Olympus Stylus 600 User 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. 21

P. 32

P. 45

P. 56

P. 82

P. 91

P. 107

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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. 123

P. 142

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Table of Contents

How to use this manual....................................................................... 2

Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3

1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8

How to use the shooting button and playback button ......................... 9

Changing the functions of the shooting button............................ 11

Direct buttons .................................................................................... 12

Using the direct buttons in shooting mode .................................. 12

Using the direct buttons in playback mode ................................. 13

Menus ............................................................................................... 14

About the menus ......................................................................... 14

Using the menus ......................................................................... 17

Using the GUIDE function ........................................................... 19

How to read the procedure pages..................................................... 20

2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -21

If the correct focus cannot be obtained............................................. 22

How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 22

Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 23

Record mode ............................................................................. 24

Still picture record modes............................................................ 24

Movie record modes.................................................................... 25

Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 25

Changing the record mode .................................................. 27

The internal memory and memory card ............................................ 28

The card ...................................................................................... 29

Inserting and removing the card.................................................. 30

3 Basic shooting functions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32

Selecting a scene according to the situation ( ).................... 33

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

Changing picture brightness ....................................................... 46

Adjusting the color of a picture ................................................. 47

Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject

( / ) ............................................................................ 48

Sequential shooting ........................................................ 49

Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) ......................................................... 50

Changing the focusing area (AF MODE) .......................................... 51

Panorama shooting ........................................................................... 52

Changing the monitor display (DISP./GUIDE) .................................. 54

Histogram ............................................................................. 55

Frame assist................................................................................ 55

5 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -56

Playing back still pictures ........................................................... 57

Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR)...................... 58

Picture rotation ...................................................................... 58

Playing back movies ................................................................... 59

Playing back albums ................................................................... 60

Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)........................... 61

Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) ................................. 63

Selecting an album cover (SELECT TITLE IMAGE) ................... 64

Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY) ..................................... 64

Erasing pictures from albums ................................................ 66

Slideshow .................................................................................. 67

Editing still pictures ( /REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA) ... 68

Creating composite pictures .............................................................. 70

Frame.......................................................................................... 70

Title ............................................................................................. 71

Calendar...................................................................................... 72

Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/SATURATION) ........................... 74

Making an index picture from a movie (INDEX) ................................ 75

Playing back pictures on a TV........................................................... 76

Video output ................................................................................ 77

Protecting pictures ...................................................................... 78

Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)....... 78

Erasing pictures .................................................................... 79

Single-frame erase ................................................................ 79

All-frame erase .................................................................... 80

Formatting the memory card (FORMAT) .................................... 81

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6 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 82

Resetting the settings to the default (RESET) .................................. 83

Selecting a display language .................................................. 84

Changing the startup screen (PW ON SETUP) ................................ 84

Registering the startup screen (SCREEN SETUP)..................... 85

Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)....................................... 86

Resetting file names (FILE NAME) ................................................... 86

Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) ........... 87

Adjusting the monitor brightness ............................................... 88

Setting the date and time .......................................................... 88

Setting the date and time in another time zone

(DUAL TIME SETUP) ..................................................... 89

7 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 91

Direct printing (PictBridge) ................................................................ 92

Using the direct printing function ................................................. 92

Printing pictures (EASY PRINT).................................................. 93

Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT)............................................ 95

Other print modes and print settings........................................... 98

If an error message is displayed ............................................... 101

Print settings (DPOF) ................................................................ 102

How to make print reservations................................................. 102

Single-frame reservation ..................................................... 104

All-frame reservation .......................................................... 105

Resetting print reservation data .......................................... 106

8 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 107

Flow................................................................................................. 108

Using OLYMPUS Master ................................................................ 109

What is OLYMPUS Master?...................................................... 109

Installing OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 110

Connecting the camera to a computer ............................................ 114

Starting up OLYMPUS Master ........................................................ 115

Displaying camera images on a computer ...................................... 117

Downloading and saving images .............................................. 117

Viewing still pictures and movies .................................................... 119

Printing pictures .............................................................................. 120

To download and save images to a computer without using

OLYMPUS Master............................................................... 122

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9 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 123

Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 124

Error messages ......................................................................... 124

Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 126

Camera care ................................................................................... 133

Battery and charger......................................................................... 134

AC adapter (optional) ...................................................................... 135

Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 136

Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 140

10 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 142

Menu list.......................................................................................... 143

List of factory default settings.......................................................... 149

Functions available in shooting modes and scenes........................ 151

Index ............................................................................................... 154

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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

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How to use the shooting button and playback button

This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting
mode is for taking pictures and adjusting shooting settings, whereas
playback mode is for displaying and editing pictures you have taken.
Press the o n button to turn the camera on in shooting mode,
or press the q button to turn the camera on in playback mode. To switch
between the two modes, use the m button and the q button.

(Turning the camera on in shooting mode

With the camera off, press the o n button.

• The camera turns on in shooting mode. You are ready to take pictures.

o n button (The monitor turns on.

(The lens extends.

To turn the camera off

jPress the o n button. The lens retracts and the monitor turns off.

To switch to playback mode

jPress the q button. The lens remains extended, and playback mode is enabled.

Press the m button to return to shooting mode.

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Pressing the m button in shooting mode

jPress the m button to switch to the normal shooting mode and the scene

selection screen. The normal shooting mode is set to P (program auto). Use the
scene selection screen to select a f according to the situation.
g“Selecting a scene according to the situation (m)” (P. 33)

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How to use the shooting button and playback button

(Turning the camera on in playback mode

1

With the camera off, press the q button.

• The camera turns on in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the
monitor.

o n button ( The monitor turns on.

Basic operation

(The lens is retracted.

To turn the camera off

jPress the o n button. The monitor turns off.

To switch to shooting mode

jPress the m button. The lens extends, and shooting mode is enabled.

Press the q button to return to playback mode. The lens remains extended.

q button

Note

• When the power is turned on, sometimes the monitor flashes before displaying
the picture. This is not a malfunction.

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. 88)

Y/M/D

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How to use the shooting button and playback button

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(Switching between shooting mode and playback mode

Press the m button or the q button to switch between
shooting mode and playback mode.

To play back (playback mode)To take pictures (shooting mode)

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Press the q button.

Press

the m button.

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Shooting mode/Playback mode notation

In this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for
using functions. If both icons are displayed, the described function can be used
in either of these modes.

This indicates shooting mode.

This indicates playback mode.

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Basic operation

4

Changing the functions of the shooting button

The m button is not initially set to turn the camera on. You can change the
setting to turn on the power with the m button in the same manner as pressing
the o n button.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [K] [YES] / [NO]

• When [YES] is set, you can press the m button to turn on the camera in

shooting mode.

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

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Direct buttons

This camera features buttons for setting functions directly.
The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode.

1

Using the direct buttons in shooting mode

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q button (Playback mode) gP. 11

1

Switches to playback mode.

m button (Shooting mode) gP. 36

2

Switches between the normal shooting mode (program auto) and the
scene selection screen.

DISP./GUIDE button gP. 19, 54

3

Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its function.
When the camera is ready to shoot, press this button repeatedly to toggle
the display of shooting information, composition guide lines and histogram.

X& button (Macro) gP. 40

4

Enables macro mode or super macro mode.

5

8

6

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OF button (Exposure compensation) gP. 46

5

Changes the exposure compensation value.

Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 41

6

Selects the flash mode.

Z button (OK/MENU) gP. 14

7

Displays the top menu of shooting mode.

NY button (Self-timer) gP. 43

8

Switches the self-timer mode on/off

Direct buttons

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m button (Shooting mode) gP. 11

1

Switches to shooting mode.

DISP./GUIDE button gP. 19

2

Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its
function. During playback, press this button repeatedly to change the
display in the following order.

The playback
screen is displayed.

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Z button (OK/MENU) gP. 14

3

Displays the top menu of playback mode.

S button (Erase) gP. 66, 79

4

Erases pictures displayed on the monitor.

< button (Print) gP. 93

5

Prints pictures displayed on the monitor.

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Menus

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Press Z in shooting mode or playback mode to display the menus on the
monitor. Menus are used to select each camera setting.

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Basic operation

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.

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Shortcut menus

For setting menu items directly. Settings are categorized by function

TIPS

• Press and hold down Z on the top menu to jump directly to one of the following

functions.

Shooting mode

The [RESET] screen is displayed. g“Resetting the settings to the default
(RESET)” (P. 83)

Playback mode

The [ALBUM ENTRY] screen is displayed. g“Adding pictures to an album
(ALBUM ENTRY)” (P. 61)

Album playback mode

The [UNDO ENTRY] screen is displayed. g“Undoing album entries
(UNDO ENTRY)” (P. 64)

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Mode menu

into tabs.

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Shortcut menus

OK

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HOLD

RESET

OK

HOLD

ALBUM ENTRY

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HOLD

ALBUM ENTRY

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UNDO ENTRY

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Shooting mode

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Menus

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For moviesFor still pictures

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(Playback mode

EDIT

ALBUM

ALBUM ENTRY

In album playback mode

CLOSE ALBUM

UNDO ENTRY

MODE MENU

CALENDAR

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ALBUM MENU

SEL. ALBUM

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gP. 47

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gP. 24 gP. 24

For moviesFor still pictures

gP. 68,

70, 74

gP. 58

MOVIE PLAY

ALBUM

CALENDAR

ALBUM ENTRY

MODE MENU

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gP. 58

gP. 60 gP. 60

For moviesFor still pictures

gP. 67 gP. 59

gP. 63

MOVIE PLAY

CLOSE ALBUM

SEL. ALBUM

UNDO ENTRY

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Menus

Mode menu

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Shooting mode

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CAMERA

ESP

CAMERA

DIGITAL ZOOM

MEM

AF MODE

SET

PANORAMA

For setting shooting-related functions.

tab

MEMORY/
CARD tab

For erasing all pictures or for formatting a card. Also saves internal
memory data to a card.

SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera

easier to use.

(Playback mode

OFF

PLAY

EDITMEM

ALBUM ENTRY

SET

PLAY tab For setting playback-related functions.

EDIT tab For editing saved pictures. The same screen is displayed when

[EDIT] is selected from the top menu.

MEMORY/
CARD tab

For erasing all pictures or for formatting a card. Also saves internal
memory data to a card.

SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera

easier to use.

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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. 143).

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Menus

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Using the menus

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 [m]

ONXY buttons
Z button

1 Press the q button to enable playback mode.
2 Press Z.

• The top menu is displayed.

3 Press Y to select [MODE MENU].

This refers to the arrow
pad (ONXY).

Top menu

EDIT

ALBUM

CALENDAR

ALBUM ENTRY

MODE MENU

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4 Press ON to select the [PLAY]

tab, and press Y.

• Refer to the arrows on the screen to
select and make settings with the arrow
pad.

PLAY

EDITMEM

OFF

°

0

1

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This refers to the
arrow pad (YN).

ALBUM ENTRY

SET

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Menus

5 Press ON to select [m], and

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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.

PLAY

EDITMEM

SET

6 Press ON to select from

[NORMAL], [FADER], [SLIDE],
or [ZOOM], 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.

Menu operation notation

In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows:

• Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [m]

CANCEL

ALBUM ENTRY

NORMAL

FAD ER

SLIDE
ZOOM

SELECT

OFF

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Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [m]

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Menus

Using the GUIDE function

This camera has a GUIDE function. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button while a menu
item is selected in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu
guide explaining the menus.

1 When a menu item is selected,

hold down the DISP./GUIDE
button.

• The menu explanation is displayed.

• Release the DISP./GUIDE button to
close the menu guide.

When [FILE NAME] is selected

FILE NAME

Sets the format for
naming folders and files
that are to be saved to
a new card.

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How to read the procedure pages

A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation.
Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures.

1

This indicates shooting mode or playback mode.
Both modes can be used when both icons are shown.
g“How to use the shooting button and playback button” (P. 9),
“Shooting mode/Playback mode notation” (P. 11)

Basic operation

Select the menus in the order
indicated by . g“Using the
menus” (P. 17), “Menu operation
notation” (P. 18)

Procedures differ for movie
recording mode and 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. 84)

This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this
manual.

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2 Tips before you start taking pictures

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Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come
out well just by pressing the shutter button in
shooting mode. 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

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Online applications

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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.

4 Press the shutter button fully.

• The camera takes the picture. The card
access lamp blinks while the picture is
recorded.

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Shutter button

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If the correct focus cannot be obtained

TIPS

To focus on a subject not in the center of the frame

g“Changing the focusing area (AF MODE)” (P. 51)

Note

• Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move
causing the picture to blur.

• Never open the battery compartment/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 is replaced or removed.

• When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow
may appear colored.

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
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
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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Tips before you start taking pictures

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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. 25 and 26.

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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

Tips before you start taking pictures

Record mode

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Image size Compression Application

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2560 × 1920

2272 × 1704

2048 × 1536

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

1024 × 768

640 × 480

Low

compression

Standard

compression

Standard

compression

Standard

compression

Low

compression

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

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. This is
useful for sending as e-mail
attachments.

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

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

Record mode Image size

SHQ 2816 × 2112 2 43

HQ 2816 × 2112 5 86

2560 × 1920 6 105

SQ1

SQ2

2272 × 1704 8 130

2048 × 1536 9 163

1600 × 1200 12 194

1280 × 960 18 307

1024 × 768 28 469

640 × 480 46 726

Number of storable still pictures

Internal memory Using a 128 MB card

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For movies

Record mode Image size

SHQ

2

Tips before you start taking pictures

HQ

SQ

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.

(15 frames/sec.)

(15 frames/sec.)

(15 frames/sec.)

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640 × 480

320 × 240

160 × 120

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Remaining recording time

Internal memory Using a 128 MB card

6 sec.

20 sec.

54 sec.

HQ

Remaining recording time

1 min.

53 sec.

5 min.

40 sec.

14 min.
56 sec.

00:36

00:36

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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Changing the record mode

Record mode

Top menu [K] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 For still pictures, select from

[SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2].

SELECT

For movies, select from
[SHQ 640 × 480], [HQ 320 × 240],
and [SQ 160 × 120].

SELECT

2 When [SQ1] or [SQ2] is selected,

press Y to select the image size.

CANCEL

3 Press Z.

2816×2112

SHQ

2816×2112

HQ

2048×1536

SQ1
SQ2

640×480

GO

For still pictures

640×480SHQ
320×240HQ
160×120SQ

GO

For movies

SQ2

1280×960
1024×768

640×480

SELECT

When [SQ2] is selected

GO

OK

OK

OK

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The internal memory and memory card

HQ

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Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory.
Pictures can also be recorded to an 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

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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 or 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

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’0505.

0909.

2626 12

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Monitor

indication

Pictures are recorded to the

[IN]

internal memory.

[xD]

• 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. 78)

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Pictures are recorded to a card. Pictures are being played back

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Memory indicator

Shooting mode Playback mode

Pictures are being played back
from the internal memory.

from a card.

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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.

Index area

1

You can use this space to write the contents of the
card.

Contact area

2

The part where the data transferred from the camera
enters the card.

Compatible cards

xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1GB)

Note

• This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was
formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format
the card on this camera before use. g“Formatting the memory card
(FORMAT)” (P. 81)

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Tips before you start taking pictures

1

2

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The internal memory and memory card

Inserting and removing the card

1 Make sure the camera is turned

off.

2

• The monitor is off.

• The lens is retracted.

2 Open the battery compartment/

card cover.

(Inserting the card

Tips before you start taking pictures

3 Orient the card as shown, and

insert it into the card slot as
shown in the illustration.

• Insert the card straight in.

• Insert the card until it clicks into place.

• Inserting the card in the wrong
direction or at an angle may damage
the contacts and prevent the card from
being removed.

• The card may not record properly if it is
not inserted all the way in.

Monitor

1

Battery compartment/card
cover

Contact area

2

Notch

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The internal memory and memory card

(Removing the card

3 Push the card all the way in and

release slowly.

• The card protrudes slightly and stops.

Caution

Releasing your finger quickly after
pushing the card all the way in may
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

• Grasp the card and remove.

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Tips before you start taking pictures

4 Close the battery compartment/

card cover.

2

Battery compartment/card
cover

1

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3 Basic shooting functions

Basic shooting
functions

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A professional photographer adjusts the
exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the
best focusing method and even selects the
type of film according to the subject.
With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn
how to make difficult settings. Your camera will
adjust the settings for you! All you have to do
is choose a scene mode for whatever you
want to take, whether a landscape, a night
scene, or a portrait-style image, and the
camera will set the best exposure and white
balance.
There’s nothing to it – just press the shutter
button!

1OKPORTRAIT

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16OKDOCUMENTS

SELECT

GO

14OKCUISINE

SELECT

SELECT

GO

3OKLANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT

GO

SELECT

GO

LANDSCAPE

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SELECTOKGO

Selecting a scene according to the situation (Shooting button)

Selecting a scene according to the
situation (m)

Press the m button to switch between the normal shooting mode
(P: program auto) and the scene selection screen.

(P (Program auto)

Suitable for general situations. Simply press the shutter button, and the camera
determines optimum conditions and takes the picture. The camera automatically
sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject
(Program auto).

(f mode

This function allows you to select a
When you select a scene according to the situation or conditions, the camera
automatically selects the optimal settings.

B Portrait

Suitable for taking portrait pictures. This mode accentuates the skin texture of the
portrait subject.

F Landscape

Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Blues and
greens are vividly reproduced.

D Landscape + Portrait

f

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Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant background. Blues,
greens, and skin tones are vividly reproduced.

G Night Scene*

Suitable for taking pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower
shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.

U Night + Portrait*

Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant night scene. The camera
sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting.

C Sports

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action. Even fast-moving subjects appear to be
stationary.

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Selecting a scene according to the situation (m)

N Indoor

Suitable for taking pictures of people indoors. The atmosphere of the background is
also vividly reproduced. Close-up pictures may be overexposed.

W Candle*

Suitable for capturing the atmosphere of a candle-lit scene. Warm colors are
reproduced.
The flash cannot be used.

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R Self Portrait

Suitable for taking self-portrait pictures.

c Available Light Portrait*

Suitable for shooting subjects in low light conditions without a flash.
The flash cannot be used.

S Sunset*

Basic shooting functions

Suitable for taking pictures of the evening sunlight. Reds and yellows are vividly
reproduced.
The flash cannot be used.

X Fireworks*

Suitable for taking pictures of fireworks displays. The camera sets a slower shutter
speed than is used in normal shooting.
The flash cannot be used.

j Museum

Suitable for taking pictures in museums and other places where flash photography
is prohibited.
The flash cannot be used.

V Cuisine

Suitable for taking pictures of food. Food colors are vibrantly reproduced.

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Selecting a scene according to the situation (m)

P Behind Glass

Suitable for shooting a subject through glass.
The flash cannot be used.

d Documents

Suitable for taking pictures of documents or time schedules. The contrast between
the text and background is enhanced.
The flash cannot be used.

i Auction

Suitable for taking pictures of merchandise. The camera takes 3 pictures in
succession at the best size while automatically adjusting the exposure.
The flash cannot be used.

e Shoot & Select1 / f Shoot & Select2

Pictures are taken in succession. You can erase unwanted pictures before saving
the ones you want. Suitable for taking moving subjects.

Shoot & Select1 (e) Focus is locked at the first frame.
Shoot & Select2 (f) Takes pictures in succession, adjusting the focus 1 frame

at a time.

m Beach & Snow

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Suitable for taking pictures on a sunny day at the beach or in the snow. You can take
pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape.

k Under Water Wide1 / l Under Water Wide2

Suitable for taking pictures of scenery under water. Be sure to use the underwater
housing.

Under Water Wide1 (k) Takes pictures, adjusting the focus 1 frame at a time.

Under Water Wide2 (l)

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to
focus on, and press NY to lock the focus position.
The focus is fixed at a distance of approximately 5.0 m
(16.4 ft.).
This distance may change depending on the water
quality.

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Selecting a scene according to the situation (m)

H Under Water Macro

Suitable for taking pictures under water in macro mode. Be sure to use the
underwater housing.
on, and press NY to lock the focus position.

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus

h Reducing Blur

This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or camera movement
when taking pictures.
When the camera moves a lot or the subject is moving quickly, the reduction function

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may not operate effectively.

n Movie

This function lets you record movies.

* Noise reduction is automatically enabled when the subject is dark. Processing

time between shots is doubled and you cannot take pictures during this time.

TIPS

Basic shooting functions

• If you select a scene that does not use the flash or a scene with a slower shutter
speed, camera movement may occur. It is recommended that you use a tripod
to prevent camera movement.

• In order to produce specialized effects, some scenes limit control of certain
functions. For details, refer to “Functions available in shooting modes and
scenes” (P. 151).

1 Press the m button.

• The scene selection screen is displayed.

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Selecting a scene according to the situation (m)

2 Press ON to select a scene, and

press Z.

1OKPORTRAIT

SELECT

2OKLANDSCAPE

SELECT

3 Take the picture.

• For shoot & select, hold down the shutter button.

(When [SHOOT & SELECT1] or [SHOOT & SELECT2] is

selected

• After taking your pictures, the screen for
selecting which pictures to erase is
displayed.

The highlighted pict ure is
enlarged.

1 Press XY to select the picture you

want to erase, and press O.
Repeat Step 1 to erase multiple
pictures.

2 When you have selected all the unwanted pictures, press Z.
3 Select [YES], and press Z.

• The selected pictures are erased, and only the remaining pictures are
saved.

SELECT

The R icon is displayed on
the selected picture.

GO

GO

GO

OK

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Zooming in on your subject

Using the zoom

You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. With the
optical zoom, the image is enlarged on the CCD when the lens magnification is
changed, and the image is formed by all the CCD pixels. With the digital zoom, the
area at the center of the image captured by the CCD is cropped and enlarged.
Because digital zoom takes a small area of the picture and enlarges it, the picture
becomes grainy as the digital zoom magnification increases.

The following zoom magnifications are available on this camera.
Optical zoom 3× (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm on a 35 mm

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Optical zoom × digital zoom Max. 15×
Note that camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications.

camera)

1 Press the zoom button.

Basic shooting functions

Zoom out:
Press W on the zoom button.

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Zoom button

Zoom in:
Press T on the zoom button.

Using the digital zoom

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Zooming in on your subject

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

•In n mode: Top menu [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON]

1 Press T on the zoom button.

Optical zoom Digital zoom

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The white area of the zoom indicator
indicates the optical zoom. If the
[DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], a red
area is displayed on the zoom
indicator. When you reach the limit of
the optical zoom, the digital zoom is
enabled.

Note

• Taking a picture with the digital zoom may cause the picture to appear grainy.

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The cursor turns orange when inside
the digital zoom area.

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Zooming in on your subject

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Using macro/super macro mode

Set the camera to macro mode when taking pictures close (20 cm/7.9 in. to 50 cm/

19.7 in.) to your subject.

& This mode lets you shoot from as close as 20 cm/7.9 in. to your subject.
% This mode lets you shoot from as close as 7 cm/2.8 in. to your subject. The

position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.

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&%

Basic shooting functions

1 Press X& repeatedly to set [&] or

[%].

g“Direct buttons” (P. 12)

• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the
selection is set and the mode selection
screen disappears.

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2 Take the picture.

Note

• During super macro mode, the zoom and flash are not available.

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Flash shooting

Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you
want to achieve.

Flash working range

W (max.): Approx. 4.0 m (13.1 ft.)
T (max.): Approx. 2.5 m (8.2 ft.)

Auto-flash (No indication)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

Red-eye reduction flash (!)

The light from the flash may make the
subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
The red-eye reduction flash mode
reduces this phenomenon by emitting
pre-flashes before firing the regular
flash.

The subject’s eyes appear red.

Note

• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released.
Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement.

• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre­flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics
may also limit effectiveness.

Fill-in flash (#)

The flash fires regardless of the available
light. This mode is useful for eliminating
shadows on the subject’s face (such as
shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight
situation, or for correcting the color shift
produced by artificial lighting (especially
fluorescent light).

Note

• The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.

Flash off ($)

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Basic shooting functions

The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where
flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when
shooting landscapes, sunsets, and other subjects outside the range of the flash.

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Flash shooting

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Note

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when
in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your
pictures from being blurred by camera movement.

1 Press Y# repeatedly to set the

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flash mode.

g“Direct buttons” (P. 12)

• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the
selection is set and the mode selection
screen disappears.

• Each time you press Y#, the flash
mode changes in the following order.

AUTO(Auto flash)

!(

Red-eye

reduction flash

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×

AUTO

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$(Flash off) #(Fill-in flash)

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

• In conditions where the flash will fire, the
# mark lights (flash stand-by).

3 Press the shutter button fully to

take the picture.

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# mark

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Self-timer shooting

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TIPS

The # (flash charge) mark blinks.

j Flash charging. Wait until the # mark turns off.

Note

• During panorama and super macro mode, the flash is not available.

• The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode with the zoom
set to wide-angle (W). Check the resulting picture on the monitor.

Self-timer shooting

This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera
securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking
pictures when you want to be included in the photograph.

1 Press NY and set to [Y].

g“Direct buttons” (P. 12)

• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the
selection is set and the mode selection
screen disappears.

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2 Press the shutter button fully to

take the picture.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway
locks the focus and exposure.

• The self-timer lamp lights for
approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for approximately
2 seconds, the picture is taken.

• To stop shooting while in n mode,
press the shutter button fully again.

• To cancel the self-timer, press NY.

• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

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Self-timer lamp

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Recording movies

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This function allows you to record movies.

1 Press the m button.

• The scene selection screen is displayed.

2 Press ON to select A, and press Z.
3 Compose your picture.

3

• The remaining recording time is
displayed on the monitor.

4 Press the shutter button fully to

start recording.

Basic shooting functions

• The card access lamp blinks while the
movie is being saved.

• During movie recording, the A mark
lights red.

• You can use the zoom button to enlarge
your subject.

5 Press the shutter button again to

stop recording.

• When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops
automatically.

• When there is space in the internal memory or the card, the remaining
recording time (P. 26) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot.

HQ

Remaining recording
time

HQ

00:36

00:36

00:36

00:36

Note

• If the distance to the subject greatly changes during recording, you may lose
focus.

•In n mode, the flash is not available.

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4 Additional shooting functions

Additional
shooting functions

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Taking pictures like a pro...

Adjust the brightness or white balance of the
picture, change the focusing area depending
on the subject, and make use of other useful
functions to create professional-like pictures.

At a party or family gathering...

Use the self-timer to take group photos at
school reunions or birthday parties.

In the outdoors or at scenic sites...

Use panorama mode to capture a beautiful
mountain range or impressive building.

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Changing picture brightness

In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the
camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the
exposure in the range of ±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. When the exposure is
changed, you can check the result on the monitor.

1 Press OF.

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2 Press ON to adjust the

exposure, and press Z.

• Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image
or [–] to darken the image.

0.0

SELECT

3 Take the picture.

TIPS

• Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors.

Additional shooting functions

Adjust toward [+] to make these subjects closer to their real shades. To prevent
the picture from getting brighter, adjust toward [–] when shooting dark subjects.

Note

• Sometimes, using the flash may not produce the brightness (exposure) that
was intended.

• The effects of exposure compensation may be limited when the surroundings
of the subject are extremely bright or dark.

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GO

OK

Adjusting the color of a picture

The color of the subject differs depending on lighting conditions. For
instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected
on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for
each. By adjusting the white balance, you can achieve more natural­looking colors.

AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically for natural color, regardless

of the light source.

5 For natural colors under a clear sky.
3 For natural colors under a cloudy sky.
1 For natural colors under tungsten lighting.
w For natural colors under daylight fluorescent lighting. This type of lamp

is used mainly in homes.

x For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp

is generally used in desk lamps, etc.

y For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is

generally used in offices, etc.

Top menu [WB] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

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Additional shooting functions

1 Select a white balance setting,

and press Z.

TIPS

• You can select a white balance setting other than the actual light source, and
enjoy the different color tones on the monitor.

SELECT

WB

AUTO

GO

Note

• White balance may not be effective under some special light sources.

• When taking pictures with the white balance on a setting other than [AUTO],
play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor.

• When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than [AUTO], colors
may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors you see on the
monitor.

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Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (ESP/Spot)

Changing the area for measuring the
brightness of a subject (ESP/n)

When taking pictures against backlight, the face of the subject may appear
darker. With spot metering, the picture can be taken based on the
brightness at the center of the monitor without being affected by the light
in the background.

ESP Meters the brightness at the center of the monitor and the surrounding

5 Only the center of the monitor is metered. Suitable for taking a picture of

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ESP/n]

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area separately to create a picture with balanced brightness. When
taking pictures against strong backlight, the center of the picture may
appear dark.

the subject in the center of the monitor against backlight.

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select [ESP] or [5], and press

Z.

Additional shooting functions

ESP

DRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOM

MEM CAMERA

AF MODE

SET

PANORAMA

/

ESP

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Sequential shooting

You can take a sequence of pictures at one time while holding down the
shutter button.

o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed.
j Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. The

i Pictures can be taken at a faster speed than normal sequential shooting.

sequential shooting speed varies depending on the record mode setting.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DRIVE] [j] / [i]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Take the picture.

• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take
pictures in sequence until you release the button.

Note

• During high speed sequential shooting, the flash and digital zoom are not
available.

• During panorama shooting, sequential shooting and high speed sequential
shooting are not available.

• Shooting in high speed sequential shooting limits the image size to
[1600 × 1200] or less. Even when the [K] is set higher than [1600 × 1200], the
picture is saved as [1600 × 1200].

• If the battery power is low and f blinks during sequential shooting, shooting
stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether or not
all of the shots are saved depends on how much battery power remains.

• When using high speed sequential shooting, [ISO] is set to [AUTO]. If [ISO] is
set to a setting other than [AUTO], [i] cannot be selected.

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Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)

The higher the ISO, the better the camera’s light sensitivity and ability to
shoot in low light conditions. However, high sensitivity introduces noise
into the resulting picture, which may give it a grainy appearance.

AUTO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the conditions

64/100/200/ With a low ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images in
400/800/1600 daylight. With a high ISO setting, you can shoot in dark places.

Top menu [ISO] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select the ISO from [AUTO], [64],

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[100], [200], [400], [800], and
[1600], and then press Z.

of the subject.

CANCEL

ISO

AUTO

64
100
200

SELECT

Note

• ISO is based on the sensitivity of normal camera film.

• Shooting with the ISO set to [800] or [1600] limits the picture size to

[1600 × 1200] or less. Even when [K] is set higher than [1600 × 1200], the
picture is saved as [1600 × 1200].

• Using the flash when shooting close-up pictures with the ISO set to [800] or
[1600] may overexpose pictures.

• Digital zoom is not available when the ISO is set to [800] or [1600].

Additional shooting functions

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Changing the focusing area (AF MODE)

This function allows you to select how the camera focuses on your subject.

iESP The camera determines which subject within the screen to focus on.

SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [AF MODE]

Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is
possible.

Subject suitable for [iESP] Subject suitable for [SPOT]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select [iESP] or [SPOT], and

press Z.

ESP

/

DRIVE

DIGITAL ZOOM

MEM CAMERA

AF MODE

SET

PANORAMA

iESP

SPOT

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Panorama shooting

You can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD­Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with
overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS
Master software.

The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not
remain in the frame on the edge of the screen. You have to remember what the
part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps. Compose your

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shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps the left edge of the next
picture if you are connecting pictures from left to right (or vice versa if you are
connecting pictures from right to left).

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [PANORAMA]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Use the arrow pad to choose at

which edge you want to connect
the pictures.

Additional shooting functions

Y : The next picture is connected at the

right edge.

X : The next picture is connected at the

left edge.

O : The next picture is connected at the

top.

N : The next picture is connected at the

bottom.

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Connects pictures from

left to right

Connects pictures from

bottom to top

Panorama shooting

2 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take

the pictures.

• The focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not
select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture.

• You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture.

• Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.

• When you have taken 10 pictures, a
warning mark is displayed.

3 Press Z to exit panorama shooting.

Note

• Panorama mode is not available when there is no card in the camera.
Panorama mode is only available with Olympus cards.

• During panorama shooting, the flash, sequential shooting and high speed
sequential shooting are not available.

• The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master
software is necessary to connect the pictures.

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Changing the monitor display (DISP./GUIDE)

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This function displays histograms and lines that help you to compose your
pictures.

1 Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly.

• Press the DISP./GUIDE button to change the display in the following order.

g“Direct buttons” (P. 12)

Displays only basic
information.

Displays only the AF
target mark.

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Additional shooting functions

Displays a histogram
showing the luminance
distribution of the
picture.
This screen is not
displayed in n mode.
This screen is not
displayed if [u] is
[OFF].

TIPS

• Information is displayed on the monitor when the display is changed or menu
operations are performed. For details about displayed information, refer to
“Monitor Symbols & Icons” in the “Basic Manual”.

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Displays lines. The lines
displayed will change
depending on the
[FRAME ASSIST]
setting.
This screen is not
displayed in n mode.
This screen is not
displayed if [FRAME
ASSIST] is [OFF].

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Changing the monitor display (y)

Histogram

This displays the histogram. You can take pictures while checking the contrast of the
subject, thereby enabling you to closely control the exposure.

OFF The histogram is not displayed.
ON The histogram is always displayed.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [u] [OFF] / [ON]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

TIPS

How to read the histogram

1 If the peak fills too much of this area, the image will

appear mostly black.

2 If the peak fills too much of this area, the image will

appear mostly white.

3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows

the luminance distribution within the AF target mark.

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Note

• The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram
displayed during playback.

Frame assist

This displays the frame assist and determines the type of frame assist. Refer to this
when composing your picture.

OFF Frame assist is not displayed.

w Displays horizontal and vertical lines.
x Displays diagonal lines.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [FRAME ASSIST]
[OFF] / [w] / [x] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

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With film-type cameras, you cannot see the
pictures you have taken until the film has been
developed. And aren’t you sometimes
disappointed with the results when you do
eventually see them? Pictures of blurred
scenery or someone with their eyes shut. Or
maybe you took several pictures of the same
scene because you weren’t sure whether they
would come out or not. That’s no way to record
important memories!
With a digital camera, you can review your
pictures immediately. Just play the picture
back as soon as you’ve taken it. If you don’t
like what you see, erase and take it again. So
don’t be afraid of pictures not coming out well­just keep on pressing that shutter button!

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Playing back still pictures

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The pictures on a card are played back if a card is inserted in the camera.
Remove the card to play back pictures stored in the internal memory.

• The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback).

• Use the arrow pad to browse the pictures.

1 Press T or W on the zoom button.

• You can view the pictures close up (close-up playback), as a thumbnail
(index display), or in calendar form (calendar display).

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• Press W to display the

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Close-up playback

• Press T to incrementally
enlarge the picture up to
10 times the original size.

• Press the arrow pad
during close-up playback
to scroll the picture in the
indicated direction.

• Pictures cannot be stored
in an enlarged state.

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• In 25-frame index display, press
W to play back the pictures in a
calendar.

• Use the arrow pad to select a
date with a picture and press Z,
or press T on the zoom button to
return to single-frame playback.

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Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR)

This function allows you to display the pictures you have taken in a calendar format.
When a still picture or movie is recorded, it is automatically registered to the calendar
by the date of recording.
You need to have the date and time set on the camera before shooting if you want
your pictures to be played back on the correct date with the calendar display.
g“Setting the date and time” (P. 88)

Top menu [CALENDAR] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

• A monthly calendar is displayed. Select the pictures to play back and press Z.

Each frame is played back.

Picture rotation

Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This
function lets you turn such pictures 90° clockwise or counterclockwise so that they
are displayed vertically.

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Select the picture that you want to rotate and display the top menu.

Playback

Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [y] [+90°] / [0°] / [-90°]

• For album playback mode: Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [y]

[+90°] / [0°] / [-90°]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

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Note

• The following pictures cannot be rotated.
Movies, protected pictures, computer-edited pictures, and pictures taken
with another camera

• New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.

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This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or
play it back one frame at a time. Select the movie that you want to play,
then display the top menu.

Top menu [MOVIE PLAY] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

• The movie is played back. When playback
ends, the camera automatically returns to the
beginning of the movie and displays the
[MOVIE PLAY] menu.

MOVIE PLAY

RESTART

EXIT

(Operations during movie

playback

Change the speed during playback.
Y : Each time you press the button, the

playback speed changes in the following
order: 2×; 20×; and back to 1×.

X : Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you

press the button, the playback speed
changes in the following order: 2×; 20×;
and back to 1×.

Z : Pauses the movie.

(Operations during pause

You can play back the movie frame by frame.

O : Displays the first frame.
N : Displays the last frame.

Y : Displays the next frame.
X : Displays the previous frame.

Z : The [MOVIE PLAY] screen is displayed.

Note

• The card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the movie. Reading
of movies may take some time. Do not open the battery compartment/card
cover while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the data in
the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card
unusable.

Playing time/Total
recording time

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Playing back albums

OK

HOLD

UNDO ENTRY

OK

HOLD

UNDO ENTRY

Pictures recorded to the card can be organized by sorting them into albums.
Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be entered in albums.
You can enter up to 200 pictures into each of the available 12 albums.
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software, you can enter pictures
from a computer into an album on a card.

(Album playback mode menu

To enable album playback mode, press X on the top menu in image playback mode
and select [ALBUM]. Press Z in album playback mode to display the album playback
mode top menu. Adjust settings in the album playback mode menu using the arrow
pad and Z, like the shooting mode and playback mode. g“Menus” (P. 14)

Top menu

For still pictures

For movies

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CLOSE ALBUM

SEL. ALBUM

UNDO ENTRY

ALBUM MENU

OK

HOLD

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MOVIE PLAY

CLOSE ALBUM

SEL. ALBUM

UNDO ENTRY

ALBUM MENU

OK

HOLD

Album menu

ALBUM MENU

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SELECT TITLE IMAGE

UNDO ENTRY

Functions that can be set in [ALBUM MENU]

Function

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Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)

You can enter pictures or movies in an album.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [ALBUM ENTRY]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select the album entry method.

SEL. IMAGE Selects one frame at a

time for entry.

SET CALENDAR Selects a date on the

calendar display, and
enters one picture
from that date into the
album.

SET ALL Selects all still

pictures, or all movies,
or all protected
pictures, and enters them into one album.

2 Press XY to select an album,

and press Z.

(SEL. IMAGE

3 Press ONXY to select a

picture to enter in the album, and
press Z.

• R is displayed on the selected picture.

•Press Z again to cancel the selection.

• Repeat Step 3 to enter multiple pictures.

• Press T on the zoom button to display a
picture using single-frame playback.

ALBUM ENTRY

SEL. IMAGE

SET CALENDAR

SET ALL
CANCEL

SELECT

SEL. ALBUM

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4 After selecting all the pictures to enter, hold down Z.
5 Select [YES], and press Z.

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3 Press ONXY to select the date

with pictures to enter in the
album, and press Z.

4 Select [YES], and press Z.

(SET ALL

3 Select [PHOTO], [MOVIE] or

[0], and press Z.

4 Select [YES], and press Z.

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• The same picture cannot be entered in multiple albums.

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Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM)

Top menu [ALBUM] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Press Z.

• The top menu of the album playback
mode is displayed.

2 Select [SEL. ALBUM].
3 Press XY to select an album to

view, and press Z.

• The title image for each album is
displayed.

CLOSE ALBUM

UNDO ENTRY

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4 Use the arrow pad to display the

picture you want.

Y : Displays the next picture.
X : Displays the previous picture.

O : Jumps to the picture 10 frames

back.

N : Jumps to the picture 10 frames

ahead.

• When playing back still pictures, press T
on the zoom button for close-up playback. During close-up playback, use
the arrow pad to scroll.

5 To exit album display, press Z to display the top menu, and

select [CLOSE ALBUM].

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TIPS

• To display pictures from other albums, select [SEL. ALBUM] from the top menu,
and select the album to view.

• During album playback, press q to return to single-frame playback.

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Selecting an album cover (SELECT TITLE IMAGE)

You can change the title image (first frame in album) displayed on the [SEL. ALBUM]
screen.
Select the album to change, then display the top menu.

Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [SELECT TITLE IMAGE]

1 Press XY to select the picture

for the title image, and press Z.

2 Select [OK], and press Z.

• The title image for the album is
changed.

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Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY)

You can cancel pictures entered in an album. The picture will still be saved on the
card. This only removes the picture from the album.
Select the album containing the picture to undo, then display the top menu.

Playback

Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [UNDO ENTRY]

1 Select the album undo method,

and press Z.

SEL. IMAGE Selects one frame at a

UNDO ALL This will undo all images

time to undo.

in the album.

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

SELECT TITLE IMAGE

OK

CANCEL

SELECT

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

UNDO ENTRY

SEL. IMAGE

UNDO ALL

CANCEL

SELECT

GO

GO

OK

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2 Press ONXY to select the

pictures to undo, and press Z.

• R is displayed on the selected picture.

•Press Z again to cancel the selection.

• Repeat Step 2 to undo multiple
pictures.

• Press T on the zoom button to display
a picture using single-frame playback.

3 After selecting all the pictures to

undo, hold down Z.

4 Select [YES], and press Z.

(UNDO ALL

2 Select [YES], and press Z.

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Erasing pictures from albums

You can erase pictures entered in an album. Unlike undoing album pictures, this
erases the picture from the card.
Display and erase a picture from an album.

Note

• You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such

pictures. g“Protecting pictures” (P. 78)

• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. To only remove pictures from the

album, use [UNDO ENTRY]. g“Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY)”
(P. 64)

1 Select the picture you want to

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erase, and press the S button.

g“Direct buttons” (P. 12)

2 Select [YES], and press Z.

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SELECT

ERASE

YES

NO

GO

OK

Slideshow

This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or the
card one after another. You can select from 4 different transition effects.
Only the first frame of each movie is displayed.

NORMAL The pictures are played back one at a time.
FADER The next picture gradually fades in.
SLIDE The next picture slides in from the top of the screen.
ZOOM The next picture gradually enlarges from the top left of the screen.

In image playback mode or album playback mode, select and display a still
picture.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [m] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

• For album playback mode: Top menu [m]

1 Select from [NORMAL], [FADER],

[SLIDE], or [ZOOM], and press
Z.

• The slideshow starts.

• The slideshow will not stop until you
cancel it by pressing Z.

CANCEL

Note

• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a
slideshow for a long period of time. The camera will enter sleep mode after
about 30 minutes and stop the slideshow automatically.

NORMAL

FAD ER

SLIDE
ZOOM

SELECT

GO

OK

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Editing still pictures (Resizing/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA)

Editing still pictures (Q/REDEYE FIX/
BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA)

This function lets you edit still pictures saved on a card and store them as
new pictures. The following editing operations are possible.

Q Changes the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and saves the

REDEYE FIX Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by the flash making

BLACK & WHITE Changes the picture to black and white and saves it as a new file.
SEPIA Changes the picture to sepia and saves it as a new file.

picture as a new file.

the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture, and saves the picture
as a new file.

Select the picture that you want to edit and display the top menu.

Top menu [EDIT] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select [Q], [REDEYE FIX],

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[BLACK & WHITE], or [SEPIA],
and press Y.

PLAY

REDEYE FIX

EDIT

BLACK & WHITE

SEPIA

CARD

FRAME

SET

2 (When [Q] is selected

Select [640 × 480] or [320 × 240], and
press Z.

SELECT

CANCEL

640×480
320×240

CANCEL

GO

OK

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Editing still pictures (Q/REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA)

(When [REDEYE FIX], [BLACK

& WHITE] or [SEPIA] is

BLACK & WHITE

selected

Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.

CANCEL

When [BLACK & WHITE] is selected

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera
returns to the playback mode.

SELECT

NEW FILE

CANCEL

OK

GO

Note

• The following cannot be edited with [Q], [REDEYE FIX], [BLACK & WHITE],

or [SEPIA]:

Card with insufficient space, movies, computer-edited pictures, pictures
taken with another camera, or pictures in the internal memory.

• Red-eye fix may not work on all pictures - areas other than the subject’s eyes
may be corrected.

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Creating composite pictures

This function lets you add frames, titles or a calendar to still pictures stored
on a card and save them as new pictures. The following picture composite
operations are possible.

FRAME Adds a selected frame to a picture and saves it as a new picture.
TITLE Adds a selected title to a picture and saves it as a new picture.
CALENDAR Adds a calendar to a picture and saves it as a new picture.

Frame

Top menu [EDIT] [FRAME] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.
2 Press XY to select a frame, and

press Z.

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which you want to add the frame,
and press Z.

•Press ON to rotate the picture 90°

clockwise or counterclockwise.

4 Adjust the position and size of

the picture, and press Z.

ONXY Adjusts the position of the

Zoom button Adjusts the size of the

When you select a frame that can
accommodate more than one picture,
repeat Step 3 and 4 to add pictures.

picture.

picture.

CANCEL

FRAME

SELECT

SEL. IMAGE

SELECT

FRAME

MOVE

NEW FILE

CANCEL

OK

GO

OK

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5 Select [OK], and press Z.

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after
the image is saved, the camera returns
to the playback mode.

SELECT

FRAME

OK

RESET

CANCEL

OK

GO

Title

Top menu [EDIT] [TITLE] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.

CANCEL

2 Press XY to select a picture,

and press Z.

TITLE

SELECT

TITLE

NEW FILE

CANCEL

OK

GO

3 Press XY to select a title, and

press Z.

•Press ON to rotate the picture 90°
clockwise or counterclockwise.

4 Adjust the position and size of

the title, and press Z.

ONXY Adjusts the position of the

title.

Zoom button Adjusts the size of the

title.

SELECT

TITLE

GO

GOMOVE

OK

OK

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Creating composite pictures

5 Press ONXY to select the

color of the title, and press Z.

SELECT

TITLE

6 Select [OK], and press Z.

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera
returns to the playback mode.

Calendar

Top menu [EDIT] [CALENDAR] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

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1 Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.

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2 Press XY to select a picture,

and press Z.

CANCEL

CALENDAR

SELECT

CALENDAR

3 Press XY to select a calendar,

and press Z.

•Press ON to rotate the picture 90°
clockwise or counterclockwise.

SELECT

OK

GO

NEW FILE

CANCEL

OK

GO

OK

GO

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4 Set the date of the calendar, and

press Z.

ON Changes the settings for [Y] and

[M].

XY Alternates between the year and

month settings.

SELECT

CALENDAR

2005

SET

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5 Select [OK], and press Z.

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera
returns to the playback mode.

Note

• Creating a composite picture with [FRAME], [TITLE] or [CALENDAR] is not
possible in the following cases:

Card with insufficient space, movies, computer-edited pictures, pictures
taken with another camera, or pictures in the internal memory.

TIPS

• You can change frames and titles using OLYMPUS Master software. For
details, refer to the “Help” guide and the OLYMPUS Master reference manual.

GO

OK

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Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/ SATURATION)

This function lets you adjust still pictures saved on a card and store them
as new pictures. The following adjustment operations are possible.

BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of a picture and saves the picture as a new

SATURATION Adjusts the color strength of a picture and saves the picture as a

Select the picture that you want to adjust and display the top menu.

Top menu [EDIT] [BRIGHTNESS] / [SATURATION]

1 Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.

file.

new file.

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

SATURATION

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SELECT

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2 Press ON to adjust the

brightness or saturation, and

CANCEL

When [SATURATION] is selected

SATURATION

press Z.

3 Select [OK], and press Z.

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after
the image is saved, the camera returns
to the playback mode.

SELECT

When [SATURATION] is selected

NEW FILE

CANCEL

OK

GO

OK

GO

Note

• Adjusting pictures with [BRIGHTNESS] or [SATURATION] is not possible in the
following cases:

Card with insufficient space, movies, computer-edited pictures, pictures
taken with another camera, or pictures in the internal memory.

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Making an index picture from a movie (INDEX)

This function extracts 9 frames from a movie on the card and displays
them on 1 screen as an index, which is stored on the card as a still picture.

Select a movie that you want to edit and display the top menu.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] [INDEX]

1 Select [NEW FILE], and press Z.

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed. The 9
frames extracted from the movie are
displayed in index format, and the
camera returns to playback mode. The
index is stored as a new picture.

Note

• The interval between the frames that are automatically extracted varies
depending on the length of the movie.

• Indexes cannot be created with [INDEX] for movies stored in the internal
memory.

• You cannot create an index if there is insufficient space on the card.

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

INDEX

SELECT

NEW FILE

CANCEL

OK

GO

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Playing back pictures on a TV

Use the provided video cable to play back recorded images on your TV.
You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV.

1 Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect

the multi-connector on the camera to the video input
terminal on the TV using the provided video cable.

Multi-connector

Connector cover

2 Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode.

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• For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

Video cable (provided)

Connect to the TV’s video
input (yellow) terminal.

3 Press the q button to turn the camera on.

Playback

• The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select
the picture you want to display.

• The camera’s monitor stays off.

TIPS

• The close-up playback, index display and slideshow functions can also be used
on a TV screen.

• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when playing back
pictures on a TV.

Note

• Make sure that the camera’s video output signal is the same as the TV’s video
signal. g“Video output” (P. 77)

• Be sure to use the provided video cable to connect the camera to the TV.

• The picture may appear off-center on the TV screen.

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Playing back pictures on a TV

Video output

You can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. Use this
setting when playing back pictures on a TV in a foreign country. Select the [VIDEO
OUT] signal before connecting the video cable. If you select the wrong video signal
type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC] / [PAL]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

• For album playback mode: Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [VIDEO OUT]
[NTSC] / [PAL]

TIPS

TV video signal types by country/region

Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV.
NTSC North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan
PAL European countries, China

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Playback

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Protecting pictures

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100-0004

You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally
erasing them.
Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase
function, but they are all erased by formatting.

Select the picture you want to protect and display the top menu.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [0] [ON] / [OFF]

• To cancel protection, select the protected
picture and select [OFF].

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Copying pictures in the internal memory

Playback

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

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Displayed when a pictur e is
protected.

to the card (BACKUP)

Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be copied to a card (backup).
A backup does not erase the pictures in the internal memory.

You need an optional card to use the backup function. Insert a card
into the camera before using this function.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CARD] [BACKUP]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select [YES], and press Z.

• All image data in the internal memory is
copied to the card.

HQ

4

BACKUP

YES

NO

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SELECT

GO

OK

Erasing pictures

Note

• If there is not enough space left on the card, [CARD FULL] is displayed and
backup is canceled.

• When the f mark is blinking, pictures cannot be backed up because of
insufficient battery power.

• If the battery power runs out while the camera is backing up the data, the image
data may be lost or damaged. It is recommended that you use the AC adapter.

• Never open the battery compartment/card cover or remove the battery while
the camera is backing up data. Also, do not connect or disconnect the AC
adapter. The internal memory or the card may not operate properly.

Erasing pictures

This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one
at a time or all the pictures in the internal memory or on the card.

Note

• You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such
pictures.

• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing
to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. g“Protecting
pictures” (P. 78)

• When a picture in an album is erased, it is also erased from the album.

Single-frame erase

1 Select the picture you want to

erase, and press the S button.

g“Direct buttons” (P. 12)

2 Select [YES], and press Z.

• The displayed picture is erased.

SELECT

ERASE

YES

NO

GO

OK

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Playback

Erasing pictures

All-frame erase

Top menu [MODE MENU] [MEMORY (CARD)] [ALL ERASE]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select [YES], and press Z.

• All the pictures are erased.

SELECT

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Playback

ALL ERASE

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

NO

GO

OK

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Formatting the memory card (FORMAT)

This function lets you format the card. Formatting prepares the card to
receive data.

• Before using non-OLYMPUS cards or cards which have been formatted on a
computer, you must format them with this camera.

All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the
card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data
to a computer before formatting the card.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CARD] [FORMAT]

1 Select [YES], and press Z.

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed while the
card is formatted.

Note

• Do not do any of the following during formatting as such actions may damage
the card.

Opening the connector cover, opening the battery compartment/card cover,
connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter (regardless of whether there is
a battery in the camera or not)

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

FORMAT

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

NO

SELECT

GO

OK

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Playback

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6 Settings

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Settings

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One of the key features of a digital camera is
that you can view the pictures you have taken
immediately.
But that isn’t all.
For example, you can customize the startup
screen with your own picture, and customize
various other settings.
You can even change the display language to
suit your needs.
Making use of these functions will make such
a difference to how much fun you get out of
your camera. Why not try them out?

START

Which language?

Date / Time settings

PW ON setup

Use rec view?

What monitor brightness?

Reset all?

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GOAL

Now you have your very own customized camera!

Resetting the settings to the default (RESET)

The camera retains the changed settings even if the power is turned off.
To reset the settings (other than [SETUP] tab in mode menu) to the factory
default settings, use the reset function.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [RESET]

1 Select [YES], and press Z.

• Settings are reset to the factory default.

(

Functions that [RESET] affects and their factory default settings

Function

Exposure
compensation

Flash AUTO P. 41 ESP/5 ESP P. 48

&& OFF P. 40 DRIVE o P. 49

YY OFF P. 43

ISO AUTO P. 50 AF MODE SPOT P. 51
K HQ P. 24

Factory default

setting

0.0 P. 46

Ref.

Page

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

RESET TO DEFAULT

SELECT

Function

White
balance

DIGITAL
ZOOM

Factory default

setting

AUTO P. 47

OFF P. 39

RESET

YES

NO

GO

OK

Ref.

Page

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Settings

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Selecting a display language

You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary
depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [W]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select a language, and press Z.

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUES

SELECT

TIPS

To increase the number of languages

j You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS

Master software. For details, refer to the help in the OLYMPUS Master
software.

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Changing the startup screen (PW ON SETUP)

Settings

You can select the picture that is displayed when the camera is turned on.
You can also register your favorite picture and display it on the screen.
g“Registering the startup screen (SCREEN SETUP)” (P. 85)

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [PW ON SETUP]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

GO

OK

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Changing the startup screen (PW ON SETUP)

1 Select [OFF], [1] or [2], and press

Z.

OFF No picture is displayed.
1 A picture is displayed.
2 The picture registered with

[SCREEN SETUP] is displayed. If
there is no registered picture,
nothing is displayed.

RESET

MEM CAM

PW ON SETUP

SETUP

REC VIEW

OFF

1
2

2 Press Z.

Registering the startup screen (SCREEN SETUP)

You can select the picture that is displayed when the power is turned on. Still pictures
in the internal memory or the card can be registered. Use [PW ON SETUP] to display
the screen you registered. g“Changing the startup screen (PW ON SETUP)”
(P. 84)

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP]

• If a picture is already registered, the [IMAGE
EXISTING] screen is displayed asking if you
want to cancel the currently registered picture
and register a new one. To register a new
picture, select [RESET], and press Z. If you
select [KEEP], the screen returns to the menu.

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

SCREEN SETUP

IMAGE EXISTING

SELECT

CANCEL

1 Select the picture you want to

register, and press Z.

2 Select [OK], and press Z.

• The picture is registered and the screen
returns to the menu.

SCREEN SETUP

SET AS PW ON SCREEN

SELECT

CANCEL

RESET

KEEP

OK

CANCEL

GO

GO

OK

OK

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Settings

Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)

You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken
on the monitor.

ON The picture being recorded is displayed. This is useful for making a brief

check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway
during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.

OFF The picture being recorded is not displayed. This is useful when you want to

prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [REC VIEW] [ON] / [OFF]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

Resetting file names (FILE NAME)

File names and their folder names for recorded pictures are automatically
generated by the camera. File names and folder names respectively
include file numbers (0001 to 9999) and folder names (100 to 999), and
are named as follows.

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\DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg

Settings

Month: Jan. – Sep. = 1 – 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C

There are two settings from which you can choose: [RESET] or [AUTO]. Choose the
one that is best for you when transferring images to a computer.

RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is

inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file
number returns to No. 0001. This method is useful when grouping files
on separate cards.

AUTO Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are

retained from the previous card, so the same file number is not used on
different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This method is
useful when you want to manage all your files with sequential numbers.

Folder No.

(100 – 999)

File nameFolder name

Month

(1 – C)

(0001 – 9999)

Day (01–31)

File No.

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Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING)

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [FILE NAME] [RESET] / [AUTO]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

Note

• When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder
number changes.

• When both the folder number and file number reach their respective maximum
number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card
is not full. Replace the card with a new one.

Adjusting the image processing function
(PIXEL MAPPING)

The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD
and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function
frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one
minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function
to perform properly.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [PIXEL MAPPING]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Press Y. When [START] is

displayed, press Z.

• The [BUSY] bar is displayed during pixel
mapping. When pixel mapping is
finished, the screen returns to the mode
menu.

FILE NAME

PIXEL MAPPING

MEM CAM

SETUP

DUAL TIME

SETUP

START

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Settings

Note

• If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.

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Adjusting the monitor brightness

This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor to make it easier
to see the image.

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [s]

• For album playback mode: Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [s]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Adjust the brightness while

looking in the monitor, and when
you have set the desired level,
press Z.

•Pressing O brightens the monitor, and
pressing N darkens it.

SELECT

Setting the date and time

This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved

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with each image, and is used in the file name.

Settings

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [X]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

1 Select one of the following date

formats: [Y-M-D] (Year/Month/
Day), [M-D-Y] (Month/Day/Year),
[D-M-Y] (Day/Month/Year), and
press Y.

• The camera proceeds to the year
setting.

• The following steps show the procedure
used when the date and time settings
are set to [Y-M-D].

2005

Y M D

SELECT

OK

GO

.

01

.

01

:

00

00

OK

GOSET

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Setting the date and time in another time zone (DUAL TIME SETUP)

2 Press ON to set the year, and

press Y to move to the month
setting.

• To move back to the previous setting,

press X.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

3 Repeat this procedure until the

SELECT

2005

.

01

.

:

00

00

GOSET

date and time are completely set.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour
format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.

4 Press Z.

• For a more accurate setting, press Z when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

Note

• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the
camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be
canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short
time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the
date and time settings are correct.

Setting the date and time in another time
zone (DUAL TIME SETUP)

01

OK

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Settings

This function allows you to set a date and time in another time zone (dual
time), separate from the settings in [X]. After setting, you can switch
between the new setting and the time set in [X].

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [DUAL TIME SETUP]

g“Using the menus” (P. 17)

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Setting the date and time in another time zone (DUAL TIME SETUP)

(Setting dual time

1 Select [ON], and press Y.

FILE NAME

PIXEL MAPPING

MEM CAM

SETUP

DUAL TIME

2 Press ON to set the year, and

press Y to move to the month
setting.

• To move back to the previous setting,

press X.

• The first two digits of the year are fixed.

• The date format is the same as that set

in Step 1 of [X].

DUAL TIME SETUP

2005

SELECT

3 Repeat this procedure until the

date and time are completely set.

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is
displayed as 14:00.

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4 Press Z.

• For a more accurate setting, press Z when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

• The date and time switches to dual time.

(Switching the date and time

Settings

1 Select [ON] or [OFF], and press

Z.

OFF Switches to the date and time set in

[X].

ON Switches to the date and time set in

[DUAL TIME SETUP].

TIPS

• Changes made to [X] do not affect the date and time set in [DUAL TIME

SETUP].

• After setting the date and time with [DUAL TIME SETUP], it is retained even
after [DUAL TIME SETUP] is set to [OFF].

FILE NAME

PIXEL MAPPING

MEM CAM

SETUP

DUAL TIME

SETUP

SETUP

OFF

ON

.

01

.

01

:

00

00

OK

GOSET

OFF

ON

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7 Printing pictures

Printing pictures

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You can print out the pictures you have taken
either at a photo store or at home on your own
printer.
If you go to a photo store, it is a good idea to
store the print reservation data on the card
first. This lets you select the pictures you want
to print and decide how many prints you want.
If you print the pictures at home, you can
either connect the camera directly to the
printer or you can connect the camera to a
computer and download the pictures to the
computer first.

Printing at the store

Select the pictures
you want to print
at the store

Use the camera to
select the pictures
you want to print

Print
reservation

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Printing at home

DirectPrint

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Direct printing (PictBridge)

Using the direct printing function

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you
can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer,
select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s
monitor.
With [EASY PRINT], you can print out the picture displayed on the monitor at the
single press of a button. g“Printing pictures (EASY PRINT)” (P. 93)
With [CUSTOM PRINT], you can print out pictures with the set number of prints, print
paper and other settings. g“Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT)” (P. 95)
It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data.
g“Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 102)
To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.

What is PictBridge?... It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers
of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly.

STANDARD... All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. If
[STANDARD] is selected on the settings screens (P. 96 to 100), pictures are printed
according to these settings. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual for its standard
settings or contact the printer manufacturer.

TIPS

• For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.

Note

• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when printing pictures.

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If you use the battery, make sure that it is sufficiently charged. If the camera
stops operating while communicating with the printer, the printer may
malfunction or image data may be lost.

• Movies cannot be printed.

• The camera will not enter sleep mode when connected to a printer with the USB
cable.

Print modes and settings

Printing pictures

Available printing modes, paper sizes etc., vary depending on the printer you
use. Refer to the instruction manual for your printer.

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Direct printing (PictBridge)

Printing pictures (EASY PRINT)

[EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the monitor.

1 Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
2

Connect one end of the provided
USB cable into the camera’s
multi-connector and the other end
into the printer’s USB connector.

• The [EASY PRINT START] screen is
displayed.

• For details of how to turn the printer on
and the position of the USB port, refer to
the printer’s instruction manual.

Multi-connector

3 Press the < button.

• Printing starts.

• When printing is finished, the picture
selection screen is displayed. To print
another picture, press XY to select a
picture, and press the < button.

• When you are finished, disconnect the
USB cable from the camera with the
picture selection screen displayed.

EASY PRINT START

PC / CUSTOM PRINT

PRINTEXIT

OK

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Printing pictures

Direct printing (PictBridge)

4 Remove the USB cable from the

camera.

5 Remove the USB cable from the

printer.

TIPS

• You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting
mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable.
The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Select [EASY
PRINT]. g“Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT)” Step 2 (P. 95), “Printing
pictures (EASY PRINT)” Step 3 (P. 93)

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Printing pictures

94

Direct printing (PictBridge)

Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT)

Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible
printer.
Try printing one picture with the most basic printing method of [CUSTOM PRINT].
The selected picture is printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date
and file name are not printed.

1

Connect one end of the provided
USB cable into the camera’s
multi-connector and the other end
into the printer’s USB connector.

• The camera turns on automatically.

• The monitor turns on and the selection
screen for the USB connection is
displayed.

• For details of how to turn the printer on
and the position of the USB port, refer to
the printer’s instruction manual.

Multi-connector

2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and

press Z.

• [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the
camera and printer are connected. The
[PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is
displayed on the monitor. Select the print
settings on the camera’s monitor.

• Select [EASY PRINT], and press Z.
The picture selection screen is displayed.
g“Printing pictures (EASY PRINT)” Step 3 (P. 93)

(To select the pictures to print

When there is a card in the camera, a screen is
displayed for selecting the pictures you want to
print.
Select [ALL IMAGES] or [ALBUM], and press Z.
To select an album, select [ALBUM], and press
Z.

SELECT

SELECT

USB

P C

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

EXIT

ALL IMAGES

ALBUM

GO

GO

OK

OK

95

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Printing pictures

Direct printing (PictBridge)

100

0004

100

0004

3 Select [PRINT], and press Z.

• The [PRINTPAPER] screen is
displayed.

• When the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not
displayed, go to Step 5.

4 Press Z without changing the

[SIZE] or [BORDERLESS]
settings.

5 Press XY to select a picture,

and press O.

• [SINGLE PRINT] is set.

6 Press Z.

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• The [PRINT] screen is displayed.

PRINT MODE SELECT

PRINT

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

SELECT

EXIT

PRINTPAPER

SIZE

STANDARD STANDARD

CANCEL

SELECT
SINGLEPRINT

SELECT
CANCEL

BORDERLESS

SELECT

100

PRINT

100

PRINT

GO

GO

-

0004

MORE

-

0004

MORE

OK

OK

OK

OK

7 Select [PRINT], and press Z.

Printing pictures

• Printing starts.

• When printing is finished, the [PRINT
MODE SELECT] screen is displayed.

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CANCEL

PRINT

PRINT

CANCEL

SELECT

GO

OK

(To cancel printing

Pressing Z during print data transfer displays
the screen for selecting whether to continue or
cancel printing. To cancel printing, select
[CANCEL] and press Z.

Direct printing (PictBridge)

TRANSFERRING

OK

CANCEL

Screen during data transfer

PRINT

CONTINUE

CANCEL

8 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT]

screen, press X.

• A message is displayed.

9 Remove the USB cable from the

camera.

• The camera turns off.

10Remove the USB cable from the

printer.

SELECT

PRINT MODE SELECT

PRINT

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

SELECT

EXIT

GO

GO

OK

OK

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Printing pictures

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Direct printing (PictBridge)

Other print modes and print settings

In addition to the basic printing method, there are also several other printing modes.
The paper size and borderless settings can be set in the same print mode.
If the following screen is displayed, perform the operations according to the
operation guide.

Selecting the picture to print (available only when a card is
inserted)

ALL IMAGES Allows you to select from all

ALBUM Select an album and the

pictures in the internal memory
or the card to print.

pictures in the album to print.

Operation guide

SELECT

Selecting a print mode

PRINT Prints the selected picture.
ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored in

MULTI PRINT Prints one picture in multiple

ALL INDEX Prints an index of all the

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PRINT ORDER Prints pictures according to print reservations. If no print

the internal memory or the
card.

layout format.

pictures stored in the internal
memory or the card.

reservations have been made, this option is not available.
g“Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 102)

Printing pictures

PRINT MODE SELECT

EXIT

ALL IMAGES

ALBUM

PRINT

ALL PRINT

MULTI PRINT

ALL INDEX

SELECT

GO

GO

OK

OK

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Direct printing (PictBridge)

100

0004

Setting the print paper

Select the paper size and border on the [PRINTPAPER] screen.

SIZE Choose from the available

paper sizes on your printer.

BORDERLESS Select framed or unframed. In

[MULTI PRINT] mode, you
cannot select the frame.

PRINTPAPER

SIZE

STANDARD STANDARD

BORDERLESS

OFF ( ) The picture is printed inside a

blank frame.

ON ( ) The picture is printed filling

the entire page.

CANCEL

SELECT

GO

OK

PICS/SHEET Available in [MULTI PRINT] mode only. The number of prints that

can be printed vary depending on the printer.

Note

• If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and
[PICS/SHEET] are set to [STANDARD].

Selecting the picture to print

Press XY to select the picture you want to print.
You can also use the zoom button and select a
picture from the index display.

PRINT Prints one copy of the

selected picture.

SINGLE PRINT Makes a print reservation for

the displayed picture.

MORE Sets the number of prints and

data to be printed for the
displayed picture.

SELECT
SINGLEPRINT

100

-

0004

PRINT

MORE

OK

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Printing pictures

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Direct printing (PictBridge)

Setting the number of prints and data to be printed [MORE]

<× Sets the number of prints.

DATE ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures

FILE NAME ( ) If you select [WITH], pictures

P Crops part of a picture and

You can select up to 10
prints.

are printed with the date.

are printed with the file name.

prints it.

DATE

FILE NAME

SELECT

Setting the trimming position and size [P]

Press ONXY to move the trimming position.
Press W or T on the zoom button to select the
trimming size.

Note

• The size of the picture that is printed depends on your printer’s setting. If the
cropped area of the picture is small, the magnification of the image increases
when you print, creating a grainy picture.

• You are recommended to take a picture in SHQ or HQ record mode if you want

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to create a detailed enlarged, print of the picture.

PRINT INFO

1
WITHOUT
WITHOUT

SET

GO

GO

OK

OK

Printing pictures

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