Olympus MU DIGITAL 800 ADVANCED MANUAL
DIGITAL CAMERA
Advanced
Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update
or modify information contained in this manual.
Detailed explanations of all the
functions for getting the most out
of your camera.
Basic Operation
Basic Shooting
Advanced Shooting
Playing Back
Printing
Online Pictures
Camera Settings
How to use this manual
(Basic and Advanced Manuals
The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two
parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document).
Basic
Manual
Advanced
Manual
(Indications used in this manual
Below is an explanation of how to read the instructions in this manual.
Please read it carefully before proceeding.
Note
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational
problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
TIPS
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.
g
Reference pages describing details or associated information.
This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on how to take
pictures and view them so that you can get started quickly. Go ahead
and take some pictures! You will also find information on the camera’s
main functions as well as how to make prints and enjoy your pictures
on a computer.
This manual introduces you to the camera’s many functions after you
have mastered the basics. It will help you to use the camera’s
capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun!
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Composition of the manual
You’ll find important points for
getting the most out of your
camera here.
Read this part before taking
pictures.
Explanations of techniques
from basics to advanced,
giving you an understanding of
all the functions related to
taking pictures.
To view, edit and sort the
pictures you have taken.
Settings to make your camera
easier to use.
To print the pictures you have
taken.
To enjoy the pictures you have
taken on a computer. To use
OLYMPUS Master.
Basic operation
Tips before you start
taking pictures
Basic shooting functions
Additional shooting
functions
Playback
Settings
Printing pictures
Connecting the camera
to a computer
P. 8
P. 20
P. 33
P. 45
P. 62
P. 84
P. 98
P. 111
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Troubleshooting.
For when you want to know
the names of parts, see a list
of menus, or find what you are
looking for.
The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be
sure to check it out.
Appendix
Miscellaneous
P. 127
P. 147
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual....................................................................... 2
Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3
1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Mode dial............................................................................................. 9
Direct buttons .................................................................................... 11
Using the direct buttons in shooting mode .................................. 11
Using the direct buttons in playback mode ................................. 12
Menus ............................................................................................... 13
About the menus ......................................................................... 13
Using the menus ......................................................................... 16
Using the GUIDE function ........................................................... 18
How to read the procedure pages..................................................... 19
2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -20
Turning the camera on and off.......................................................... 21
If the correct focus cannot be obtained............................................. 22
How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 22
Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 24
Record mode ............................................................................. 25
Still picture record modes............................................................ 25
Movie record modes.................................................................... 26
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 26
Changing the record mode .................................................. 28
The internal memory and memory card ............................................ 29
The card ...................................................................................... 30
Inserting and removing the card.................................................. 31
3 Basic shooting functions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
Selecting a scene according to the situation ( ) ........................ 34
Zooming in on your subject ............................................................... 38
Using the zoom ........................................................................... 38
Using the digital zoom................................................................. 39
Using macro/super macro mode ..................................... 40
Flash shooting .............................................................................. 41
Self-timer shooting ..................................................................... 43
Recording movies ....................................................................... 44
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4 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -45
Shooting pictures using image blur reduction ............................ 46
Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures ....................... 47
Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures ...................... 48
Changing picture brightness ....................................................... 49
Adjusting the color of a picture ................................................. 50
Changing the area for measuring the brightness of
a subject (ESP/ ) .............................................................. 51
Sequential shooting ........................................................ 52
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) ......................................................... 53
Changing the focusing area (AF MODE) .......................................... 54
Remote control shooting (optional) ............................................... 55
Panorama shooting ........................................................................... 57
Taking two-in-one pictures ................................................................ 59
Recording sound with still pictures ............................................... 60
Changing the monitor display (DISP)................................................ 61
5 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -62
Playing back still pictures ........................................................... 63
Changing the number of thumbnails .................................... 64
Picture rotation ...................................................................... 64
Playing back movies ................................................................... 65
Viewing an album ........................................................................ 66
Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)........................... 67
Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) ................................. 69
Selecting an album cover (SELECT TITLE IMAGE) ................... 70
Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY) ..................................... 70
Erasing pictures from albums ................................................ 72
Slideshow .................................................................................. 73
Adding sound to still pictures ....................................................... 74
Editing still pictures (REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ ) ... 76
Making an index picture from a movie (INDEX) ................................ 77
Playing back pictures on a TV........................................................... 78
Video output ................................................................................ 79
Protecting pictures ...................................................................... 80
Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)....... 80
Erasing pictures .................................................................... 81
Single-frame erase ................................................................ 81
All-frame erase .................................................................... 82
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Formatting the internal memory or card
(MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT) ................................ 83
6 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 84
Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) .............................................. 85
Selecting a display language .................................................. 86
Changing the startup screen and volume (PW ON SETUP)............. 86
Registering the startup screen (SCREEN SETUP)..................... 87
Setting screen colors (COLOR) ........................................................ 88
Setting camera sounds ( /SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME) ........... 89
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)....................................... 90
Resetting file names (FILE NAME) ................................................... 90
Adjusting the monitor brightness ............................................... 91
Setting the date and time .......................................................... 92
Setting the date and time in another time zone
(DUALTIME SETUP) ...................................................... 93
Setting alarms (ALARM CLOCK) ................................................ 94
Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) ........... 97
7 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 98
Direct printing (PictBridge) ................................................................ 99
Using the direct printing function ................................................. 99
Printing pictures ........................................................................ 100
Other print modes and print settings......................................... 103
If an error message is displayed ............................................... 105
Print settings (DPOF) ................................................................ 106
How to make print reservations................................................. 106
Single-frame reservation ..................................................... 107
All-frame reservation .......................................................... 109
Resetting print reservation data .......................................... 109
8 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 111
Flow................................................................................................. 112
Using OLYMPUS Master ................................................................ 113
What is OLYMPUS Master?...................................................... 113
Installing OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 114
Connecting the camera to a computer ............................................ 118
Starting up OLYMPUS Master ........................................................ 119
Displaying camera images on a computer ...................................... 121
Downloading and saving images .............................................. 121
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Viewing still pictures and movies .................................................... 123
Printing pictures .............................................................................. 124
To download and save images to a computer without
using OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 126
9 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 127
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 128
Error messages ......................................................................... 128
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 130
Camera care ................................................................................... 137
Battery and charger......................................................................... 138
AC adapter (optional) ...................................................................... 139
Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 140
Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 144
10 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 147
Menu list.......................................................................................... 148
List of factory default settings.......................................................... 153
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes........................ 155
Names of parts ................................................................................ 158
Camera ..................................................................................... 158
Monitor indications .................................................................... 160
Index ............................................................................................... 163
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1 Basic operation
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Basic operation
Are you ever overwhelmed by all of the
advanced shooting and editing functions?
Professional photographers use these
functions to achieve a variety of effects.
Now you too can achieve such effects simply
by pressing the buttons on your digital camera.
You can use the various functions available to
adjust the brightness and white balance of
your pictures, alter the focusing range, and
much more.
Just display a menu on the monitor and use
the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize
yourself with the buttons and menus before
reading the explanations of the various
functions.
MODE MENU
MEM CAM
PW ON SETUP
SETUP
ALL RESET
COLOR
ON
ENGLISH
STANDARD
LOW
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Movies
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Sequential shooting
Mode dial
This camera features shooting modes and playback modes. Use the mode
dial to make settings. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on.
Shooting modes
Set the mode dial to
one of these
positions to take
pictures or movies.
Playback modes
Set the mode dial to these
positions to view pictures
or movies.
(About the mode dial
Suitable for general situations. Simply press the shutter button,
and the camera determines optimum conditions and shoots the
K
picture. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture
value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject (P:
Program auto).
This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or
h
camera movement when taking pictures. g“Shooting pictures
using image blur reduction” (P. 46)
Shooting
modes
Playback
modes
This function allows you to select from 19 situation-related
f
modes set to the shooting conditions. g“Selecting a scene
according to the situation (f)” (P. 34)
This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
S
camera sets the aperture automatically. g“Changing the
shutter speed for shooting pictures” (P. 47)
This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The
A
camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g“Changing the
aperture value for shooting pictures” (P. 48)
This function lets you record movies. Audio is recorded with the
n
movie. g“Recording movies” (P. 44)
This function allows you to play back still pictures or movies. You
q
can also play back sound. g“Playback” (P. 62)
You can play back still pictures or movies saved in an album.
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g“Viewing an album” (P. 66)
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Basic operation
9
Mode dial
1
• Direct button functions and menu contents vary depending on the position of
the mode dial. g“Direct buttons” (P. 11), “Menus” (P. 13), “Menu list”
(P. 148)
• You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on.
Mode dial notation
In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode dial
Basic operation
necessary for operating functions.
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n.
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is be set to any of the following
modes: KhfSAn.
TIPS
10
Direct buttons
This camera features buttons for setting functions directly.
The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in
playback mode.
Using the direct buttons in shooting mode
c
d
e
f
QUICK VIEW button gP. 63
c
The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. All the functions in
playback mode are available. To return to shooting mode, press the
QUICK VIEW button or press the shutter button halfway.
GUIDE button gP. 18
d
Displays a shooting guide describing shooting methods for various
purposes. Select a menu, and press the GUIDE button to display an
explanation of its function.
DISP button gP. 61
e
Press the DISP button repeatedly to toggle the display of shooting
information, composition lines, and histogram.
g
i
h
1
Basic operation
Y (Self-timer/Remote control) button gP. 43, 55
f
For switching between self-timer and remote control.
O# (Flash mode) button gP. 41
g
For selecting the flash mode.
Z button gP. 13
h
Displays the top menu of shooting mode.
N& (Macro) button gP. 40
i
Enables macro mode or super macro mode.
11
Direct buttons
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400
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Using the direct buttons in playback mode
1
c
d
Basic operation
e
GUIDE button gP. 18
c
Displays a shooting guide describing shooting methods for various
purposes. Select a menu item, and press the GUIDE button to display an
explanation of its function.
DISP button
d
Press the DISP button to change the display in the following order. The
histogram is not displayed while displaying movies.
The playback screen
is displayed.
The histogram is
displayed.
f
Detailed camera
information is displayed.
g
“Monitor
indications” (P. 160)
12
ISO
F4.0
1/100
+
:
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2.0
400
-
100
0004
’0505.
0808.
S (Erase) button gP. 72, 81
e
2626 12
HQ
:
30
4
’0505.
0808.
2626 12
Erases pictures displayed on the monitor.
Z button gP. 13
f
Displays the top menu of playback mode.
100
SIZE
’0505.
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0004
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400
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Menus
Set the mode dial to any mode and press Z to display the menus on the
monitor. Menus are used to make each camera setting.
Mode dial
Press Z
About the menus
The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ.
Top menu
Menus are divided into shortcut menus
and mode menus.
MODE MENU
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1
Basic operation
Shortcut menus
For setting menu items directly. Settings are categorized by function
into tabs.
Mode menu
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Menus
Shortcut menus
1
Shooting mode
(
Basic operation
(Playback mode
ALBUM ENTRY
MODE MENU
ALBUM MENUUNDO ENTRY
gP. 49
MODE MENU
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gP. 73
ALBUM ENTRY
gP. 80
gP. 67 gP. 67
gP. 73 gP. 65
gP. 80
For moviesFor still pictures
MOVIE PLAY
For moviesFor still pictures
MOVIE PLAY
gP. 50
gP. 25
gP. 65
MODE MENU
gP. 80
ALBUM MENUUNDO ENTRY
gP. 80
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gP. 70 gP. 70
Mode menu
Shooting mode
(
Menus
1
Basic operation
/
DRIVE
ISO
ESP
AUTO
OFF
SPOT
ESP
CAMERAMEM
DIGITAL ZOOM
SET
AF MODE
CAMERA tab For setting shooting-related functions.
MEMORY/
CARD tab
For formatting internal memory or cards. Also saves internal
memory data onto cards.
SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the
camera easier to use.
(Playback mode
°
0
PLAY
EDITMEM
SET
PLAY tab For setting playback-related functions.
EDIT tab For editing saved pictures.
MEMORY/
CARD tab
SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the
TIPS
• The [MEMORY] tab is displayed when the internal memory is in use. The
[CARD] tab is displayed when a card is inserted in the camera.
• For a list of mode menu items, see “Menu list” (P. 148).
For formatting internal memory or cards, and erasing all image data.
Also saves internal memory data onto cards.
camera easier to use.
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Menus
Using the menus
1
Use the arrow pad and Z to set menu items.
Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings.
Ex: Setting [ISO]
Basic operation
Mode dial
ONXY buttons
Z button
1 Set the mode dial to any of the following modes: KSA.
2 Press Z.
• The top menu is displayed.
Top menu
3 Press Y to select [MODE MENU].
This refers to the arrow
pad (ONXY).
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MODE MENU
4 Press ON to select the
[CAMERA] tab, and press Y.
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to
select and make settings with the arrow
pad.
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This refers to the
arrow pad (YN).
ESP
DRIVE
CAMERAMEM
ISO
DIGITAL ZOOM
SET
AF MODE
ESP
/
AUTO
OFF
SPOT
Menus
5 Press ON to select the [ISO], and
press Y.
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to
select and make settings with the arrow
pad.
• Unavailable settings cannot be selected.
The selected item is
displayed in a different
color.
Press Y to go on to
the following setting.
6 Press ON to select [AUTO],
[64], [100], [200], [400], [800], or
[1600], and press Z.
• Follow the operation guide at the
bottom of the screen to set or change
settings using the arrow pad.
Operation guide
Press ON to select a setting.
Press Z to finalize the setting.
TIPS
• Menu items common to different modes apply to the same setting.
Menu operation notation
In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows:
• Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [ISO]
ESP
CAMERAMEM
DIGITAL ZOOM
SET
AF MODE
CANCEL
/
DRIVE
ISO
ISO
AUTO
64
100
200
SELECTOKGO
ESP
AUTO
OFF
SPOT
1
Basic operation
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO]
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Menus
Using the GUIDE function
1
This camera has a GUIDE function. There is a shooting guide explaining shooting
methods for various shooting situations, purposes, and effects, and a menu guide
explaining the menus. Pressing the GUIDE button automatically displays the
shooting guide or the menu guide.
(Displaying the shooting guide
Basic operation
1 Press the GUIDE button.
• The [SHOOTING GUIDE] is displayed.
2 Press ON to select the shooting
guide to display, and press Y.
• The shooting guide detail is displayed.
3 Press ON to select the item to
display, and press Y.
SHOOTING GUIDE
1 BRIGHTENING SUBJECT
2 SHOOTING INTO BACKLIGHT
3 ADJUSTING COLORATION
4 BLURRING BACKGROUND
5 ADJUSTING AREA IN FOCUS
SELECT
BRIGHTENING SUBJECT
1 METERING
2 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
3 FLASH MODE
EXIT
GUIDE
• The operating method for the selected
item is displayed.
• To display another shooting guide or
item, press X to return to the previous
screen.
• To close the shooting guide display,
press the GUIDE button.
(Displaying the menu guide
1 With a menu selected, hold down
the GUIDE button.
• The menu explanation is displayed.
• Release the GUIDE button to close the
menu guide.
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CANCEL
SELECT
METERING
OK
Press ,
MENU
and select .
Open the ,
from the CAMERA tab,
and set to .
CANCEL
Sets the format for
naming folders and files
that are to be saved to
a new card.
With [FILE NAME] selected
MODE MENU
ESP
/
FILE NAME
EXIT
EXIT
GUIDE
GUIDE
How to read the procedure pages
A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation.
Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures.
This indicates the position of the mode dial.
If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used in
any of these modes.
g“Mode dial” (P. 9), “Mode dial notation” (P. 10)
Select the menus in the order
indicated by . g“Using the
menus” (P. 16), “Menu operation
notation” (P. 17)
Procedures differ for album
playback mode.
Available languages may vary
according to where you purchased
the camera. The displayed
language can be changed.
g
“Selecting a display language”
(P. 86)
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this
manual.
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Basic operation
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2 Tips before you start taking pictures
SHQ
SQ2
Tips before you
start taking pictures
2
Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come
out well just by setting the mode dial to K
and pressing the shutter button. But
occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject,
the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t
come out the way you want.
Just knowing which button to press or which
setting to change can help you solve these
problems.
And did you know that by selecting an image
size according to how you plan to use the
pictures afterwards, you can store more
pictures in the internal memory and on the
memory card? These are just some of the
hints provided in this chapter.
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Printing
applications
Ideas
Ideas
SHQ
SHQ
Online applications
SQ2
SQ2
Turning the camera on and off
Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.
Power lamp
Monitor
(Turning the camera on
Set the mode dial to any mode, and press the POWER button.
• The power lamp on the camera lights green.
• The monitor turns on.
• When you turn on the camera in shooting mode, the lens extends.
(Turning the camera off
Press the POWER button.
• The monitor turns off.
• The lens retracts and the lens barrier closes.
• The power lamp turns off.
TIPS
• The screen on the right is displayed when the
date and time setting has returned to the factory
default setting. Setting the date and time makes
your pictures easier to manage, such as when
you view them with calendar display. g“Setting
the date and time” (P. 92)
POWER button
Mode dial
Y/M/D
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
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If the correct focus cannot be obtained
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When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame 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.
How to focus (focus lock)
2
1 Position the AF target mark on
the subject you want to focus on.
• When shooting a hard-to-focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on an
object about the same distance away as
the subject.
2 Press the shutter button halfway
Tips before you start taking pictures
until the green lamp lights.
• The green lamp lights when the focus
and exposure are locked.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus
and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button,
re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button
halfway again.
3 Keeping the shutter button
pressed halfway, recompose
your shot.
1/200
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Shutter button
Green lamp
1/200
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+2.0
44
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If the correct focus cannot be obtained
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4 Press the shutter button fully.
• The camera takes the picture. The card
access lamp blinks while the picture is
recorded.
TIPS
To focus on a subject not in the center of the frame
g“Changing the focusing area (AF MODE)” (P. 54)
Note
• Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move
causing the picture to blur.
• Never open the card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter
while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures
and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
• Recorded pictures are saved in the camera regardless of whether the camera
is turned off or the battery are replaced or removed.
• When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow
may appear colored.
(AF lock
The focus position can be locked. AF lock refers to locking the focus position.
Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on, and with the shutter
button pressed halfway, press Z.
• The focus is locked, and the AF lock mark
is displayed.
• To reset AF lock, press Z again to cancel
AF lock, relock the focus, and press Z.
• When the AF lock is active, press the
shutter button fully to take the picture.
Shutter button
AF lock mark
1/200
F4.0
+2.0
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
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23
If the correct focus cannot be obtained
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
The green lamp
blinks.
The subject cannot
2
be brought into
focus.
The green lamp
lights, but the
subject cannot be
brought into focus.
In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same
distance as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If
the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera
using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the
camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take
Tips before you start taking pictures
the picture.
Subject with
low contrast
Subjects at
different
distances
Subject with an
extremely
bright area in
the center of
the frame
Fast-moving
subject
Subject without
vertical lines
The subject is
not in the center
of the frame
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Record mode
You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies.
Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a
computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for
each record mode and the number of storable still pictures/movie
recording time, see the tables on P. 26 and 27.
Still picture record modes
Still pictures are recorded in JPEG format.
Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of your pictures.
Pictures are made from thousands of dots (pixels). If a picture with relatively few pixels
is enlarged, it looks like a mosaic. Pictures with more pixels are denser and clearer but
require more space (larger file size), thus decreasing the number of pictures that can be
saved. Though a high compression rate results in a small file size, this also produces a
grainy look.
Picture with high number of
pixels
Picture with low number of pixels
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
Record
mode
SHQ 3264 × 2448
SQ1
SQ2
Image size
HQ 3264 × 2448
2560 × 1920
2272 × 1704
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1280 × 960
1024 × 768
640 × 480
Compression
Low
compression
High
compression
High
compression
Standard
compression
Low
compression
Application
The number of storable still pictures is
lower, and recording pictures takes
longer, but it is useful for creating
beautiful prints on full-size paper and for
performing computer image processing,
such as contrast adjustment and redeye correction.
This is useful for post-card sized prints,
or for computer editing such as rotating
or adding text to a picture.
Standard image quality with a high
number of pictures to shoot. This is
useful for viewing pictures on a
computer.
Standard image quality. Th is is useful for
sending as e-mail attachments.
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Record mode
Image size
The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. You can
save your pictures at a large image size to get clearer prints. However, as the image
size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which decreases the number
of pictures that can be saved.
Compression
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Pictures are compressed and saved. The higher the compression, the less clear the
image will be.
Movie record modes
Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format.
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time
For still pictures
Number of storable still pictures
Record mode Image size
Tips before you start taking pictures
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
3264 × 2448
3264 × 2448
2560 × 1920
2272 × 1704
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1280 × 960
1024 × 768
640 × 480
Internal memory Using a 128 MB card
With
sound
15 15 102 105
19 19 126 130
23 24 156 163
28 29 185 194
42 46 285 307
63 70 420 469
96 114 614 726
Without
sound
4 4 31 31
9 9 61 62
With
sound
Without
sound
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For movies
3264
2448
HQ
1/200
F4.0
+2.0
00:36
HQ
+2.0
Record mode Image size
SHQ
HQ
SQ
640 × 480
(15 frames/sec.)
320 × 240
(15 frames/sec.)
160 × 120
(15 frames/sec.)
Record mode
Remaining recording time (sec.)
Internal memory Using a 128 MB card
15 110
50 320
125 800
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Tips before you start taking pictures
F4.0
+2.0
44
00:36
HQ
Remaining recording time
00:36
1/200
3264
2448
HQ
×
Number of storable still
pictures
TIPS
• When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the
computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For
instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if you
set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768. However, if the
monitor setting is over 1,024 × 768 (such as 1,280 × 1,024), the picture only
takes up part of the screen.
Note
• The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in the
tables are approximate.
• The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or
factors like whether print reservations or album entries have been made or not.
In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even
when you take new pictures or erase stored pictures.
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Record mode
Changing the record mode
Top menu [K] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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1 For still pictures, select from
[SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2].
For movies, select from
[SHQ 640 × 480], [HQ 320 × 240],
and [SQ 160 × 120].
Tips before you start taking pictures
2 When [SQ1] or [SQ2] is selected,
press Y to select the image size.
3 Press Z.
SELECT
SELECT
CANCEL
3264×2448
SHQ
3264×2448
HQ
2048×1536
SQ1
SQ2
640×480
For still pictures
640×480SHQ
320×240HQ
160×120SQ
For movies
SQ2
1600×1200
1280×960
1024×768
640×480
SELECT
When [SQ2] is selected
GO
GO
GO
OK
OK
OK
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The internal memory and memory card
HQ
12
30
100
0004
3264
2448
HQ
1/200
F4.0
+2.0
Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory.
Pictures can also be recorded on the optional xD-Picture Card (“card”).
The card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the
internal memory of the camera. A card can be convenient when taking
many pictures while on a trip.
(Internal memory basics
The internal memory is the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in
a film camera.
Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be easily erased on the camera or
processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory
cannot be removed or exchanged.
(Using the internal memory with a card
You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used
during shooting and playback operations.
Shooting mode Playback mode
F4.0
+2.0
100
-
0004
HQ
1/200
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
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0808.
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Memory indicator
Shooting mode Playback mode
Pictures are being played back
from the internal memory.
from a card.
Monitor
indication
[IN]
[xD]
3264
2448
HQ
×
Pictures are recorded to the
internal memory.
Pictures are recorded to a card. Pictures are being played back
• The internal memory and a card cannot be used at the same time.
• The internal memory cannot be used for shooting or playback operations when a
card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card before using the internal memory.
• Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be copied to a card. g“Copying
pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)” (P. 80)
:
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The internal memory and memory card
The card
The card is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera.
Pictures recorded to the card can be easily erased on the camera or processed
using a computer. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a
card with a larger capacity.
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Index area
c
You can use this space to write the contents of the
card.
Contact area
d
The part where the data transferred from the camera
enters the card.
Compatible cards
xD-Picture Card (16MB – 1GB)
Note
• This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was
Tips before you start taking pictures
formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format
the card on this camera before use. g“Formatting the internal memory or
card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)” (P. 83)
c
d
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