User manual OLYMPUS CAMEDIA C-2500L - SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDE

E For Better Images 4 About Focusing Manual Focus The autofocus feature makes use of the light-dark contrast of the subject. For this reason, the autofocus acts funny with continuously repeating patterns, subjects of low contrast such as skies and walls, excessively bright subjects like spotlight, sparkling subjects like the surface of water and when multiple objects are at different distances from the camera. In these cases, you should either use the focus locking technique or focus on the subject manually. For more information on subjects which cannot be brought into focus with the autofocus feature, see "Hard-to-(Auto)Focus Subjects" (P. 17). Also, photography can be troublesome when you're trying to lock focus on subjects of low contrast or when using a tripod. Therefore, it is wise to bring the subject into focus manually. 1 Press the [FOCUS] button and then manually focus on the subject. 2 Specify the distance to the subject with the top and bottom points of the jog dial. For more details, refer to "Manual Focusing" (P. 31). Substitute Subject Focus When taking a picture of a moving train, the train may pass before you get a shot off as you try focusing on the train. The camera won't let you do that in some cases. What you should do instead is to set the focus on an object just near to where the train will pass before it comes. Don't miss those once-in-a-lifetime photos trying the impossible. 1 Lock focus on an object just near to where the train will pass. 2 Hold the shutter release button down halfway and press the [OK] button. The focus remains locked even if you take your finger away from the shutter release button. 3 When the train arrives, press the shutter release button down all the way. The image will be taken with an appropriate exposure. Close-Up Photography TELE When you want to take sharp pictures of plant pistils or stamen, the results are often out-of-focus if an ordinary zoom is used. However, sharp clear images are possible with the Camedia C-2500L using the macro or super macro (in the "WIDE" mode only) modes. In normal shots, you can get as close as 0.6 m of the subject, but with the macro mode, you can get as close as 0.3 m.(1 ft.) In super macro mode, you can even get as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) of the subject. Because you are much closer to the subject than in normal photography, macro photos are often out-of-focus even with the slightest movement of the hand or subject. Hold the camera steadily and firmly with both hands. Images come out even better when you use a tripod. How to Select Zoom To photograph plants in their natural environment without including too much background, it is a good idea to use the "TELE" mode. The difference in sizes amongst the various objects will seem similar as to when the eye perceives it. Also, the natural setting can be reproduced because what little background is included will be out-of-focus. WIDE E-62 When the Subject Is Not in the Centre of the Frame It is hard to focus on a subject if it is not in the center of the frame, but you can bring the subject to the autofocus mark just enough to lock focus on it, and then, without lifting your finger off of the shutter release button, compose the frame as you like and take the picture. 1 While looking into the viewfinder, center the subject. 2 Press the shutter release button down halfway to lock focus. The green lamp inside the viewfinder lights up. 3 Compose the image as desired and press the shutter release button down all the way. When the Subject Is Too Close or Very Small If the subject is very thin or small, for example, when taking a close-up of plants, it will be hard to focus on it. If that is the case, focus on an object at the same distance from the camera as your subject. E For Better Images 1 Set a substitute subject which the camera can lock on in front of the subject. 2 While looking into the viewfinder, press the shutter release button down halfway to lock focus. The green lamp inside the viewfinder lights up. 3 Hold the shutter release button down halfway, and remove the substitute subject. Then, recompose the picture, and press the shutter release button down all the way. Nighttime Photography Auto Exposure At normal exposure, nocturnal scenes come out too dark and unclear. This happens because camera exposure is set automatically and exposure takes place at standard brightness, even when the picture is taken at night. Nonetheless, you can take nighttime pictures at a more suitable exposure. Using the "M" mode, select a slower shutter speed. The higher the ISO rating, the faster the shutter speed usable to take pictures. However, these pictures will be grainy. Take several test shots and then select the best ISO rating. If it is difficult for autofocus to lock on the subject, focus on it manually (P. 31). Metering should be applied to a wide range, so center metering is the best choice. Also, with nighttime photography, shutter speed is set slower than usual, so even the slightest movement can easily affect focus. It is recommended to use a tripod. Again, a good idea with nighttime photography is to take several shots until finding a suitable aperture and shutter speed. Aperture fixed wideopen E-63 How to Use 2nd Curtain Synchronization Effect 2nd Curtain Synchronization Effect This technique involves firing the flash at the tail end of a slow shutter speed picture. Using this technique, a nighttime shot of a moving car will come out with the lights from the tail lamps drawn behind the car like in a wide-open photograph. With the Camedia C-2500L, pictures can be easily taken with 2nd curtain synchronization effect. If 1st curtain synchronization effect is selected, the headlights of a moving car will flow in the direction in which the car is heading. With slow shutter photographs, the slightest movement can seriously affect picture focus, therefore it is a good idea to use a tripod. For more information, see "Flash Synchronization Effect" (P. 51). 1st Curtain Synchronization Effect Taking Natural Color Pictures Under Fluorescent Light When pictures are taken under fluorescent light or a special light source, the colors may lose their overall balance. With the Camedia C-2500L, pictures taken under fluorescent light can come out in natural-looking colors by changing the reference tone with the "white balancing with reference" feature in the [WB] menu (P. 49). Required Supplies · Camera · White sheet of A4 size paper or larger 1 Press the [ ] button, and select under . 2 Pressing the [OK] button will display the window to set white balancing. 3 Hang a white sheet of paper on the wall or have someone hold it so that it is illuminated by a fluorescent lamp. Focus on the paper so that it fills the viewfinder and press the [OK] button. "GOOD" appears on the LCD monitor, and the reference tone will be set. 4 After setting, proceed as with any other photograph. E-64 E Processing Images on Personal Computer 5 Processing Images on Personal Computer Image processing software allows you to edit images taken on your computer. This section explains how to connect the Camedia C-2500L to a personal computer and edit images taken using the CAMEDIA Master 1.11. How to Connect to Personal Computer Connecting the Camedia C-2500L to a personal computer makes it possible to download images from the card in the camera to the PC. The connection will differ depending on the type of PC used. PC Environment Check that your computer satisfies the following requirements. DOS/V Computer (IBM PC/AT Compatible) · CPU Windows 98:486DX or later, Min. 66MHz Windows 95/NT4.0:486SX or later, Min. 33MHz (Pentium or later version recommended) · OS Windows 95/98/NT4.0 · Hard disk available area Min. 20MB · Memory Windows 95/98 Min. 16 MB Windows NT4.0 Min. 24 MB · Connector Standard RS-232C interface DOS/V Computer (IBM PC/AT Compatible): D-SUB 9-pin connector · Monitor Min. 256 colors (32,000 colors recommended), Min. 640 480 dot Apple Macintosh · · · · · · CPU OS Hard disk available area Memory Connector Monitor 68040 or later System 7.5 or later, Min. 20 MB Min. 24 MB Serial port, Miniature DIN 8-pin connector Min. 256 colors, Min. 640 480 dot (32,000 colors recommended) *Direct connection between the C-2500L and USB connector is not possible. E-66 Connecting to Personal Computers A Apple Macintosh The Camedia C-2500L can be connected to a personal computer as follows. 1 Install CAMEDIA Master 1.11. For an explanation on installation, see the online manual. 2 Check that power to both the computer and camera is OFF. 3 Connect the PC connection cable into either the COM1 or COM2 serial port on the computer. RS-232C PC serial cable Conversion connector for Macintosh B DOS/V A Apple Macintosh: Connect the conversion connector for Macintosh to the printer port or modem port on the computer. B DOS/V: Connect the PC connection cable for DOS/V to the conversion connector for Macintosh connected to the serial port. E Processing Images on Personal Computer D-SUB 9-Pin serial port C-2500L RS-232C PC serial cable 4 Open the camera's connector cover. 5 Connect the other end of the PC connection cable to the camera's 5 communication connector. 6 Set the camera's mode dial to To the computer . 7 Turn ON the power to the camera. 8 Turn ON the power to the computer and start up CAMEDIA Master 1.11. Communications connector 6 NOTE · Using AC adaptor is recommended when connecting the camera to the computer. E-67 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Transferring Images via Provided CAMEDIA Master 1.11 By installing the provided software (CAMEDIA Master1.11), you can download images to a computer via the serial cable and access the following functions. For installation and operation, refer to the CAMEDIA Master 1.11's online manual. Image download Image download via the RS-232C cable, as well as support for adding/canceling Protection, picture erase, date set, and others. Image viewer Single and Index display, Slide-Show, and easy image storage. Format exchange Image rotation, format exchange and file renaming can be done from the index window. Image processing Rotation (90° clockwise, 90° counterclockwise, 180°, desired angle), changing the number of colors, size change, text insertion, and filtering (brightness, contrast, color balance, sharpness). Printing In addition to single prints, single prints with dates, index prints, and layout prints (automatic layout of 3, 4, and 6 shots) are also available. MEMO Features supported are slightly different from those of the respective software. For operation, refer to the software's online manual. A A Transferring Directly via PC Card Adapter for SmartMedia PC Card Adapter The image data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a personal computer* equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional PC Card Adapter. *For more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre. B B Transferring Directly via PC Card Adapter for CompactFlash CompactFlash Adapter The image data in the CompactFlash can be directly transferred to a personal computer* equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot or an external PC card reader/writer, using the optional CompactFlash Adapter. *For more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre. C Transferring Directly from SmartMedia via FlashPath C FlashPath Floppydisk Adapter The picture data in the SmartMedia can be directly transferred to a compatible personal computer* equipped with a 3.5"FDD, using the optional FlashPath FIoppydisk Adapter. *For more information, please contact our Customer Service Centre. E-68 Viewing Images Stored on the Card on Your Computer You can view images stored on SmartMedia/CompactFlash memory card via the CAMEDIA Master 1.11. 1 1 Start the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 installed on the computer. 2 Click on "My Camera" icon. A thumbnail index of stored images will be displayed. 2 3 Place the cursor on the desired image and double-click on it. This will magnify and display the selected image. MEMO To switch the SmartMedia and the CompactFlash, operate with the camera. Operating with a computer is not possible. E Processing Images on Personal Computer 3 Read Images Stored on the Card to Your Computer The CAMEDIA Master 1.11 reads images stored on the card to your computer. 1 1 Start the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 installed on the computer. 2 Select [Download All Image] from [camera] of the menu bar. The computer will start reading images from the card inserted to the camera. MEMO · You can view via such application software as graphics software like Paint Shop Pro/Photo Shop which support JPEG, or Internet Browsers like Netscape Communicator/Microsoft Internet Explorer as well as the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 that comes with the camera. 2 E-69 Processing Images via Software on Your Computer You can process images (changing tones, composing, and so on) via the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 or other application software. This section explains some of the processing using the CAMEDIA Master 1.11. Making Dark Images Brighter Some images may come out darker than expected. You can try taking pictures again right after the shooting, but may often miss the moment for the good picture. This is where the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 Instant Fix comes in. You can easily brighten the images. 1 1 Place the cursor on the desired image and double-click on it. This will display the selected images. 2 Click [Image] on the menu bar and select [Filter] - [Instant Fix] from the menu. This will brighten the selected image. 2 E-70 Correcting Blurry Images In some cases the whole image may be blurred. In other cases, only the objects surrounding the subject are blurred, while the subject itself is in focus. Use the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 Sharpen when this happens to sharpen the whole image. But please note: it doesn't wipe out blur throughly. E Processing Images on Personal Computer 1 1 Place the cursor on the image you want to correct and doubleclick on it. This will display the selected image. 2 Select [Image] - [Filter] - [Sharpen] of the menu bar. 3 Specify the degree of sharpness either by sliding the slide bar 2 or inputting the value 1 to 9, while comparing "Original" and "New". 4 If the new image is good, press the [OK] button. This will sharpen the selected image. 3 E-71 Composing Images with Templates You can easily compose images with templates on the CAMEDIA Master 1.11. { 1 1 Place the cursor on the image you want to compose and doubleclick on it. This will display the selected image. 2 Select [Image] - [Template Superimpose] on the menu bar. This will display the compose window . 2 3 Select a template and press the [Apply] button. This will display the preview image. 4 If the sample image is good, press the [OK] button. The composed image will be displayed. 3 There are a lot of functions to edit images other than mentioned. See the online help of the CAMEDIA Master 1.11 for information on other functions. 4 E-72 E Setting Camera's System 6 Setting Date/Time The following procedure explains how to set the camera date and time. The date and time when a picture is taken will be recorded on the image. 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. using the top / bottom point of the jog 3 Align the cursor with 1 dial. 4 Set the order in which the year, month and day are to be recorded. Align the cursor with using the right point of the jog dial, and then switch the order with the top/bottom point of the jog dial.Then decide on the order by pressing the [OK] button. You can select from three patterns: Month-Day-Year, Year-Month-Day and Day-Month-Year. 2 3 5 Set the date and time. Use the right point of the jog dial to position the cursor at date. Use the top/bottom point of the jog dial to increment or decrement values. Then press the [OK] button to decide on each item. Increases the value. Decreases the value. 4 To cancel the setting, press the [ ting. ] button in the middle of the set- 5 MEMO · If the order of the year, month and day display is changed, the order of the year, month and day in the preprint setup will also be changed. · The date and the time recorded on the image are, by processing the image, changed to the date and the time when it is processed on the computer. To check the date and the time when the C-2500L recorded the image, use CAMEDIA Master. The software can tell you the original date and time. Setting Info Display on LCD Monitor : ON/OFF The information display ( exposure, the shutter speed, and so on ) status can be changed between on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as follows. 1 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Align the cursor with dial. 2 with the top / bottom point of the jog 4 Select [REC INFO] with the right point of the jog dial. 5 Select "ON" or "OFF" with the top / bottom point of the jog dial. 6 Press the [OK] button. Whether the information is displayed or not is entered. 3 MEMO 4 · When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the LCD monitor displays previous shooting information. E-74 Setting Meter/Feet Display You can change the units of distance that are displayed when taking pictures that are focused manually. The distance can be displayed in meters (m) or feet (ft). 1 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Align the cursor with dial. 2 with the top / bottom point of the jog 4 Select [m/ft] with the right point of the jog dial. 5 Select from "m" and "ft" with the top / bottom point of the jog dial. 3 E Setting Camera's System 6 Press the [OK] button. The distance unit will be set. 4 Setting Image Display You can set whether images are to be displayed on the LCD monitor or not while they are being stored on SmartMedia/CompactFlash. 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". 1 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Align the cursor with dial. with the top / bottom point of the jog 2 4 Select [REC-VIEW] with the right point of the jog dial. 5 Use the top/bottom point of the jog dial to select the time from AUTO, 5 sec., or OFF. Display duration varies according to the image resolution or the condition of the card. 3 6 Press the [OK] button. MEMO 4 · When AUTO is selected, the image which has been shot is displayed while it is stored on the card. · No matter what the selected display duration, the camera finishes displaying images when the shutter release button or zoom lever is operated while the images are displayed. E-75 Setting Time Interval before Stand-by (In the Shooting Modes) The power save function puts the camera into the stand-by mode automatically if the camera is not operated for a set time using the procedure below. The camera also enters the stand-by mode when viewing images as well as when taking pictures. To resume viewing images this case, simply press the ON/OFF button. 1 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A" or "M". 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Align the cursor with dial. 2 with the top / bottom point of the jog 4 Select [SLEEP] with the right point of the jog dial. 5 Select the interval before entering into the stand-by mode with the top/bottom point of the jog dial. 3 6 Press the [OK] button. Operating the shutter release button, zoom lever, or power button reactivates the camera. 4 MEMO · Power is not automatically shut off when using a separately sold AC adapter. · The power is automatically shut OFF after the predetermined interval in stand-by mode. Setting Monitor Brightness The procedure below explains how to set LCD monitor brightness. 1 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the [ . ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Align the cursor with dial. with the top / bottom point of the jog 2 4 Press the right point of the jog dial to move to the setting mode. 3 5 Press the right / left points of the jog dial to select brightness. :Makes brighter :Makes darker 6 When the LCD monitor attains the desired brightness, press the [OK] button. 4 E-76 Formatting SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory Cards The below procedure explains how to format SmartMedia and CompactFlash memory cards. Before using cards that have formatted by a personal computer or by a digital camera that we did not manufacture, please reformat them using the C-2500L. If trouble occurs, reformat the card. When a card is reformatted, all data on it is erased. NOTE · When the write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the SmartMedia, you can't format it. · Formatting erases images that have been protected ( ). 1 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 3 2 Press the [SM/CF] button and select the card to format. 3 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 4 4 Align the cursor with "SM SETUP" with the top / bottom point of the jog dial. E Setting Camera's System 5 Select 7 with the right / left point of the jog dial. 6 Press the [OK] button. The confirmation screen will be displayed. 7 Select "YES" with the left point of the jog dial. 8 Press the [OK] button. Formatting will start. Set Beeps Beeps such as a warning beep can be set to be activated or not. 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M". 1 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Align the cursor with dial. using the top / bottom point of the jog 4 Select "ON" (the camera beeps) or "OFF" (the camera does not 2 beep) with the right/left point of the jog dial. 5 Press the [OK] button. 3 Beep activation will be set. 4 E-77 About the File Name Files and folders are named in one of the following three modes; AUTO FILE, AUTO FOLDER, and NAME RESET. C-2500L names the file No. from 0001-9999, and the folder No. from 101 - 999. Naming modes can be selected from the FILE NAME menu. 1 1 Set the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M". 2 Press the [ ] button. The first menu will appear on the LCD monitor. 3 Align the cursor with dial. 2 using the top / bottom point of the jog 3 4 Press the right / left point of the jog dial to select the FILE NAME mode from AUTO FILE, AUTO FOLDER, and NAME RESET. 5 Press the [OK] button. The FILE NAME mode will be entered and the cursor will return to . 4 About the File Name and the Folder Name The file names and the folder names of images recorded with the C2500L are expressed in the following form. /DCIM/***OLYMP/Pmdd****.jpg *Month:1- 9 : 1- 9, 10 : A, 11: B, 12 : C The File Name and the Folder Name in Each Mode AUTO FILE When changing the card or switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash, the folder No. remains, and the file No. will be serial numbers from the previous file No. used inside the former card. For example, if you remove the card that folder No. 101 and file No. 0005 are recorded on and insert another card, the folder No. remains 101, but the file No. of the next image will be 0006. Provided that the number of picture files does not exceed 9999, the file numbers are recorded sequentially, without being reset even when switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards or when the card is changed. When switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards (by pressing the [SM/CF] button) or when the card is changed (by opening and closing the card cover so the camera assumes that the card has been changed although no change has occurred), the camera will attempt to store the image with a file number from the previously shot image's file number sequence onto the card to be selected next time. This is because the camera holds in memory the file number of the image shot immediately before. The camera searches through the newly selected card for the highestnumbered file in the highest-numbered folder. If the file number that has been activated is smaller than that of the image shot immediately before, the camera stores a new image having a file number that is one digit higher than that of the image shot immediately before. If the file number that has been activated is larger than or the same as that of the image shot immediately before, the camera creates a new folder on the newly selected card and stores a new image with a file number that is one digit higher than that of the file that has been activated. (At this time, the number of the newly created folder will be one digit higher than that of the highest-numbered folder on the card.) E-78 When the file number 9999 is reached, the camera automatically creates a new folder and the next image will be stored in that folder with the file number 0001. At this time, the number of the newly created folder will be one digit higher than that of the highest-numbered folder on the card. NOTE · When the folder number 999 is reached, the camera automatically enters the "NAME RESET" mode. For details, see "Notes for Using the AUTO FILE and AUTO FOLDER Functions" in this booklet. · If the folder name with the highest folder number is other than "***OLYMP", the camera automatically creates an "***OLYMP" folder. AUTO FOLDER When changing the card or switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash, the folder No. will be serial numbers from the former card, and the file No. will return to 0001. For example, if you remove the card that folder No. 101 and file No. 0005 are recorded on and insert another card, the folder No. will be 102, and the file No. of the next image will return to 0001. You can line up the folders in order of shooting, when you copy images by the folder to the computer. The file No. of every folder starts from 0001, so you can manage the data as you manage photo films. The AUTO FOLDER function is provided to define more than one folder for categorizing pictures. New folders are created in the following cases: 1. When the camera is in one of the shooting modes (the mode dial is set to "P", "A" or "M"), a picture is taken after switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards by pressing the [SM/CF] button. Even if either one of the cards is not loaded, the camera assumes that switching is complete when the button is pressed. 2. When the camera is in one of the shooting modes (the mode dial is set to "P", "A" or "M"), a picture is taken after changing the card (by opening and closing the card cover since it makes the camera assume that the card has been changed although no change has occurred). 3. The first picture is taken after the camera is turned on (or after returning from the standby mode). The camera holds in memory the folder number that was selected right before the above procedure 1, 2 or 3 is performed and attempts to assign a sequence number. Then the camera searches through the switched or changed card (or the card onto which an image will be stored for the first time after the power is switched on) for the highest-numbered folder. Now the camera compares the highest folder number that has been found on the new card with that on the card used immediately before and creates a new folder with a number that is one digit higher than the larger one between those two folder numbers. (If they have the same number, the camera creates a new folder with a number that is one digit higher than that number.) Unless the above procedure 1, 2 or 3 is performed after the new folder has been created, new files will be stored in this folder with sequential numbers from 0001. When the file number 9999 is reached, the camera automatically creates a new folder and the next image will be stored in that folder with a file number 0001. At this time, the number of the newly created folder will be one digit larger than that of the highest-numbered folder on the card. E Setting Camera's System NOTE · When the number of folders reaches 999, the camera automatically enters the "NAME RESET" mode. For details, see the following "Notes for Using the AUTO FILE and AUTO FOLDER Functions". E-79 NAME RESET With the NAME RESET function, the camera does not hold the file number of the image in memory. Instead, the camera stores files with numbers that are sequential from the largest file number in the highest-numbered folder on the card. Even when switching between the SmartMedia and CompactFlash, or when the card is changed, or even when the power is switched off and then on again, the camera assigns numbers to new files according to file numbers on the currently selected card. To restore the original condition (with folder number 100 and file number 0001) after the AUTO FILE function or AUTO FOLDER function has been used, select the NAME RESET function and then re-format the card. When erasing all images instead of re-formatting the card, switch the power off and then on again and take pictures with the NAME RESET function. Notes for Using the AUTO FILE and AUTO FOLDER Functions · Automatic Switching Function in the AUTO FILE and AUTO FOLDER Modes When the number of folders on the selected card reaches 999 during shooting with the file name mode set to "AUTO FILE" or "AUTO FOLDER", the file name mode is automatically switched to "NAME RESET". From this point, the "NAME RESET" mode is set automatically even when "AUTO FILE" or "AUTO FOLDER" mode is selected on the menu. (Placing the cursor on "AUTO FILE" or "AUTO FOLDER" in the menu and pressing [OK] will select the "NAME RESET" mode. The menu for the "NAME RESET" mode is displayed automatically.) When a card containing a folder numbered 999 is loaded in the camera and selected, the file name mode is set automatically to "NAME RESET". Once the file name mode is set to "NAME RESET", it will not return to the "AUTO FILE" or "AUTO FOLDER" mode. To return to "AUTO FILE" or "AUTO FOLDER" mode, set the menu before the number of folders reaches 999. · CARD FULL Display and Countermeasure When number of folders reaches 999 and the number of files in Folder 999 reaches 9999, the card can no longer be used for shooting even if sufficient capacity is available. "0" blinks in the display on the control panel. In this case, save all files on the card to another medium via PC, then perform the all-frame clearing or formatting operation with the camera to enable shooting. Once card data is erased by all-frame clearing or formatting, it cannot be recovered. Be sure to save the data to another medium before executing either of these operations. E-80 E Miscellaneous 7 Glossary A AE An abbreviation for "Automatic Exposure". The built-in exposure meter automatically sets exposure. The exposure depends on the aperture. C-2500L has aperture mode AE and programmed AE. The user sets the aperture first manually under aperture mode AE while the camera sets the aperture and the shutter speed automatically under programmed AE. A mode "A" is an abbreviation for aperture. The user sets the aperture first manually and the camera sets the shutter speed accordingly. Aperture The mechanism for controlling the amount of light. The smaller the aperture is, the more fuzzy the background is. This is used for perspective. Autofocus The mechanism to bring a subject into focus automatically. D Diopter adjustment mechanism The mechanism to optimize the image in the viewfinder. It adjusts by changing the diopter of the finder lens. Viewfinder images are set to best fit for people with ordinary eye-sight. Therefore, those who are nearsighted or farsighted can't view them properly without glasses on. Diopter adjustment mechanism adjusts this. E EV An abbreviation for "Exposure Value". EV=0 when the aperture value is f1 and the shutter speed is 1 second under ISO=100. The value increases by 1 as the aperture value increases by 1 or the shutter speed becomes longer by 1 step. In the reverse case, EV decreases. It is also possible to express EV with brightness and ISO. When ISO doubles, the value increases by 1; when ISO is halved, the value decreases by 1. Exposure Amount of light entering the camera. Exposure is based on the shutter speed and aperture. Exposure compensation The operation of compensation by increasing or decreasing the exposure which has been set under AE. When increasing, it is called "Plus compensation", and when decreasing, it is called "Minus compensation". B Browser Internet viewing software. Popular products are Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Pictures taken with the Camedia C-2500L can be viewed with a browser. C Close-up Generic term for taking photographs at a close distance to the subject. With the Camedia C-2500L, you can take photographs up close to the subject in either the macro mode (30 cm ~ 60 cm) (1 ft. ~ 2 ft.)or super macro mode (2 cm~30 cm) (0.8 in. ~ 1 ft.). Center metering Light metering technique which measures light across a wide area centered on the subject. This technique is suitable for general photography, but its disadvantage is that the overall exposure of the entire image can be affected by extremely bright or dark spots. Color temperature Barometer to indicate a color of the source of light. The unit is "K (kelvin: the unit for the absolute temperature)". The color of light vary with increase of the temperature, such as red¨orange¨yellow¨white¨blue-white. Color temperature shows the relation between the color and the temperature. The actual temperature of the sun (surface temp: 6000°K) agrees with its color while fluorescent lights measure 4200°K because they seem the same as objects whose absolute temperatures are 4200°K. CompactFlash memory card Compact recording media. Storage capacity is 2MB or more. CompactFlash memory card adapter Adapter used to read images stored on a CompactFlash memory card with a personal computer. The card is fit inside the adapter and then the adapter is loaded into the PC's card slot. After that, images can be read on PC. F Flash Path Adapter for 3.5 inch floppy disk, used to read images stored on a SmartMedia with a personal computer. The card is fit inside the Flash Path and then the Flash Path is loaded into the PC's 3.5 inch floppy disk drive. After that, images can be read on PC. Focus The act of bringing a subject into a sharp, clear image. Format 1 A style for images or documents. C-2500L supports JPEG and TIFF. 2 The process of readying a blank disk or card for its first use. You need to format SmartMedia/CompactFlash memory cards before use. I ISO Unit for expressing the photosensitivity of 35mm film, commonly referred to as "film speed". The sensitivity scale standardized by the International Standards Organization (ISO) is used with the Camedia C-2500L. Commonly, it is expressed in the form of "ISO 100". The higher the numerical value, the higher the sensitivity to light. ISO is used for the digital camera, too. With this camera, you can select from 3 speeds: 100, 200 and 400. J JPEG Compression standard for color still pictures. Image data taken with the Camedia C-2500L is stored on the SmartMedia or CompactFlash memory card in JPEG format. Image data on either type of media can be edited with graphic applications and viewed with a browser. E-82 M Macro Close-up photography. (P. 82) Manual focusing The act of focusing on a subject manually. With this camera, press the [FOCUS] button, and set the distance in the manual focus mode. M Mode Manual exposure mode. By setting shutter speed, aperture and so forth yourself, you can be more creative in your picture-taking than you can in the P mode. T TIFF Format for saving image data from B/W to color. Data of this format can be handled by scanner applications and graphic applications. The Camedia C-2500L uses it to save noncompressed images. Trimming Technique by which a photograph is cut to a desired shape or unwanted parts are cut off. V Viewfinder That part of the camera used to frame the image. P PC card adapter Adapter used to read images stored on a SmartMedia/ CompactFlash with a personal computer. The card is fit inside the adapter and then the adapter is loaded into the PC's card slot. After that, images can be read on PC. P mode Program AE mode. This is an exposure control mode in which the camera determines aperture and shutter speed. E Miscellaneous R Red-eye Phenomenon whereby eyes appear red when a flash is fired in a dark room. What actually happens is that the pupils are dilated because of the darkness, so the light of the flash enters the pupil and reflects off of the cornea. The red color is from the blood vessels in the cornea. Red-eye occurs especially with a short optical axis and flash distance. It rarely occurs when shooting in brightly lit places. With the Camedia C-2500L's red-eye reducing flash mode or an extension flash, red-eye can be reduced. Resolution Term for expressing image quality. The Camedia C-2500L has three resolution levels: SQ (standard quality), HQ (high quality) and SHQ (super high quality), in ascending order of definition. S Sharpness The degree of clarity in the contour of an image. With the Camedia C-2500L, sharpness can be set as SOFT or NORMAL. SmartMedia Recording media the size of a stamp and just 0.76 mm thick. It has a flash memory base and a storage capacity of 2 ~ 32 MB. SmartMedia come in 3.3 V and 5 V types. The Camedia C-2500L uses the 3.3 V type. Spot metering Light metering technique which measures light in only a small part of the subject. It is best used with subjects of high lightdark contrast or to measure light in a particular spot only. In the case of the C-2500L, the camera meters the exposure within the autofocus mark of the viewfinder. E-83 Questions and Answers Q How long will the batteries last? Q Can I use the extension flash? A Battery life is affected by many variables such as the amount of LCD monitor use, the frequency of flash use, as well as by the kind of battery used and the environmental conditions under which the camera is used. Using the LCD monitor frequently will use up your batteries more quickly. Keep the LCD monitor turned off to save power. Use of the optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AC adapter is recommended. A Yes, you can. Please visit our Internet home page (http://www.olympus.com). Q How can I correct the clock in the camera that will be used to record the date on the image data? A Data adjustment is not made when the camera is shipped. Load the lithium coin battery which came with the camera and then, set the date. Do not replace the four Ni-MH batteries and the coin battery all at the same time,other wise; date will be reset. Q How should I clean the LCD monitor? A Wipe it softly with cleaning paper. Q I forgot what I have set under the Menu. A It is recommended to reset the settings of the shooting modes. (P. 53) Q Why do the subjects' eyes sometimes appear red in pictures? A This "red-eye phenomenon" can occur with all cameras when a flash is used. It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting conditions such as ambient lighting. Use of the Red-Eye Reducing Pre-Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon. Q Can I use a filter or hood? A A 55mm filter or a hood can be used with the optional Step up ring. (The edges of the image may be trimmed if the WIDE zoom or a 43mm hood is used.) Q How should I store the camera? A Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt. Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it. After using it at the beach, wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out. Do not store in an area where mothballs are used. Unload the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period. E-84 Error code Control panel LCD monitor (no indication) Error The card compartment cover is left open. Insert a SmartMedia /CompactFlash memory card and close the cover. If the card is dirty, clean it with a tissue. Then, insert the card again or format it. If the card does not recover, it cannot be used. This display appears when no more pictures can be stored in the camera. The same display also appears in the following cases. · There is a file named Pxxx9999.jpg (or Pxxx9999.tif) in the 9990LYMP folder in the DCIM directory. (P. 78) · The card does not have enough capacity to create or modify a reservation file when you attempt to make a print reservation. (Or a 4-digit code appears in the shutter speed display area.) CARD ERROR MEMO · If a card error occurs when using the SmartMedia card, remove the card and re-insert it. If the error recurs, refer to the countermeasures above and take appropriate action. If a card error occurs when using the CompactFlash card, the card may not have been inserted all the way into the slot. Open the card cover, remove the card and re-insert it. If the error recurs, refer to the countermeasures above and take appropriate action. · Due to the difference in cluster size between SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards, the following problems may occur during the all-image copy operation between SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards (even when the card sizes are identical). When you attempt to execute the all-image copy operation between a fully recorded card and a blank card, "CARD FULL" may be displayed and the all-image copy operation will not be available. In this case, replace the copy destination card with another card having larger capacity and retry the all-image copy operation. · Due to the difference in cluster size between SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards, the number of pictures that can be stored on newly formatted cards may vary depending on the card type (even when the card sizes are identical). Also, in the case of CompactFlash cards, the size indication on the card may differ from the actual capacity, so the number of storable pictures per card can vary. NO CARD · There is no card in the camera. Insert a card. · Switch between SmartMedia and CompactFlash. UNFORThe card is not formatted correctly. MATTED Re-format the card in the camera. CARD Note that re-formatting results in the loss of all data stored on the card. WRITEThe folder may be set as read only PROTECT or a write-protect adhesive seal may be attached to the SmartMedia card. If neither of these is the case, the camera may automatically override writing and erasing on the card because of a failure in the card itself. Even if this is the case, however, it is still possible to view the images stored on the card. We recommend that you download the images to a PC. NO PICThere is no image in the card. TURE (There is no data to display. ) (no indicaNo more photograph can be taken tion) because the number of remaining pictures is 0. Replace the Smart Media, erase unwanted images, or transfer the data to a PC and erase CARD FULL all the data in the SmartMedia. Switch the card with another one. Or replace the media. Or transfer the images to a computer and delete all images. (no indicaError in the current display. Other tion) operations are possible. CAN NOT OPEN FILE This image cannot be opened with the C-2500L. Images photographed with a different digital camera should be viewed using the same camera. If the card is dirty, clean it with a tissue. Then, insert the card again or format it. If the card does not recov- E Miscellaneous E-85 Trouble Shooting Operating Problems The camera does not work. The power is OFF. - Press the power button to turn it on. (P. 11) The batteries are loaded incorrectly - Reload the batteries correctly. (P. 7) The batteries are dead. - Replace the batteries with new ones. (P. 7) The batteries are temporarily unable to function. - Keep the batteries warm while using the camera. - Rest the batteries between shots. When the orange lamp keeps blinking for over 50 seconds with the flash popped up, the flash is out of order. - Have it repaired. The LCD monitor is hard to read. Brightness setting is wrong. - Select BRIGHTNESS from Menu in the Play mode, and perform the required adjustment. (P. 76) The sun is shining on the monitor. - Block the light with your hand, etc. When the camera is connected to a computer, an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer. The cable is not plugged correctly. - Connect the cable correctly. (P. 67) The power is OFF. - Press the power button to turn it ON. (P. 11) The batteries are exhausted. - Replace the batteries with new ones (P. 7) or use the optional AC adapter. (P. 8) The serial port is not set correctly. - Use the operating system software to see if the serial port is set correctly. (P. 66) The image transfer speed is not selected correctly. - Select the right speed on the computer. No picture is taken when the shutter release button is pressed. SmartMedia / CompactFlash is full. - Replace the SmartMedia /Compact Flash , erase unwanted images, or transfer the entire image data to PC and erase the data. (P. 28,68) The battery ran out while a picture was being taken or was being written into the SmartMedia / CompactFlash. - Replace the batteries and retake the picture. (P. 7) The subject is not within the working range of the camera or is difficult for the autofocus to lock on. - See the working ranges of the Standard mode and Macro mode, or refer to the Autofocus section. The memory scale is full. - Wait until at least one block in the memory scale disappears even after the first image you just took has been stored on the card. The built-in flash is being charged. - Wait until blinking of the Orange lamp switches to OFF. The write-protect adhesive seal is on the card or no card is inserted in the camera. - Insert another card. The camera is in the , , or mode. - Set the mode dial to "P", "A", or "M" mode. Problems with Images The picture is out of focus It was a hard-to-(auto) focus subject. - Read "Hard-to-(Auto) Focus Subject". (P. 17) The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. - Hold the camera correctly, and press the Shutter release button.(P. 13) The viewfinder's autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject. - Position the autofocus mark on the subject, or use the focus lock.(P. 18) The lens is dirty. - Clean the lens. The mode was not selected correctly. - Use Macro mode or Super Macro mode when the subject is within the range of 2 cm ~ 0.6 m (0.8 in. ~ 2 ft.). Use Standard mode for further distances. (P. 30) The shutter release button was pressed when you stood in front of the camera in the Selftimer mode. - Press the Shutter release button while looking into the viewfinder , not while standing in front of the camera. The Quick Focus was used with the wrong focal range. - Use the right Quick focus button for the distance.(P. 47) The picture just taken does not appear on the LCD monitor. The power is off. - Turn the power on. (P. 11) The camera is in the shooting mode. - Set the mode dial to . (P. 15) There is no image on the SmartMedia / CompactFlash. - Check the control panel. (P. 5) The flash does not fire. The flash is not set. - Push the Flash pop-up button to set the flash. (P. 20) The subject is too bright. - Use the Fill-In flash mode if desired. E-86 The picture is too bright. The flash was set to the Fill-In Flash mode. - Set the flash to a mode other than Fill-In Flash. (P. 22) The subject was very bright. - Either meter or point the camera away from overly bright subjects. A dark subject was at the centre of the image. - Use the spot metering mode, and meter the exposure on a brighter subject. The picture is too dark. The flash was not used. - Pop up the flash and use it. The subject was very dark. - Either meter or point the camera away from dark subjects. A bright subject was at the centre of the image. - Use the spot metering mode, and meter the exposure on a darker subject. E Miscellaneous The color of pictures taken indoors looks unnatural. The lighting fixture(s) affected the picture. - Set the flash mode to Fill-In. (P. 22) The subject had no white part. - Put something white within the image or select a color temperature under the white balance. The Manual White Balance setting is wrong. - Select the right white balance. (P. 50) The picture has obscured edge(s). The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap. - Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens. (P. 13) E-87 Specifications Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording System : Digital recording JPEG; TIFF (noncompressed), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with DPOF Memory : 3V(3.3V) SmartMedia 2MB, 4MB,8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB/ CompactFlash up to 96MB No. of storable frames : 13 shots or more (HQ/8MB) Erase : One-frame erase/All-frames erase Image pickup element : 2/3 inch CCD solid-state image pickup 2,500,000 pixels (total) Recording image : 1712 1368 pixels (SHQ/HQ modes), 1280 1024/640 512 pixels (SQ mode) White balance : Full auto TTL/manual 6 steps/ Quick adjustment Lens : Olympus lens9.2 ~ 28mm, F2.8 ~ 3.9, 7 elements in 7 groups. Equivalent to 36 ~ 110 mm lens on 35-mm camera Diameter of filter : 43 mm Photometric system : TTL Center weighted average metering system, Spot metering system Exposure control : Programmed auto exposure/ Manual exposure Aperture : W : F2.8, F5.6 T : F3.9, F7.8 Shutter : 1/2 ~ 1/10000 sec.(A/P mode)/ 8~1/10000 sec.(M mode) Exposure compensation : ±2EV (1/3 EV steps) Working range (from lens) Standard mode : 0.6 m ~ (2 ft ~ ) Macro mode : 0.3m ~ 0.6m (1~ 2 ft.) Super Macro mode : Approx. 0.02 m ~ 0.6m (0.8 in.~ 2 ft.) (W) Approx. 0.3 m ~ 0.6m (1~ 2 ft.) (T) Quick focus / Manual focus : 0.3m, 0.35m, 0.4m, 0.5m, 0.6m, 0.8m, 1m, 1.2m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3.5m, 5m, 8m, 15m, (1 ft., 1.15 ft., 1.3 ft., 1.6 ft., 2 ft., 2.6 ft., 3.3 ft., 3.9 ft., 4.9 ft., 6.6 ft., 8.2 ft., 9.8 ft., 16.4 ft., 26.2 ft., 49.2 ft., ) Viewfinder : TTL single lens reflex (with AF mark) Finderviewfield : 95% of actual picture field LCD monitor : 1.8" TFT colour LCD display For playback: 1-frame, index, magnified No. of pixels : Approx. 122,000 pixels Battery charging time for flash : Approx. 7 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries) FIash working range (from lens) : W : 0.3m~3.6m (1~ 11.8 ft.) T : 0.3m~2.5m (1~ 8.2 ft.) With ISO 100 : Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and backlight), Red-Eye Reducing FIash, Fill-ln FIash (forced activation), Off. Auto focus : TTL system auto focus, Contrast detection system/Focusing range; 0.02 m ~ (0.8 in.~ ) (from lens) Effective range of AF illuminator : 60 cm ~ 3 m (2 ft.~ 9.8 ft.) Self timer : EIectronic Selftimer with 12-sec. delay Outer connector : AC adapter connector, Computer connector (RS-232C), Video output connector Date and time : Recorded into the image file information. It is possible to display them on the LCD monitor and print them with the exclusive printer. Automatic calendar system : Up to the year 2030 Power supply for automatic calendar system : 3V lithium battery (CR2025) 1 Preprint : DPOF-compliant (Copies, Index, and Date and time) Operating environment temperature : 0 ~ 40°C (32~104°F) (operation) -20 ~ 60°C (-4~140°F) (storage) humidity : 30 ~ 90 % (operation) 10 ~ 90% (storage) (no dew condensation) Power supply : Use four AA nickel metal hydride batteries, AA NiCd batteries or AA alkaline batteries. Do not use manganese batteries or lithium batteries; they may overheat and destroy the camera. Exclusive AC adapter (optional) Dimensions : 109.5(W) 80.5(H) 129(L) mm (4.3(W) 3.2(H) 5.1(L) in.) Weight : 490g (17.5 oz.) (without batteries/card) Flash modes SPECIFICATlONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. E-88