Olympus Stylus 800 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
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
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How to use this manual

(Basic and Advanced Manuals
The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document).
Basic Manual
Advanced Manual
(Indications used in this manual
Below is an explanation of how to read the instructions in this manual. Please read it carefully before proceeding.
Note
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
TIPS
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.
g
Reference pages describing details or associated information.
This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on how to take pictures and view them so that you can get started quickly. Go ahead and take some pictures! You will also find information on the camera’s main functions as well as how to make prints and enjoy your pictures on a computer.
This manual introduces you to the camera’s many functions after you have mastered the basics. It will help you to use the camera’s capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun!
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Composition of the manual

You’ll find important points for getting the most out of your camera here. Read this part before taking pictures.
Explanations of techniques from basics to advanced, giving you an understanding of all the functions related to taking pictures.
To view, edit and sort the pictures you have taken.
Settings to make your camera easier to use.
To print the pictures you have taken.
To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. To use OLYMPUS Master.
Basic operation
Tips before you start taking pictures
Basic shooting functions
Additional shooting functions
Playback
Settings
Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a computer
P. 8
P. 20
P. 33
P. 45
P. 62
P. 84
P. 98
P. 111
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Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.
The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to check it out.
Appendix
Miscellaneous
P. 127
P. 147
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual....................................................................... 2
Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3
1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Mode dial............................................................................................. 9
Direct buttons .................................................................................... 11
Using the direct buttons in shooting mode .................................. 11
Using the direct buttons in playback mode ................................. 12
Menus ............................................................................................... 13
About the menus ......................................................................... 13
Using the menus ......................................................................... 16
Using the GUIDE function ........................................................... 18
How to read the procedure pages..................................................... 19
2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -20
Turning the camera on and off.......................................................... 21
If the correct focus cannot be obtained............................................. 22
How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 22
Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 24
Record mode ............................................................................. 25
Still picture record modes............................................................ 25
Movie record modes.................................................................... 26
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 26
Changing the record mode .................................................. 28
The internal memory and memory card ............................................ 29
The card ...................................................................................... 30
Inserting and removing the card.................................................. 31
3 Basic shooting functions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
Selecting a scene according to the situation ( ) ........................ 34
Zooming in on your subject ............................................................... 38
Using the zoom ........................................................................... 38
Using the digital zoom................................................................. 39
Using macro/super macro mode ..................................... 40
Flash shooting .............................................................................. 41
Self-timer shooting ..................................................................... 43
Recording movies ....................................................................... 44
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4 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -45
Shooting pictures using image blur reduction ............................ 46
Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures ....................... 47
Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures ...................... 48
Changing picture brightness ....................................................... 49
Adjusting the color of a picture ................................................. 50
Changing the area for measuring the brightness of
a subject (ESP/ ) .............................................................. 51
Sequential shooting ........................................................ 52
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) ......................................................... 53
Changing the focusing area (AF MODE) .......................................... 54
Remote control shooting (optional) ............................................... 55
Panorama shooting ........................................................................... 57
Taking two-in-one pictures ................................................................ 59
Recording sound with still pictures ............................................... 60
Changing the monitor display (DISP)................................................ 61
5 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -62
Playing back still pictures ........................................................... 63
Changing the number of thumbnails .................................... 64
Picture rotation ...................................................................... 64
Playing back movies ................................................................... 65
Viewing an album ........................................................................ 66
Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)........................... 67
Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) ................................. 69
Selecting an album cover (SELECT TITLE IMAGE) ................... 70
Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY) ..................................... 70
Erasing pictures from albums ................................................ 72
Slideshow .................................................................................. 73
Adding sound to still pictures ....................................................... 74
Editing still pictures (REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ ) ... 76
Making an index picture from a movie (INDEX) ................................ 77
Playing back pictures on a TV........................................................... 78
Video output ................................................................................ 79
Protecting pictures ...................................................................... 80
Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)....... 80
Erasing pictures .................................................................... 81
Single-frame erase ................................................................ 81
All-frame erase .................................................................... 82
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Formatting the internal memory or card
(MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT) ................................ 83
6 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 84
Saving camera settings (ALL RESET) .............................................. 85
Selecting a display language .................................................. 86
Changing the startup screen and volume (PW ON SETUP)............. 86
Registering the startup screen (SCREEN SETUP)..................... 87
Setting screen colors (COLOR) ........................................................ 88
Setting camera sounds ( /SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME) ........... 89
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)....................................... 90
Resetting file names (FILE NAME) ................................................... 90
Adjusting the monitor brightness ............................................... 91
Setting the date and time .......................................................... 92
Setting the date and time in another time zone
(DUALTIME SETUP) ...................................................... 93
Setting alarms (ALARM CLOCK) ................................................ 94
Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) ........... 97
7 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 98
Direct printing (PictBridge) ................................................................ 99
Using the direct printing function ................................................. 99
Printing pictures ........................................................................ 100
Other print modes and print settings......................................... 103
If an error message is displayed ............................................... 105
Print settings (DPOF) ................................................................ 106
How to make print reservations................................................. 106
Single-frame reservation ..................................................... 107
All-frame reservation .......................................................... 109
Resetting print reservation data .......................................... 109
8 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 111
Flow................................................................................................. 112
Using OLYMPUS Master ................................................................ 113
What is OLYMPUS Master?...................................................... 113
Installing OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 114
Connecting the camera to a computer ............................................ 118
Starting up OLYMPUS Master ........................................................ 119
Displaying camera images on a computer ...................................... 121
Downloading and saving images .............................................. 121
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Viewing still pictures and movies .................................................... 123
Printing pictures .............................................................................. 124
To download and save images to a computer without
using OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 126
9 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 127
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 128
Error messages ......................................................................... 128
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 130
Camera care ................................................................................... 137
Battery and charger......................................................................... 138
AC adapter (optional) ...................................................................... 139
Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 140
Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 144
10 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 147
Menu list.......................................................................................... 148
List of factory default settings.......................................................... 153
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes........................ 155
Names of parts ................................................................................ 158
Camera ..................................................................................... 158
Monitor indications .................................................................... 160
Index ............................................................................................... 163
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1 Basic operation

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Basic operation
Are you ever overwhelmed by all of the advanced shooting and editing functions? Professional photographers use these functions to achieve a variety of effects. Now you too can achieve such effects simply by pressing the buttons on your digital camera. You can use the various functions available to adjust the brightness and white balance of your pictures, alter the focusing range, and much more. Just display a menu on the monitor and use the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and menus before reading the explanations of the various functions.
MODE MENU
MEM CAM
PW ON SETUP
SETUP
ALL RESET
COLOR
ON ENGLISH
STANDARD LOW
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Mode dial

This camera features shooting modes and playback modes. Use the mode dial to make settings. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on.
Shooting modes
Set the mode dial to one of these positions to take pictures or movies.
Playback modes
Set the mode dial to these positions to view pictures or movies.
(About the mode dial
Suitable for general situations. Simply press the shutter button, and the camera determines optimum conditions and shoots the
K
picture. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject (P: Program auto).
This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or
h
camera movement when taking pictures. g“Shooting pictures using image blur reduction” (P. 46)
Shooting
modes
Playback
modes
This function allows you to select from 19 situation-related
f
modes set to the shooting conditions. g“Selecting a scene according to the situation (f)” (P. 34)
This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
S
camera sets the aperture automatically. g“Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures” (P. 47)
This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The
A
camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g“Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures” (P. 48)
This function lets you record movies. Audio is recorded with the
n
movie. g“Recording movies” (P. 44)
This function allows you to play back still pictures or movies. You
q
can also play back sound. g“Playback” (P. 62)
You can play back still pictures or movies saved in an album.
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g“Viewing an album” (P. 66)
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Mode dial
1
• Direct button functions and menu contents vary depending on the position of
the mode dial. g“Direct buttons” (P. 11), “Menus” (P. 13), “Menu list” (P. 148)
• You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on.
Mode dial notation
In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode dial
Basic operation
necessary for operating functions.
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n.
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is be set to any of the following modes: KhfSAn.
TIPS
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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.

Using the direct buttons in shooting mode

c d e f
QUICK VIEW button gP. 63
c
The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. All the functions in playback mode are available. To return to shooting mode, press the
QUICK VIEW button or press the shutter button halfway.
GUIDE button gP. 18
d
Displays a shooting guide describing shooting methods for various purposes. Select a menu, and press the GUIDE button to display an explanation of its function.
DISP button gP. 61
e
Press the DISP button repeatedly to toggle the display of shooting information, composition lines, and histogram.
g
i
h
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Y (Self-timer/Remote control) button gP. 43, 55
f
For switching between self-timer and remote control.
O# (Flash mode) button gP. 41
g
For selecting the flash mode.
Z button gP. 13
h
Displays the top menu of shooting mode.
N& (Macro) button gP. 40
i
Enables macro mode or super macro mode.
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Direct buttons
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Using the direct buttons in playback mode

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c d
Basic operation
e
GUIDE button gP. 18
c
Displays a shooting guide describing shooting methods for various purposes. Select a menu item, and press the GUIDE button to display an explanation of its function.
DISP button
d
Press the DISP button to change the display in the following order. The histogram is not displayed while displaying movies.
The playback screen is displayed.
The histogram is displayed.
f
Detailed camera information is displayed.
g
“Monitor
indications” (P. 160)
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S (Erase) button gP. 72, 81
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Erases pictures displayed on the monitor.
Z button gP. 13
f
Displays the top menu of playback mode.
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Menus

Set the mode dial to any mode and press Z to display the menus on the monitor. Menus are used to make each camera setting.
Mode dial
Press Z

About the menus

The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ.
Top menu
Menus are divided into shortcut menus and mode menus.
MODE MENU
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Shortcut menus
For setting menu items directly. Settings are categorized by function
into tabs.
Mode menu
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Menus
Shortcut menus
1
Shooting mode
(
Basic operation
(Playback mode
ALBUM ENTRY
MODE MENU
ALBUM MENUUNDO ENTRY
gP. 49
MODE MENU
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gP. 73
ALBUM ENTRY
gP. 80
gP. 67 gP. 67
gP. 73 gP. 65
gP. 80
For moviesFor still pictures
MOVIE PLAY
For moviesFor still pictures
MOVIE PLAY
gP. 50
gP. 25
gP. 65
MODE MENU
gP. 80
ALBUM MENUUNDO ENTRY
gP. 80
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Mode menu
Shooting mode
(
Menus
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/
DRIVE
ISO
ESP
AUTO OFF SPOT
ESP
CAMERAMEM
DIGITAL ZOOM
SET
AF MODE
CAMERA tab For setting shooting-related functions.
MEMORY/ CARD tab
For formatting internal memory or cards. Also saves internal memory data onto cards.
SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the
camera easier to use.
(Playback mode
°
0
PLAY EDITMEM
SET
PLAY tab For setting playback-related functions.
EDIT tab For editing saved pictures.
MEMORY/ CARD tab
SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the
TIPS
• The [MEMORY] tab is displayed when the internal memory is in use. The [CARD] tab is displayed when a card is inserted in the camera.
• For a list of mode menu items, see “Menu list” (P. 148).
For formatting internal memory or cards, and erasing all image data. Also saves internal memory data onto cards.
camera easier to use.
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Menus

Using the menus

1
Use the arrow pad and Z to set menu items. Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings.
Ex: Setting [ISO]
Basic operation
Mode dial
ONXY buttons Z button
1 Set the mode dial to any of the following modes: KSA. 2 Press Z.
• The top menu is displayed.
Top menu
3 Press Y to select [MODE MENU].
This refers to the arrow pad (ONXY).
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MODE MENU
4 Press ON to select the
[CAMERA] tab, and press Y.
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to select and make settings with the arrow pad.
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This refers to the arrow pad (YN).
ESP
DRIVE
CAMERAMEM
ISO
DIGITAL ZOOM
SET
AF MODE
ESP
/
AUTO OFF SPOT
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Menus
5 Press ON to select the [ISO], and
press Y.
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to select and make settings with the arrow pad.
• Unavailable settings cannot be selected.
The selected item is displayed in a different color.
Press Y to go on to the following setting.
6 Press ON to select [AUTO],
[64], [100], [200], [400], [800], or [1600], and press Z.
• Follow the operation guide at the bottom of the screen to set or change settings using the arrow pad.
Operation guide
Press ON to select a setting.
Press Z to finalize the setting.
TIPS
• Menu items common to different modes apply to the same setting.
Menu operation notation
In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows:
• Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [ISO]
ESP
CAMERAMEM
DIGITAL ZOOM
SET
AF MODE
CANCEL
/
DRIVE
ISO
ISO
AUTO
64 100 200
SELECTOKGO
ESP
AUTO OFF SPOT
1
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Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO]
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Menus

Using the GUIDE function

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This camera has a GUIDE function. There is a shooting guide explaining shooting methods for various shooting situations, purposes, and effects, and a menu guide explaining the menus. Pressing the GUIDE button automatically displays the shooting guide or the menu guide.
(Displaying the shooting guide
Basic operation
1 Press the GUIDE button.
• The [SHOOTING GUIDE] is displayed.
2 Press ON to select the shooting
guide to display, and press Y.
• The shooting guide detail is displayed.
3 Press ON to select the item to
display, and press Y.
SHOOTING GUIDE
1 BRIGHTENING SUBJECT
2 SHOOTING INTO BACKLIGHT 3 ADJUSTING COLORATION 4 BLURRING BACKGROUND 5 ADJUSTING AREA IN FOCUS
SELECT
BRIGHTENING SUBJECT
1 METERING
2 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 3 FLASH MODE
EXIT
GUIDE
• The operating method for the selected item is displayed.
• To display another shooting guide or item, press X to return to the previous screen.
• To close the shooting guide display, press the GUIDE button.
(Displaying the menu guide
1 With a menu selected, hold down
the GUIDE button.
• The menu explanation is displayed.
• Release the GUIDE button to close the menu guide.
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CANCEL
SELECT
METERING
OK
Press ,
MENU
and select . Open the ,
from the CAMERA tab, and set to .
CANCEL
Sets the format for naming folders and files that are to be saved to a new card.
With [FILE NAME] selected
MODE MENU
ESP
/
FILE NAME
EXIT
EXIT
GUIDE
GUIDE
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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.
This indicates the position of the mode dial. If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used in any of these modes. g“Mode dial” (P. 9), “Mode dial notation” (P. 10)
Select the menus in the order indicated by . g“Using the menus” (P. 16), “Menu operation notation” (P. 17)
Procedures differ for album playback mode.
Available languages may vary according to where you purchased the camera. The displayed language can be changed.
g
“Selecting a display language”
(P. 86)
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.
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2 Tips before you start taking pictures

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SQ2
Tips before you start taking pictures
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Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode dial to K and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject, the subject is too dark, or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want. Just knowing which button to press or which setting to change can help you solve these problems. And did you know that by selecting an image size according to how you plan to use the pictures afterwards, you can store more pictures in the internal memory and on the memory card? These are just some of the hints provided in this chapter.
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Printing applications
Ideas
Ideas
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Online applications
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Turning the camera on and off

Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.
Power lamp
Monitor
(Turning the camera on
Set the mode dial to any mode, and press the POWER button.
• The power lamp on the camera lights green.
• The monitor turns on.
• When you turn on the camera in shooting mode, the lens extends.
(Turning the camera off
Press the POWER button.
• The monitor turns off.
• The lens retracts and the lens barrier closes.
• The power lamp turns off.
TIPS
• The screen on the right is displayed when the date and time setting has returned to the factory default setting. Setting the date and time makes your pictures easier to manage, such as when you view them with calendar display. g“Setting the date and time” (P. 92)
POWER button
Mode dial
Y/M/D
2
Tips before you start taking pictures
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If the correct focus cannot be obtained

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

How to focus (focus lock)

2
1 Position the AF target mark on
the subject you want to focus on.
• When shooting a hard-to-focus or fast­moving subject, focus the camera on an object about the same distance away as the subject.
2 Press the shutter button halfway
Tips before you start taking pictures
until the green lamp lights.
• The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked.
• When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again.
3 Keeping the shutter button
pressed halfway, recompose your shot.
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If the correct focus cannot be obtained
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4 Press the shutter button fully.
• The camera takes the picture. The card access lamp blinks while the picture is recorded.
TIPS
To focus on a subject not in the center of the frame
g“Changing the focusing area (AF MODE)” (P. 54)
Note
• Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move causing the picture to blur.
• Never open the card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
• Recorded pictures are saved in the camera regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the battery are replaced or removed.
• When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.
(AF lock
The focus position can be locked. AF lock refers to locking the focus position. Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on, and with the shutter button pressed halfway, press Z.
• The focus is locked, and the AF lock mark is displayed.
• To reset AF lock, press Z again to cancel AF lock, relock the focus, and press Z.
• When the AF lock is active, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Shutter button
AF lock mark
1/200
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Tips before you start taking pictures
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If the correct focus cannot be obtained

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.
The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot
2
be brought into focus.
The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.
In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take
Tips before you start taking pictures
the picture.
Subject with low contrast
Subjects at different distances
Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame
Fast-moving subject
Subject without vertical lines
The subject is not in the center of the frame
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Record mode

You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and the number of storable still pictures/movie recording time, see the tables on P. 26 and 27.

Still picture record modes

Still pictures are recorded in JPEG format. Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of your pictures. Pictures are made from thousands of dots (pixels). If a picture with relatively few pixels is enlarged, it looks like a mosaic. Pictures with more pixels are denser and clearer but require more space (larger file size), thus decreasing the number of pictures that can be saved. Though a high compression rate results in a small file size, this also produces a grainy look.
Picture with high number of pixels
Picture with low number of pixels
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Tips before you start taking pictures
Record
mode
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Image size
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2560 × 1920
2272 × 1704
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1280 × 960
1024 × 768
640 × 480
Compression
Low
compression
High
compression
High
compression
Standard
compression
Low
compression
Application
The number of storable still pictures is lower, and recording pictures takes longer, but it is useful for creating beautiful prints on full-size paper and for performing computer image processing, such as contrast adjustment and red­eye correction.
This is useful for post-card sized prints, or for computer editing such as rotating or adding text to a picture.
Standard image quality with a high number of pictures to shoot. This is useful for viewing pictures on a computer.
Standard image quality. Th is is useful for sending as e-mail attachments.
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Record mode
Image size
The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. You can save your pictures at a large image size to get clearer prints. However, as the image size increases, the file size (data size) also increases, which decreases the number of pictures that can be saved.
Compression
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Pictures are compressed and saved. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be.

Movie record modes

Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format.

Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time

For still pictures
Number of storable still pictures
Record mode Image size
Tips before you start taking pictures
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
SQ2
3264 × 2448
3264 × 2448
2560 × 1920
2272 × 1704
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1280 × 960
1024 × 768
640 × 480
Internal memory Using a 128 MB card
With
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15 15 102 105
19 19 126 130
23 24 156 163
28 29 185 194
42 46 285 307
63 70 420 469
96 114 614 726
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sound
4 4 31 31
9 9 61 62
With
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Without
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640 × 480
(15 frames/sec.)
320 × 240
(15 frames/sec.)
160 × 120
(15 frames/sec.)
Record mode
Remaining recording time (sec.)
Internal memory Using a 128 MB card
15 110
50 320
125 800
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TIPS
• When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768. However, if the monitor setting is over 1,024 × 768 (such as 1,280 × 1,024), the picture only takes up part of the screen.
Note
• The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in the tables are approximate.
• The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations or album entries have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take new pictures or erase stored pictures.
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Record mode

Changing the record mode

Top menu [K] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
2
1 For still pictures, select from
[SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] or [SQ2].
For movies, select from [SHQ 640 × 480], [HQ 320 × 240], and [SQ 160 × 120].
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2 When [SQ1] or [SQ2] is selected,
press Y to select the image size.
3 Press Z.
SELECT
SELECT
CANCEL
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SQ1 SQ2
640×480
For still pictures
640×480SHQ 320×240HQ 160×120SQ
For movies
SQ2
1600×1200 1280×960 1024×768
640×480
SELECT
When [SQ2] is selected
GO
GO
GO
OK
OK
OK
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The internal memory and memory card

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Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory. Pictures can also be recorded on the optional xD-Picture Card (“card”). The card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internal memory of the camera. A card can be convenient when taking many pictures while on a trip.
(Internal memory basics
The internal memory is the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged.
(Using the internal memory with a card
You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operations.
Shooting mode Playback mode
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Memory indicator
Shooting mode Playback mode
Pictures are being played back from the internal memory.
from a card.
Monitor
indication
[IN]
[xD]
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Pictures are recorded to the internal memory.
Pictures are recorded to a card. Pictures are being played back
• The internal memory and a card cannot be used at the same time.
• The internal memory cannot be used for shooting or playback operations when a card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card before using the internal memory.
• Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be copied to a card. g“Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)” (P. 80)
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The internal memory and memory card

The card

The card is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity.
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Index area
c
You can use this space to write the contents of the card.
Contact area
d
The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card.
Compatible cards
xD-Picture Card (16MB – 1GB)
Note
• This camera may not recognize a non-OLYMPUS card or a card that was
Tips before you start taking pictures
formatted on another device (such as a computer, etc.). Make sure to format the card on this camera before use. g“Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)” (P. 83)
c
d
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The internal memory and memory card

Inserting and removing the card

1 Make sure the camera is turned
off.
• The power lamp is off.
• The monitor is off.
• The lens is retracted.
2 Slide the card cover lock.
• The card cover opens.
(Inserting the card
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.
Notch
Monitor
Card cover
Power lamp
Card cover lock
2
1
Contact area
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The internal memory and memory card
(Removing the card
3 Push the card all the way in and
release slowly.
2
• 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.
4 Close the card cover.
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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!
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LANDSCAPE
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17OKDOCUMENTS
SELECT
GO
16OKCUISINE
SELECT
SELECTOKGO
3OKPORTRAIT
GO
SELECT
2OKLANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT
SELECT
GO
GO
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Selecting a scene according to the situation (SCENE)

Selecting a scene according to the situation (f)
When you select a scene according to the situation or conditions, the camera automatically selects the optimal settings. 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. 155).
(f mode
F Landscape
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Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Blues and greens are vividly reproduced.
D Landscape + Portrait
Suitable for taking pictures of your subject against a distant background. Blues, greens, and skin tones are vividly reproduced.
B Portrait
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Suitable for taking portrait pictures. This mode accentuates the skin texture of the portrait subject.
N Indoor
Suitable for taking pictures of people indoors. The atmosphere of the background is also vividly reproduced.
C Sports
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action. Even fast-moving subjects appear to be stationary.
g Beach & Snow
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.
P Behind Glass
Suitable for shooting a subject through glass. The flash cannot be used. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
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Selecting a scene according to the situation (f)
Q Self Portrait + Self Timer
Suitable for taking pictures on a trip. Use the self-timer to include yourself in your landscape pictures.
R Self Portrait
Suitable for taking self-portrait pictures.
S Sunset*
Suitable for taking pictures of the evening sunlight. Reds and yellows are vividly reproduced. The flash cannot be used. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
c Available Light Portrait*
Suitable for shooting subjects in low light conditions without a flash. The flash cannot be used. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
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. The shutter speed is slow. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
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. The shutter speed is slow. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
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. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
W Candle*
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Suitable for capturing the atmosphere of a candle-lit scene. Warm colors are reproduced. The flash cannot be used. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
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Selecting a scene according to the situation (f)
V Cuisine
Suitable for taking pictures of food. Food colors are vibrantly reproduced.
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. Hold the camera as steady as possible.
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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
* Noise reduction is automatically enabled when the subject is dark. Processing
time between shots is doubled and you cannot take pictures during this time.
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at a time.
1 Press ON to select a scene, and
press Z.
1
SELECTOKGO
3
SELECT
2 Take the picture.
• For shoot & select, hold down the shutter button.
•Press Y to change the scene. The scene selection screen is displayed.
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LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
GO
OK
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Selecting a scene according to the situation (f)
(When [SHOOT & SELECT1] or [SHOOT & SELECT2] is
selected
• After taking your pictures, the screen for selecting which pictures to erase is displayed.
The picture with the cursor 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
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.
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Optical zoom 3× (equivalent to 38 mm to 114 mm on a 35 mm
Optical zoom × digital zoom Max. 15×
Note that camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications.
camera)
1 Press the zoom button.
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Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button.
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Zoom button
Zoom in: Press T on the zoom button.
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Zooming in on your subject
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Using the digital zoom

Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] / [OFF] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Press T on the zoom button.
Optical zoom Digital zoom
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Note
• Taking a picture with the digital zoom may cause the picture to appear grainy.
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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 3 cm/1.2 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 N& repeatedly to set [&] or
[%].
g“Direct buttons” (P. 11)
• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the selection is set and the mode selection screen disappears.
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• 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. 0.2 m to 6.5 m (0.7 ft. to 21.3 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.2 m to 3.5 m (0.7 ft. to 11.5 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.
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.
The subject’s eyes appear red.
Red-eye fill-in flash (H)
This always emits pre-flashes for red-eye reduction. Only available in S mode.
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.
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Flash shooting
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Flash off ($)
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.
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.
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1 Press O# repeatedly to set the
flash mode.
g“Direct buttons” (P. 11)
• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the selection is set and the mode selection screen disappears.
• Each time you press O#, the flash
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mode changes in the following order.
AUTO(Auto flash)
!(
Red-eye
reduction flash
$(Flash off) #(Fill-in flash)
•In S mode, the flash mode changes in the following order.
#(Fill-in flash) H(Red-eye
fill-in flash)
$(Flash off)
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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Self-timer shooting

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The # (flash charge) mark blinks.
jFlash 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.
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Basic shooting functions
1 Press the Y button repeatedly
and set to [Y].
g“Direct buttons” (P. 11)
• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the selection is set and the mode selection screen disappears.
2 Press the shutter button fully to
take the picture.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure.
• The self-timer/remote control lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
• To stop shooting while in n mode, press the shutter button fully again.
• To cancel the self-timer, press the Y button.
• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.
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Recording movies

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This function allows you to record movies. During recording, the correct exposure is automatically maintained even if the subject moves, but the focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, you may lose focus.
1 Compose your picture.
• The remaining recording time is
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displayed on the monitor.
• You can use the zoom button to enlarge your subject.
HQ
Remaining recording time
2 Press the shutter button fully to
start recording.
• Audio is recorded with the movie.
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• The card access lamp blinks while the movie is being saved.
• During movie recording, the A mark lights red.
3 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. 27) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot.
TIPS
To use the zoom during movie recording
jSet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. g“Using the digital zoom” (P. 39)
Note
• The remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the internal memory or card again after formatting it with your camera. g“Formatting the internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)” (P. 83)
•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 sporting event
Try various shutter speeds and capture the excitement. Or use sequential shooting mode to take a succession of shots of a goal and pick out the best ones later.
In the country or at a tourist spot
Use panorama mode to capture a beautiful mountain range or impressive building.
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Shooting pictures using image blur
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reduction
This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or camera movement when taking pictures.
1 Take the picture.
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Note
• When the camera moves a lot or the subject is moving quickly, the reduction function may not operate effectively.
• Shooting in h mode limits the picture size to [2048 × 1536] or less. Even when the [K] is set higher than [2048 × 1536], the picture is saved as [2048 × 1536].
•In h mode, digital zoom is not available.
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Changing the shutter speed for
SLOW
1/50
OPEN
FAST
CLOSE
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This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want.
Setting a fast shutter speed lets you capture fast-moving action as though it was stopped in motion.
1 Press XY to set the shutter
speed.
• The shutter speed bar is displayed.
X : Sets the shutter speed slower. Y : Sets the shutter speed faster.
Shutter speed range: 4" to 1/1000
• When the exposure is correct, the shutter speed is displayed in green. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed is displayed in red.
Note
• To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed.
Setting a slow shutter speed blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement.
SLOW
SLOW
1/50
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OPEN
OPEN
changes shutter speed.
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CLOSE
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Changing the aperture value for
SLOW
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FAST
CLOSE
F2.8
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This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range, resulting in increased depth of field which both the subject and the background are in focus. Use this mode when you want to play with how the background is depicted.
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Aperture value (F-number) is decreased.
1 Press XY to set the aperture
value.
• The aperture value bar is displayed.
X : Opens the aperture (decreases the
aperture value).
Y : Closes the aperture (increases the
aperture value).
Aperture range:
Wide angle: F2.8 to F8.0 Telephoto: F4.9 to F8.0
• When the exposure is correct, the aperture value is displayed in green. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value is displayed in red.
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Aperture value (F-number) is increased.
SLOW
SLOW
1/200
F2.8
OPEN
OPEN
changes aperture value.
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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.
Top menu [F] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Press ON to adjust the
exposure, and press Z.
• Adjust toward [+] to brighten the image or [–] to darken the image.
SELECT
GO
0.0
OK
2 Take the picture.
TIPS
• Often, bright subjects (such as snow) turn out darker than their natural colors. 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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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
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
x For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is
y For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is generally
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Top menu [WB] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
of the light source.
used mainly in homes.
generally used in desk lamps, etc.
used in offices, etc.
1 Select a white balance setting,
and press Z.
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TIPS
• You can select a white balance setting other than the actual light source, and enjoy the different color tones on the monitor.
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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WB
AUTO
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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/ )
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 area
5 Only the center of the monitor is metered. Suitable for taking a picture of
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.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ESP/5]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Select [ESP] or [5], and press
Z.
CAMERAMEM
SET
ESP
/
DRIVE
ISO
DIGITAL ZOOM
AF MODE
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. 16)
1 Take the picture.
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• 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 is not available.
• During panorama and two-in-one pictures, sequential shooting and high speed sequential shooting are not available.
• Shooting in [i] limits the picture size to [2048 × 1536] or less. Even when the [K] is set higher than [2048 × 1536], the picture is saved as [2048 × 1536].
• If the battery power is low and f lights 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.
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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 of
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 [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [ISO]
1 Select the ISO from [AUTO], [64],
[100], [200], [400], [800], and [1600], and then press Z.
the subject.
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
ISO
AUTO
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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
[2048 × 1536] or less. Even when the [K] is set higher than [2048 × 1536], the picture is saved as [2048 × 1536].
• When [ISO] is set to [AUTO], the sensitivity automatically increases if the subject is too far away for the flash to reach.
•In f and h modes, [ISO] is locked on [AUTO]. Moreover, in A and S modes, [AUTO] cannot be set.
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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. Even
SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.
when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.
Subject suitable for [iESP] Subject suitable for [SPOT]
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Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [AF MODE]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Select [iESP] or [SPOT], and
press Z.
Additional shooting functions
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DRIVE
CAMERAMEM
ISO
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SET
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Remote control shooting (optional)

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1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat
surface.
2 Press the Y button repeatedly to
set [<].
g“Direct buttons” (P. 11)
• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the selection is set and the mode selection screen disappears.
3 Press the shutter button on the
remote control.
• The focus and exposure are locked. The self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for 2 seconds before taking the picture.
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Self-timer/Remote control lamp
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TIPS
When the self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed
jThe remote control may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the
camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again.
To operate the zoom from the remote control
jAim the remote control at the receiver on the camera and press the W or T
button on the remote control.
How to cancel remote control mode
jThe remote control mode is not canceled automatically after shooting. Go
to Step 2 and set to [B OFF].
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• Remote control channel switching is not supported. Remote control operation is accepted from either channel.
• If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong light, the effective signal distance may be reduced or shooting may not take place.
• To take sequential pictures using the remote control, press and hold the shutter button on the remote control. If the camera does not receive the remote control signal properly, sequential shooting may stop.
• To view pictures using the remote control, refer to the instruction manual for the remote control.
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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 shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps with 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).
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Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [PANORAMA]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Use the arrow pad to choose at
which edge you want to connect the pictures.
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.
Connects pictures from
Connects pictures from
left to right
bottom to top
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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.
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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, high speed sequential shooting, and recording sound with still pictures are not available.
• The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The OLYMPUS Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.
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Taking two-in-one pictures

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This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and save them as a single picture. This way you can enjoy having two subjects in one picture.
Picture when played back
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [2 IN 1]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Take the first picture while
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• The subject is positioned on the right in the combined picture.
• The camera returns to the menu automatically after taking the second picture.
View when taking the picture
Note
• To cancel two-in-one picture shooting before taking any pictures, or after the
first picture has been taken, press Z. The first picture will not be saved.
• If the camera enters sleep mode after the first picture, two-in-one picture shooting will be canceled.
• During two-in-one pictures, sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, and recording sound with pictures are not available.
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Recording sound with still pictures

Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about
0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [R][ON] / [OFF]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Take the picture.
• When recording starts, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound
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you want to record.
TIPS
H is displayed when still pictures with sound are played back. During
playback, sound is output from the speaker. The volume can be adjusted. g“Setting camera sounds (8/SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME)” (P. 89)
• Sound can be added later to still pictures. Recorded sound can also be re-
recorded. g“Adding sound to still pictures” (P. 74)
Note
• If the microphone is farther than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject, sound may not be recorded properly.
• Pictures cannot be taken during sound recording.
• Sound recording is not possible in the following cases:
During sequential shooting, high-speed sequential shooting, panorama, and two-in-one pictures.
• Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc.
• Sound recording may not be possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or the card.
Microphone
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Changing the monitor display (DISP)

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This function displays histograms and lines that help you to compose your pictures. Also, you can change the amount of information that is displayed on the screen.
1 Press the DISP button repeatedly.
•Press the DISP button to change the display in the following order. g“Direct buttons” (P. 11)
Displays the regular shooting information. For details on the information displayed, see “Monitor indications” (P. 160).
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How to read the histogram
1 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will
appear mostly black.
2 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will
appear mostly white.
3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows
the luminance distribution within the AF target mark.
Note
• The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram displayed during playback.
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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).
•Pressing the QUICK VIEW button in shooting mode also enables 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).
Press W to return to Press T to return to single-frame playback.
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• Press T to incrementally enlarge the picture up to 8 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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• Use the arrow pad to select the picture.
• Select the number of frames to display. g“Changing the number of thumbnails” (P. 64)
Calendar display
• Use the arrow pad to select the date. Press Z to return to single­frame playback.
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Changing the number of thumbnails

This function lets you select the number of thumbnails in an index display from 4, 9, 16, and 25.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [G] [4] / [9] / [16] / [25]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)

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.
Select the picture that you want to rotate and display the top menu.
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Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [y] [+90°] / [0°] / [-90°]
•For -: Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [y] [+90°] / [0°] / [-90°]
Playback
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• 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.
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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Playing back movies

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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. 16)
• 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
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Operations during movie playback
Change the volume or speed during playback.
O : Increases the volume. N : Reduces the volume.
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 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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Viewing an album

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, pictures on your computer can be entered in an album on a card.
(- mode menu
Set the mode dial to - and press Z to display the - top menu. Make settings in the - mode menu using the arrow pad and Z, like the normal shooting mode and playback mode. g“Menus” (P. 13)
Top menu
For still pictures
For movies
MOVIE PLAY
ALBUM MENUUNDO ENTRY
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ALBUM MENUUNDO ENTRY
gP. 80
gP. 70
Album menu
ALBUM MENU
SEL. ALBUM
SELECT TITLE IMAGE
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Function
SEL. ALBUM P. 69 VOLUME P. 89 y P. 64 s P. 91
SELECT TITLE IMAGE P. 70 VIDEO OUT P. 79 < P. 106
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Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)

You can enter pictures or movies in an album.
Top menu [ALBUM ENTRY] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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 Select all still pictures,
or all movies, or all protected pictures, and enter them into one album.
2 Press XY to select an album,
and press Z.
(SEL. IMAGE
3 Press XY to select a picture to
enter, and press O.
R is displayed on the selected picture.
•Press O 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
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4 After selecting all the pictures to enter, press Z. 5 Select [YES], and press Z.
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4 Select [YES], and press Z.
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• A format or all-frame erase will erase all the pictures, including those entered
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• The same picture cannot be entered in multiple albums.
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Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM)

1 Press XY to select an album to
view, and press Z.
• The title image for each album is displayed.
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2 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.
•Press the DISP button to display screen information.
• 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.
TIPS
• To view pictures from other albums, press Z to display the top menu, and
select [ALBUM MENU] [SEL. ALBUM]. Then select the album to view.
GO
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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.
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
SELECT TITLE IMAGE
OK
CANCEL
SELECT
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Playback
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.
Top menu [UNDO ENTRY] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Select the album undo method,
and press Z.
SEL. IMAGE Selects one frame at a
time to undo.
UNDO ALL This will undo all
images in the album.
UNDO ENTRY
SEL. IMAGE
UNDO ALL
CANCEL
SELECT
GO
GO
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2 Press XY to select the pictures
to undo, and press O.
R is displayed on the selected picture.
•Press O 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.
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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.
Note
• You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such
pictures. g“Protecting pictures” (P. 80)
• Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. To only remove pictures from the
album, use [UNDO ENTRY]. g“Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY)” (P. 70)
1 Select the picture you want to
erase, and press the S button.
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2 Select [YES], and press Z.
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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. In addition, you can view your pictures to the accompaniment of background music. 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 center of the screen.
Select a still picture and display the top menu.
Top menu [m] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Select [BGM], and press Y.
•Press Z while this screen is displayed to start the slideshow.
CANCEL
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TYPE
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GO
OK
2 Select [ON] or [OFF], and press
Z.
• When [BGM] is [ON], the sound recorded with still pictures is not played back.
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3 Select [TYPE], and press Y. 4 Select a transition effect for the
slideshow, and press Z.
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GO
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5 Press Z.
• The slideshow starts.
• The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing Z.
TIPS
• During index display, the slideshow is displayed in index format.
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.
Adding sound to still pictures
Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. You can
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Select the still picture to which you want to add sound and display the top
Playback
menu.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [PLAY] [R] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Press Y to display [START].
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2 Aim the camera microphone
Microphone
toward the sound you want to record, and press Z to start recording.
• The [BUSY] bar is displayed during recording.
Note
• If the microphone is farther than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject, sound may not be recorded properly.
• If you re-record the sound, the original sound is erased.
• Sound recording is not possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or on the card.
• The microphone may pick up the sound of buttons operated.
• Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase the sound. In this case, make a re-recording with silence.
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Editing still pictures (REDEYE FIX/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/Resizing)

Editing still pictures (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.
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
SEPIA Changes the picture to sepia and saves it as a new file.
Q Changes the image size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 or
the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture, and saves the picture as a new file.
file.
320 × 240 and saves the picture as a new file.
Select the picture that you want to edit and display the top menu.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [EDIT] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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WHITE], [SEPIA], or [Q], and press Y.
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Select [BLACK & WHITE] (or the respective function selected in the previous step), and press Z.
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Making an index picture from a movie (INDEX)

(When [ ] is selected
Select [1280 × 960], [640 × 480], or [320 × 240], and press Z.
• The [BUSY] bar is displayed and after the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode.
Q
CANCEL
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640×480 320×240
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GO
OK
Note
• The following cannot be edited with [REDEYE FIX], [BLACK & WHITE],
[SEPIA], or [Q]:
Card with insufficient space, movies, computer-edited pictures, pictures taken with another camera, or pictures in the internal memory.
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]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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1 Select [INDEX], 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.
SELECT
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Playing back pictures on a TV

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.
Playing back pictures on a TV
Use the provided AV cable to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV.
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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 AV cable.
Playback
Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.
AV cable (provided)
2 Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode.
• For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
3 Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.
• 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.
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Multi-connector
Battery compartment/ Connector cover
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Playing back pictures on a TV
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. 79)
• Be sure to use the provided AV cable to connect the camera to the TV.
• The picture may appear off-center on the TV screen.

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 AV cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV.
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Playback
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC] / [PAL]
•For -: Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC] / [PAL]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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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Protecting pictures

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You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all­frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting.
Select the picture you want to protect and display the top menu.
Top menu [0] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
•Select [0] from the top menu to set/cancel
protection.
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Displayed when a picture is protected.
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Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)

Playback
Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be copied to a card (backup). A backup does not erase the picture in the internal memory.
You need an optional card to use the backup function. Insert the card into the camera before using this function.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CARD] [BACKUP]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Select [YES], and press Z.
• All image data in the internal memory is copied to the card.
SELECT
BACKUP
YES
NO
GO
4
OK
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Erasing pictures

Note
• When there is not enough space left on the card, [CARD FULL] is displayed and backup is canceled.
• 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 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. 80)

Single-frame erase

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Playback
1 Select the picture you want to
erase, and press the S button.
g“Direct buttons” (P. 11)
2 Select [YES], and press Z.
• The displayed picture is erased.
SELECT
ERASE
YES
NO
GO
OK
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Erasing pictures

All-frame erase

Top menu [MODE MENU] [MEMORY (CARD)] [ALL ERASE]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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 internal memory or card (MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT)

For formatting internal memory or cards. Formatting prepares the card or internal memory to receive data.
• Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory.
• Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card.
• 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 internal memory or the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a computer before formatting the internal memory or the card.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [MEMORY (CARD)] [MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT)] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
1 Select [YES], and press Z.
• The [BUSY] bar is displayed while the internal memory or the card is formatted.
MEMORY FORMAT
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
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Playback
SELECT
GO
OK
Note
• Do not do any of the following during formatting as such actions may damage the card.
Opening the battery compartment/connector cover, opening the card cover, connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter (regardless of whether there is a battery in the camera or not)
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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, select the beep or shutter sounds, or set alarms. 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?
Use shutter sound?
Use the beep sound?
What monitor brightness?
Reset all?
Set a screen?
Power on setup
Playback volume?
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GOAL
Now you have your very own customized camera!
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Saving camera settings (ALL RESET)

This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by [ALL RESET] are listed below. The [ALL RESET] setting applies to all the modes. When [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF] in either shooting mode or playback mode, it applies to both modes.
ON All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is
OFF The settings made before the power is turned off are saved. Note that the
turned off.
settings of each scene in f mode return to the default value.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [ALL RESET] [OFF] / [ON]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
Note
• The functions on the mode menu setup tab ([ALL RESET], [W], [8], etc.) are saved even when [ALL RESET] is set to [ON].
(Functions that return to default settings when [ALL
RESET] is set [ON]
Function
Flash AUTO P. 41 DRIVE o P. 52
&
/
%& OFF P. 40 ISO AUTO P. 53
BB OFF P. 43,55DIGITAL ZOOM
F 0.0 P. 49 AF MODE SPOT P. 54 WB AUTO P. 50 R OFF P. 60 K HQ
ESP/5 ESP
Factory
default setting
Ref.
Page
P. 25
P. 51
Function
DISP
(Shooting mode)
DISP
(Playback mode)
Factory
default setting
OFF
Information on screen
Information off screen
Ref.
Page
P. 39
P. 61
P. 12
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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. 16)
1 Select a language, and press Z.
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUES
TIPS
To increase the number of languages
jYou 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 and volume (PW ON SETUP)

Settings
You can select the volume level and the picture 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. 87)
SELECT
GO
OK
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [PW ON SETUP]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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Changing the startup screen and volume (PW ON SETUP)
1 For [SCREEN], select [OFF], [1],
[2], or [3], and press Z.
OFF No picture is displayed. 1 / 2 A picture is displayed. 3 The picture registered with
[SCREEN SETUP] is displayed. If there is no registered picture, nothing is displayed.
2 For [VOLUME], select [OFF],
[LOW], or [HIGH], and press Z.
OFF No sound. LOW / HIGH Sound is output.
PW ON SETUP
SCREEN
VOLUME
SELECT
PW ON SETUP
SCREEN
VOLUME
SELECT
OFF
1 2 3
GO
OFF
LOW
HIGH
GO
OK
OK
3 Press Z.
Note
• If [SCREEN] is set to [OFF], [VOLUME] cannot be set.

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 and volume (PW ON SETUP)” (P. 86)
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Settings
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
• 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.
SCREEN SETUP
IMAGE EXISTING
CANCEL
SELECT
RESET
KEEP
GO
OK
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Setting screen colors (COLOR)

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
OK
CANCEL
SELECT
CANCEL
Setting screen colors (COLOR)
You can select the screen color (for menus, etc.) from 4 colors.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [COLOR] [NORMAL] / [BLUE] / [GREEN] / [PINK] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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Settings
GO
OK
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Setting camera sounds (Beep sound/SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME)

Setting camera sounds ( /SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME)
8 Select [OFF], [LOW] or [HIGH] for the camera warning sound.
SHUTTER SOUND Select [OFF], [1], [2], or [3] for the sound of the shutter button.
VOLUME Select [OFF], [LOW], or [HIGH] to set the volume for playback
(When [8] is selected
You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH].
of still pictures and movies.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [8] [OFF] / [LOW] / [HIGH]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
(When [SHUTTER SOUND] is selected
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [SHUTTER SOUND]
1 Select [OFF], [1], [2] or [3].
If you selected [1], [2], or [3], select [LOW] or [HIGH], and press Z.
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
SHUTTER SOUND
OFF
1
2 3
SELECT
LOW
HIGH
GO
OK
(When [VOLUME] is selected
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [VOLUME] [OFF] / [LOW] / [HIGH] g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
•For -: Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [VOLUME] [OFF] / [LOW] / [HIGH]
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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] [OFF] / [ON]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)

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
AUTO Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are
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.
retained from the previous card. 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 monitor brightness

Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [FILE NAME] [RESET] / [AUTO]
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.
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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 -:
Top menu [ALBUM MENU] [s]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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
GO
OK
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Setting the date and time

This function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name.
Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [X]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
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
2005
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].
SELECT
2 Press ON to set the year, and
press Y to move to the month setting.
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• To move back to the previous setting, press X.
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
3 Repeat this procedure until the
Settings
date and time are completely set.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.
2005
SELECT
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.
.
01
Y M D
.
:
00
00
GOSET
.
01
.
:
00
00
GOSET
01
OK
01
OK
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Setting the date and time in another time zone (DUALTIME SETUP)

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] [DUALTIME SETUP]
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
(Setting dual time
1 Select [ON], and press Y.
DUALTIME SETUP
MEM CAM
ALARM CLOCK
VIDEO OUT
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.
• The date format is the same as that set
in Step 1 of [X].
DUALTIME 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.
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.
OFF
ON
.
01
.
00
01
:
00
GOSET
OK
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Setting alarms (ALARM CLOCK)

(Switching the date and time
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
[DUALTIME SETUP].
TIPS
• Changes made to [X] do not affect the date and time set in [DUALTIME
SETUP].
• After setting the date and time with [DUALTIME SETUP], it is retained even after [DUALTIME SETUP] is set to [OFF].
Setting alarms (ALARM CLOCK)
This camera features an alarm that can be set as needed. You can set snooze (alarm intervals) or alarm sounds and volume.
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Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [ALARM CLOCK]
Settings
DUALTIME SETUP
MEM CAM
ALARM CLOCK
VIDEO OUT
SETUP
g“Using the menus” (P. 16)
OFF
ON
1 Select [ONE TIME] or [DAILY],
and press Y.
OFF No alarm is set. ONE TIME Alarm is activated once. DAILY
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Alarm is activated daily at the set time.
DUALTIME SETUP
MEM CAM
ALARM CLOCK
VIDEO OUT
SETUP
OFF
ONE TIME
DAILY
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Setting alarms (ALARM CLOCK)
2 Select [TIME], and press Y. 3 Press ON to set the hours, and
press Y to move to the minutes setting. Press ON to set the minutes.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.
4 Press X. 5 Set [SNOOZE] and [ALARM SOUND].
(
To set [SNOOZE]
1 Select [SNOOZE], and press Y. 2 Select [ON] or [OFF], and press X.
OFF No snooze is set. ON Alarm is activated every 5
minutes, up to 7 times.
(To set [ALARM SOUND] and
volume
1 Select [ALARM SOUND], and press
Y.
2 On the [ALARM SOUND] screen, if
you selected alarm sound [1], [2], or [3], select [LOW], [MID], or [HIGH], and press Z.
3 Press Z to return to the [ALARM
CLOCK] screen.
6 Press Z.
• The alarm is set.
• To enable the alarm, turn the camera off.
ALARM CLOCK
TIME
SNOOZE
ALARM SOUND
SELECT
SET
ALARM CLOCK
TIME
SNOOZE OFF
ALARM SOUND
SELECT
ALARM SOUND
1
2 3
SELECT
0909 :
LOW
MID
HIGH
ON
GO
GO
GO
00
OK
OK
OK
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Setting alarms (ALARM CLOCK)
TIPS
How to shut off the alarm
jWhile the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn
off the camera. Note that pressing the POWER button will turn the camera on.
jWhen [SNOOZE] is [OFF], the alarm stops automatically and the camera
turns off after 1 minute of no operation.
How to check alarm settings
jWhile the camera is off, press the QUICK VIEW button to display the set
alarm time and the current time for 3 seconds.
How to cancel alarm settings
jSelect [OFF] for [ALARM CLOCK] in Step 1.
• While the alarm is sounding, the picture registered with [PW ON SETUP] for [SCREEN 3] is displayed.
Note
• When [X] has not been set, [ALARM CLOCK] is not available. g“Setting
the date and time” (P. 92)
• The alarm only operates when the camera is off. When the camera is on, or during sleep mode, the alarm will not operate.
• When [DUALTIME SETUP] is set to [ON], the alarm sounds according to the
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dual time date and time setting.
Settings
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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. 16)
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.
Note
• If you turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.
SHUTTER SOUND
REC VIEW
MEM CAM
FILE NAME
PIXEL MAPPING
SETUP
START
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7 Printing pictures

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Select the pictures you want to print at the store
Printing pictures
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
Use the camera to select the pictures you want to print
Print reservation
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DirectPrint
Printing at home
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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 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. It is also possible to print out pictures using the print reservation data. g“Print settings (DPOF)” (P. 106) 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. 101 to 104), 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. 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
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

Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Try printing one picture with the most basic printing method. The selected picture is printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed.
1 Turn the printer on and plug the
printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port.
• For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
2 Plug the other end of the USB
cable into the multi-connector of the camera.
• The camera automatically turns on.
• The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
3 Select [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
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settings on the camera’s monitor.
Multi-connector
USB
P C
PRINT
EXIT
SELECT
GO
OK
(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
Printing pictures
press Z. To select an album, select [ALBUM], and press Z.
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SELECT
ALL IMAGES
ALBUM
GO
OK
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