording has stopped. Sound cannot be recorded during panorama shooting (P.89) or 2 IN 1 mode

(P.92).

Micro phone

BUSY

Taking still pictures

Shooting mode settings

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PLAYBACK

Viewing still pictures

Playback

When the playback mode is activated, the last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. Press the arrow pad to change the picture.

Press the q.

Playback mode is selected and the last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. (QUICK VIEW)

You can change various settings in the

Viewing still pictures

playback mode. g See P.97 - P.118.

Pressing the arrow pad while playback switches the picture.

Jumps to the picture

10 frames back

Displays the

previous picture

Displays the next picture

Arrow pad

Jumps to the picture

10 frames ahead

If the lens barrier is opened and q is pressed in shooting mode, causing

the playback mode to be selected, the following operations can be used to return to shooting mode.

Press q, or press the shutter button halfway

Pressing the q exits playback mode.

The power turns off when the lens barrier is closed. When the lens barrier is opened, the camera enters the shooting mode.

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Playback mode settings

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Displaying several pictures at once ( )

This function lets you view several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. It is useful when you are looking for a specific picture. You can change the number of pictures displayed. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.98)

Press the W side of the zoom button in the playback mode.

The index display appears.

g“Playback” (P.96)

Use the arrow pad to select a picture.

: Moves to the previous picture.

: Moves to the next picture.

Viewing still pictures

Press the T side of the zoom button.

The screen returns to single-frame playback.

: Displays the previous page.

: Displays the next page.

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ENGLISH

HIGH

NORMAL

OFF

HIGH

NT SC

Displaying several pictures at once (G)

Selecting the number of pictures

You can choose to display 4, 9 or 16 thumbnail pictures on the monitor.

Press the OK button in playback mode.

The first menu is displayed.

Press to go to the MODE MENU.

g“Playback” (P.96)

Viewing still pictures

Press or to select the SETUP tab.

Press to go to the SETUP menu.

Playback mode settings

INFO

ALL RESETALL RESET

PLAY EDIT

PW ON SETUPPW ON SETUP

CARD

COLORCOLOR

SETUP

VOLUMEVOLUME

MODE MENU

ERASE

OFFOFF ENGLISHENGLISH

NORMALNORMAL HIGHHIGH

Press or to select G.

Press to go to the index display settings.

PLAY EDIT CARD

VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

SETUP

HIGH

NTSC

0404010101 000000

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Displaying several pictures at once (G)

Press or to choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or 16) and press the OK button.

The number of pictures in the index display is set.

Press the OK button again to exit the menu.

PLAY EDIT CARD

VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

SETUP

4 9

Viewing still pictures

Playback mode settings

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Enlarging pictures ( )

A picture displayed on the monitor can be enlarged up to 4 times their original size to check the clarity of the image.

Press the T side of the zoom button in the playback mode.

The picture is enlarged each time the zoom button is pressed.

g“Playback” (P.96)

Viewing still pictures

When a picture is enlarged, you can

view different areas of the picture by pressing the arrow pad.

This only affects the picture on the monitor.

Press the W side of the zoom button.

The screen returns to single-frame playback.

Playback mode settings

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Olympus Mju 410 Digital, Stylus 410 Digital Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Contents

Read this first

Unpacking the box contents

For safe use of your camera

Weatherproof feature

Names of parts

Monitor indications

Before operating your camera

Preparations

Attaching the strap

Charging the battery

Loading and removing the battery

AC adapter (sold separately)

Inserting and removing the picture card

xD-Picture Card

Power on/off

When taking pictures (Shooting mode)

When viewing pictures (Playback mode)

When connecting the camera to the computer

Camera settings

Menu operations

Selecting your language for on-screen display

Setting the date and time ( )

Saving the settings (ALL RESET)

Checking the picture you have just taken (REC VIEW)

Setting the beep sound

Setting the shutter sound (SHUTTER SOUND)

Setting the volume (VOLUME)

Setting the power on/off screen and sound(PW ON SETUP)

Setting the screen color (COLOR)

Setting serial numbers for file names (FILE NAME)

Turning off the monitor (MONITOR OFF)

Formatting a picture card

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor

Adjust the CCD and image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING)

Shooting

Taking still pictures

Holding the camera correctly

Taking still pictures

When to use the monitor and viewfinder

Focusing on a subject that is not in the center of the frame (Focus lock)

Settings suited to situation and purpose

Changing shooting modes

Using the zoom

Enabling the digital zoom

Using the flash ( )

Changing the image size and quality

Selecting the white balance according to the surrounding lighting ( )

Shooting mode settings

Taking close-up pictures

Setting up Super macro mode

Using the self-timer ( )

Using the remote control ( )

Taking successive pictures ( )

Panorama shooting (PANORAMA)

Stitching together two images (2 IN 1)

Recording sound with still pictures ( )

PLAYBACK

Viewing still pictures

Playback

Playback mode settings

Selecting the number of pictures

Enlarging pictures ( )