AZ-1 DIGITAL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : AZ-1 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. For customers in Europe "CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. Trademarks · · · · IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. · The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 2 What you can do with this camera You can choose from more than 20 different types of scene shooting modes, making it easy to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting situations. Once you've selected the shooting mode, just press the shutter button to take the picture. ~ P. 34 You can take sequential shots (~ P. 61), or record movies with sound (~ P. 36). The pictures you take are recorded and stored on xD-Picture Card. You can create photo albums from the pictures recorded on the xD-Picture Card. ~ P. 104 When the camera is in the cradle ........ The battery can be recharged with the AC adapter. ~ P. 27 Pictures can be played back on a TV with the AV cable. ~ P. 87 When the camera is connected to a PC or printer... You can transfer the images to the PC. ~ P. 171 You can print out stored pictures directly with a PictBridgecompatible printer without using the PC. ~ P. 146 3 How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching from the table of contents ~ P. 7 All the chapter and section titles are included in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the chapters you want to read (e.g., the introductory chapter, shooting basics, etc.) For example When you want to play back the images you have just taken. DIGITAL ZOOM Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 AF MODE -- Changing the focus range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 METERING -- Changing the metering area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Varying the image brightness (Exposure Compensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Selecting the record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 WB -- Adjusting the color tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 RESET -- Restoring the factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 V Search for the page number for "Viewing still images........72" from the chapter "5 Playback". 8 5 Playback 72 Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Searching from the index ~ P. 208 Terms used in this manual (such as the names of functions and parts) are listed in alphabetical order. When you come across a term that you are not familiar with or about which you want to learn more, you can search the index to find the relevant page. Lens........................................................19, 31 Record mode Recording sound ........................................66 ..............................69, 99 ........................58 For example If you want to know more about the term "Light metering" M MACRO ..................................................48 Memory gauge..............................................23 MENU/OK button....................................18, 42 METERING ..................................................64 Microphone ......................................19, 69, 99 Mode switch ( ) ..........................30 / / Monitor brightness adjustment ............125 Monitor......................................18, 20, 30, 125 MOVIE PLAYBACK ......................................88 MUSEUM ..............................................49 Red-eye reduction flash Remaining movie recording time ................36 RESET..........................................................71 Resizing ................................................97 Resolution ....................................................67 S SCENE SELECT ..........................................43 SCREEN ....................................................120 SEL. ALBUM ..............................................108 SELF PORTRAIT Self-timer ..................................47 ............50 SELF PORTRAIT+SELF TIMER V Search for the page number for "METERING.......64". N NIGHT SCENE NIGHT+PORTRAIT ........................................5 ................................46 ..126 ................................................62 Self-timer lamp ......................................19, 62 SEPIA ..........................................................97 Sequential shooting Shooting mode ..............................61 ..........................20, 31 SETUP........................................................114 NTSC..........................................................202 Number of frames in an index display Number of storable still pictures ............31, 67 Searching from the list of menus ~ P. 204 The camera's menus are listed in a tree structure. When you come across a menu whose name is unfamiliar on the menu screen, you can find the relevant pages for this menu function in the menu list. For example When you want to know how to make settings for WB in the menu screen Menu directory Shooting menu ( Function SCENE SELECT RESET FLASH MODE*1 *1 mode) Setting PROGRAM AUTO SCENE YES, NO AUTO , ON, OFF SUPER HIGH*1 , HIGH*1, BASIC, E-MAIL AUTO , , , , , , P. 71 P. 58 P. 62 P. 66 P. 68 P. 65 P. 64 P. 61 P. 60 P. 63 P 69 Ref. page P. 42 V Search for the page number for "WB operating procedures of the menus. P. 68" by following the WB*2 *2 +2.0 - 0.0 - ­2.0 AUTO , SPOT ON, OFF ON, OFF AUTO, SPOT ON OFF METERING*2 *1 DIGITAL ZOOM*1 AF MODE*1 * For information on how to read the instructions in this manual, refer to "How to read the instruction pages" (P. 6) 4 Composition of the manual Contents . . . . . . . . 7 Safety precautions . . . . . . . 12 Names of parts . . . . . . . 18 Introduction to the camera's functions 1 Getting started 2 Shooting P. 24 P. 31 Basic and advanced shooting 3 Using the situation-related shooting modes 4 Using the advanced shooting functions P. 42 P. 55 Playing back and organizing images 5 6 Playback P. 72 Registering images in albums P. 104 Settings that make the camera easier to operate 7 8 Using your camera effectively Making print reservations and printing at photo labs Printing on a PictBridge-compatible printer (direct printing) P. 114 P. 131 Printing pictures 9 Downloading images to a computer Using the provided accessories Troubleshooting and other information P. 146 10 Transferring images to a computer 11 Accessories 12 Miscellaneous P. 171 P. 190 P. 192 Specifications . . . . . . 201 Glossary . . . . . . 202 Menu directory . . . . . . 204 Index . . . . . . 208 5 How to read the instruction pages PRINT -- Printing selected pictures Select the print paper items to set. SIZE : Selects the paper size. BORDERLESS : Selects the frame setting on the paper. Rotate to select Zoom button (W ) Control dial BACK/NEXT button PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT STANDARD ANDARD STANDARD ANDARD This shows the buttons corresponding to the function. MENU/OK button GO OK Press to confirm MENU/OK Set SIZE. PRINTPAPER PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT Set BORDERLESS. PRINTPAPER PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT If neither screen is displayed, each setting is set to STANDARD. BORDERLESS setting ON : The picture is printed filling the entire page. OFF : The picture is printed inside a blank frame. The gray part on the right shows tips for operating procedures. STANDARD STANDARD GO OK GO OK 9 Printing on a PictBridge-compatible printer (direct printing) Rotate to select Press to confirm MENU/OK Select END. Rotate to select PRINTPAPER SIZE BORDERLESS END CANCEL BACK SELECT STANDARD ANDARD STANDARD ANDARD Press to confirm GO OK MENU/OK 152 This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. ~ 6 Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Contents What you can do with this camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Handling the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Caution for usage environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Battery handling precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Monitor indications... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1 Getting started 24 Attaching the lens cap and strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Loading the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Unloading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Inserting the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2 Shooting 31 Taking still pictures . . . ...